Shaving Soaps

New to male grooming? Or just want more information on bathroom cabinet essentials? Here's our Lifestyle and Grooming Editor Lee Kynaston's guide to skincare basics.

Shaving Soaps

The perfect accompaniment to a shaving brush.

Not to be confused with face or body soaps, shaving soaps are essentially shaving creams in solid form and are designed to be used in conjunction with shaving brushes. Usually housed in a bowl and often containing skin-friendly glycerin, they’re formulated to create rich, hydrating lathers. If you’re a fan of shaving soaps remember to add a shaving brush to your basket, it will be the perfect accompaniment.

N&J knowledge: always shake your shaving brush to remove any excess water before dipping it onto the surface of the shaving soap – that way it will pick up more soap and create a better lather. The trick is to create the lather on your face, not in the bowl.

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