Shaving Soaps
When you think classic shaving, there's nothing more traditional than lathering up with a quality shaving soap. Shop our Top 10 and Newest Shaving soaps or browse our wide selection from traditional brands and small batch artisans.
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Original price $25.60Current price $20.48WCS Duck Fat Shaving Soap, Oriental, 5 oz
13 reviewsA SPICED - ROSE WOODS SCENT The blending of smooth, warm, rich exotic woods and vanillic benzoin highlight a lightly spiced rose. This scent mus...
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from $7.99Ogallala Bay Rum Shaving Soap
119 reviewsTraditional lathering shaving soap Loaded with skin nourishing ingredients Scented with classic bay rum From sailors to pirates, from cowboys to ...
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from $3.99Col Conk Shaving Soap, Bay Rum
18 reviewsNon-tallow based, lathering shaving soap Scented with a classic bay rum Choose from small or large size Col Conk offers something here that reall...
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$14.99Stirling Soap Company Shave Soap, Barbershop
122 reviewsArtisan shave soap from Stirling Tallow, glycerin, and lanolin create a thick, slick lather Scented with a traditional barbershop aroma Stirling...
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$15.99Chiseled Face Shaving Soap
64 reviewsArtisan, tallow-based soap from Chiseled Face Loaded with moisturizing ingredients for a smooth gliding shave Choose your scent from the dropdown ...
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$15.99Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap Refill
118 reviewsBest selling soap from Mitchell's Wool Fat Exceptional lathering and protection Great for sensitive skin It was in the early 1930's that Bradfor...
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$26.49Tabac Original Shaving Soap with Bowl
78 reviewsClassic shaving soap from Tabac Exceptional lathering & protection Scented with the original Tabac aroma: masculine & complex This might ...
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from $3.99Col Conk Shaving Soap, Amber
8 reviewsNon-tallow based, lathering shaving soap Scented with a warm amber Choose from small or large size Col Conk has a great reputation and people who...
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$18.99Taylor of Old Bond Street Shaving Soap Refill, Sandalwood
24 reviewsRefill puck for Taylor's exceptional shaving soap Scented with sandalwood Made in England If you like generating less waste than the average pers...
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$19.99Barrister and Mann Omnibus Shaving Soap
31 reviewsArtisan shaving soap Omnibus recipe for an amazing lather Choose your scent from the menu Barrister and Mann is an artisan soap maker making ...
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$19.99Barrister and Mann Shaving Soap, 42
6 reviewsArtisan shaving soap Reformulated for even better lathering Scented with petunias, ambergris, tea, and Pan-Galactic Gargleblaster (lemon sugar) 4...
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$27.00Grooming Dept Shaving Soap, Laundry II
Traditional shaving soap Kairos base Scented with the aroma of fresh air and laundry Soapmaker Mohammad is the hands behind Grooming Dept. Based...
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from $3.99Col Conk Shaving Soap, Almond
6 reviewsVeggie-based, lathering shaving soap Scented with a classic almond aroma Choose from small or large size Col Conk makes some of the best grooming...
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$14.99Stirling Soap Company Shave Soap, Margaritas in the Arctic
39 reviewsArtisan, small batch shave soap from Stirling Tallow-based with glycerin, lanolin, coconut mil, almond oil, and shea butter Scented with lime and ...
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$6.49Speick Shaving Soap Stick
38 reviewsManufactured from extracts of the famed Speick plant, this shaving soap utilizes a creamy lather that is long-lasting and allows the blade to glide...
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$19.99Barrister and Mann Shaving Soap, Electric Mayhem
Electric Mayhem is a seasonal scent with a limited production. A handcrafted, traditional shaving soap Tallow-based Scented with yuzu, tamarind...
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from $23.49Wholly Kaw Shaving Soap, Masquerade
1 reviewTraditional, lathering shaving soap Scented with tobacco and incense Choose from a vegan base or tallow (Siero) base Wholly Kaw is committed to ...
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Original price $23.49Current price $16.44SFWS/ Barrister and Mann Shaving Soap, Citricuya
4 reviewsA handcrafted, tallow-based shaving soap Loaded with tallow, glycerin, and Kokum Butter Scented with blood orange, passionfruit, pink pepper, pear...
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$18.99Barrister and Mann Reserve Shaving Soap
11 reviewsA handcrafted, tallow-based shaving soap Loaded with tallow, glycerin, & coconut oil Choose your scent Barrister and Mann is an artisan soap...
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$20.99Dr. Jon's Limited Edition Shaving Soap Vol. 3, Sakura Musk
21 reviewsLIMITED EDITION AROMA Artisan shaving soap Loaded natural butters and oils for a creamy, protective lather Scented with Japanese cherry blossom, w...
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$14.99Stirling Soap Company Shave Soap, Executive Man
43 reviewsArtisan shave soap from Stirling Tallow based with glycerin and lanolin Scented with a masculine aroma - smokey, fruity, compelling When you are...
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$22.00Seaforth Shaving Soap, Fleur de France by Spearhead Shaving
Traditional, lathering shave soap Tallow-based Scented with a lime twist to a bay rum This small business is all about bringing back a classic w...
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$19.99Barrister and Mann Arctique Shaving Soap
Artisan, handcrafted shaving soap Icy-darkness-of-space mentholated cold Scented with floral and black pepper Arctique is a seasonal scent for su...
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$36.99Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap with Ceramic Bowl
69 reviewsBest selling soap in a ceramic bowl Exceptional lathering and protection Great for sensitive skin It was in the early 1930's that Bradford chem...
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Is shaving soap better than shaving cream?
As you might expect, the answer is “it depends”. When you want to whip up a lather quickly, a shaving cream is often a good choice. However, a shaving soap has a base that allows for many more ingredients. So, if you are looking to get a good moisturizing, protective, long-lasting lather, then you will probably want to stick with shaving soaps. It might take a little longer to get a good lather, but the time spent is worth it.
Is shaving soap necessary to wet shaving?Some sort of protection is vital to a wet shave. You will really do a number on your face if you attempt to take a blade to your skin without the benefit of some sort of lubrication. Many classic wet shavers will choose to lather up a shaving soap, but you could use a cream, gel, or even an oil. However, your results are definitely improved when you choose products that are designed for the specific purpose of shaving.
Can I shave with regular soap?
The short answer is yes. However, as stated above, your results with wet shaving are greatly enhanced when you use the products designed for it. Shaving soaps are formulated to create thick, rich (protective) lathers that stay on the face and loaded with ingredients to moisturize and nourish your skin post-shave. A regular soap might produce an airy, bubbly lather that doesn’t provide much protection and a post shave that leaves you dry and cracked.
Do you leave shaving soap in the mug or bowl?
Many artisans today are loading their soap into containers/tubs that are perfect for lathering. They are wide-mouthed and over-sized just for the purpose of lathering. If you are using a puck or refill, then there isn’t any reason why you couldn’t leave it in the bowl or mug. With any shaving soap, however, it is important to rinse off the excess lather and leave it out to dry as much as possible. This will increase its longevity and reduce waste if it sits wet.
Will shaving soap get too old to use?
Unlike a shaving cream, a shaving soap generally does not get too old to use. Like a bar of soap, shaving soap can last and last. Technically, the biggest thing happening over time is that more water evaporates from the soap (but that can actually improve the soap, this is what triple-milling does). However, the scent will gradually fade over time so you don’t want to hold onto your soap forever.