Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap With Hemp Seed Oil 4oz

Product Overview

Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap With Hemp Seed Oil is an artisan shaving soap handmade in small batches in New York's Hudson Valley. Formulated with coconut oil, olive oil, unrefined hemp seed oil and bentonite clay, the soap is designed to create a rich, slick lather that supports smooth razor glide while helping condition and moisturize the skin.

Excalibur features a classically fresh and clean fragrance with notes of musk, mahogany and teakwood. Each generous 4 oz. puck measures approximately 3 inches across and comes in a protective container, ready to be lathered in a compatible shaving mug or bowl.

Quick Take

Taconic Excalibur is a 99.8% natural artisan shaving soap handmade in small batches in upstate New York. Its hemp seed oil and bentonite clay formula supports a rich, slick shaving lather, while musk, mahogany and teakwood create a classically fresh and clean scent.

Scent Profile

Featured Notes: Musk, Mahogany and Teakwood.

Excalibur combines musk with mahogany and teakwood for a fragrance Taconic describes as classically fresh and clean. The scent can also be paired with Taconic's Excalibur Solid Cologne Stick, sold separately, for those who want to carry the Excalibur fragrance beyond the shave.

Best For

Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap is well suited to traditional wet shavers who enjoy clean, woody fragrances and want an artisan shaving soap designed to produce a rich, slick lather. Taconic states that the formula is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Performance Profile

Taconic's artisan soap maker crafts the formula to create the rich lather and slick shaving surface needed for traditional wet shaving. Bentonite clay is incorporated to support razor glide, while a combination of oils helps condition and moisturize the skin and soften the beard.

• Rich Lather: Formulated to develop a substantial traditional shaving lather.
• Razor Glide: Bentonite clay is included to support slickness and smooth razor movement.
• Plant-Based Oils: Coconut, palm, safflower, olive, castor and hemp seed oils are included in the supplied ingredient declaration.
• Fresh & Clean Fragrance: Musk, mahogany and teakwood define the Excalibur scent profile.

Hemp Seed Oil & Soap Base

Unrefined hemp seed oil is one of the featured ingredients in Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap. The formula also contains coconut oil, Grade A extra virgin olive oil, safflower oil and castor oil, along with vegetable-origin glycerin.

Taconic describes its hemp seed oil as antioxidant-rich and uses the combination of oils to condition and moisturize the face while helping protect against razor irritation and soften the beard.

Bentonite Clay for Razor Glide

Bentonite clay is incorporated into the shaving soap to support razor glide. Combined with a properly hydrated lather, it contributes to the smooth and slick shaving characteristics Taconic designed into its artisan shaving soaps.

A Word from the Manufacturer

Taconic's artisan soap maker in New York's Hudson Valley continues to craft its shaving soaps in small batches using premium ingredients. Excalibur pairs the brand's established hemp seed oil shaving soap formula with a classically fresh and clean fragrance featuring musk, mahogany and teakwood.

Directions for Use

Soak your shaving brush in warm or hot water. Turn the brush upside down and shake out the excess water. Swirl the brush over the top of the soap in a shaving mug or bowl until a good amount of soap has loaded onto the brush.

Apply the lather to your face using circular brush motions until the shaving area is covered with a thick lather. Add additional warm water as needed to reach your preferred consistency.

Ingredients

Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Safflower Oil, Olive Oil (Grade A Extra Virgin), Castor Oil, Glycerin (Kosher, of Vegetable Origin), Hemp Seed Oil (Unrefined), Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide (Saponifying Agent), Sorbitol (Moisturizer), Bentonite Clay (Humectant), Sorbitan Oleate (Emulsifier), Soybean Protein (Conditioner), Wheat Protein (Conditioner), Fragrance Oils.

Palm Oil Sourcing: Taconic states that its palm oil is sourced from RSPO suppliers.

Product Details

• Brand: Taconic
• Product: Excalibur Shaving Soap With Hemp Seed Oil
• Product Type: Artisan Shaving Soap
• Size: 4 oz.
• Puck Diameter: Approximately 3 Inches
• Scent: Excalibur
• Scent Notes: Musk, Mahogany and Teakwood
• Scent Character: Classically Fresh and Clean
• Featured Ingredient: Unrefined Hemp Seed Oil
• Clay: Bentonite Clay
• Natural Content: 99.8% Natural
• Production: Handmade in Small Batches
• Made In: USA
• Packaging: Protective Container

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Pro Tip

Load the soap thoroughly before gradually adding more water as you build your lather. Small additions of warm water make it easier to control hydration and develop the rich, slick consistency you prefer. For a coordinated fragrance, pair the shaving soap with Taconic's Excalibur Solid Cologne Stick, sold separately.

Related Products

Pair Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap with the matching Taconic Excalibur Solid Cologne Stick to continue its musk, mahogany and teakwood fragrance after your shave. The approximately 3-inch soap puck also fits Parker's Apothecary Shave Mug and other shaving mugs or bowls capable of accommodating a 3-inch round soap.

FAQ

What does Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap smell like?
Excalibur features notes of musk, mahogany and teakwood. Taconic describes the overall fragrance as classically fresh and clean.

Does Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap contain hemp seed oil?
Yes. The formula contains unrefined hemp seed oil along with coconut, palm, safflower, olive and castor oils.

Why does Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap contain bentonite clay?
Taconic incorporates bentonite clay into the formula to support razor glide and contribute to a smooth, slick shaving experience.

How large is the Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap puck?
Each puck contains 4 oz. of shaving soap and measures approximately 3 inches in diameter.

Is Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap suitable for sensitive skin?
Taconic states that the shaving soap is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Is Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap natural?
Taconic describes the formula as 99.8% natural.

Is Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap handmade?
Yes. Taconic states that its shaving soaps are handmade in small batches in upstate New York's Hudson Valley.

Where is Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap made?
Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap is made in the USA.

Is there a matching fragrance for Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap?
Yes. Taconic offers an Excalibur Solid Cologne Stick designed to pair with the shaving soap. The cologne is sold separately.

What shaving mugs will the Taconic Excalibur soap puck fit?
The puck measures approximately 3 inches across. Taconic states that it fits Parker's Apothecary Shave Mug as well as other shaving mugs or bowls capable of accommodating a 3-inch round soap.

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