The Shaving Bar – Fragrance Free Traditional Shaving Soap (120g)

The Shaving Bar

For the closest shave in town.

The Shaving Bar is a fragrance-free traditional shaving soap crafted for performance and simplicity. It produces a dense, stable lather with excellent glide, helping the razor move smoothly across the skin for a comfortable shave.

Rich plant waxes and butters provide structure and cushioning, while carefully selected clays improve slip and razor glide. A small amount of sugar boosts lather volume, creating a thick, creamy foam that holds throughout your shave.

Clean. Minimal. Effective.

The Experience

• Dense, creamy shaving lather
• Excellent razor glide
• Fragrance-free — suitable for sensitive skin
• Traditional shaving bar format
• Long-lasting and economical

Why We Chose These Ingredients

Soy Wax
Provides hardness and longevity while helping create a stable, lasting lather structure ideal for shaving soaps.

Coconut Oil
Supports cleansing and contributes to generous lather formation.

Cocoa Butter
Adds firmness and creates a protective, conditioning feel during shaving.

Castor Oil
Widely valued in soap making for producing dense, cushioning foam that improves razor glide.

Bentonite & Brazilian Clays
Traditionally used in shaving soaps to enhance slip and help the blade move smoothly across the skin.

Sugar
Boosts lather volume and contributes to a rich, creamy foam.

Dual Lye (NaOH & KOH)
Using both sodium and potassium hydroxide allows the soap to maintain firmness while producing superior shaving lather.

How to Use

Load a damp shaving brush directly onto the bar and build lather in a bowl or directly on the face. Shave as usual and rinse thoroughly. Allow the bar to dry fully between uses.

Ingredients (Plain English)

Soy wax, coconut oil, water, cocoa butter, castor oil, sodium lactate, bentonite clay, salt, sugar, Brazilian red clay, Brazilian yellow clay, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide (used for saponification).

Ingredients (INCI – NZ Compliant)

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Wax, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Aqua, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Bentonite, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose, Illite (Red Clay), Illite (Yellow Clay), Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide.

Minimum weight: 120g

Handcrafted in small batches in Ashburton, New Zealand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this shaving soap suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. The Shaving Bar is fragrance free and made with a minimal ingredient list, making it a good option for people who prefer a simple shaving soap without added fragrance.

Do I need a shaving brush?
A shaving brush produces the best lather and shaving experience. Simply load the brush directly from the bar and build the lather in a bowl or on the face. The soap can also be lathered by hand if needed.