Moon Soaps Astoria Shaving Soap 6oz

Product Overview

Moon Soaps Astoria Shaving Soap is a 6 oz tallow-based shaving soap inspired by the rugged forests, cool water, and adventurous spirit of Astoria, Oregon. This complex aquatic-woodsy fragrance blends cypress, fir, oakmoss, balsam, sage, eucalyptus, blue spruce, white birch, mint, and sweet osmanthus over an aquatic accord, with a touch of menthol for added refreshment.

Handmade from scratch in small batches, Astoria uses Moon Soaps' house-rendered beef tallow alongside castor oil, kokum butter, shea butter, palm oil, coconut oil, and glycerin. The formula is designed to build a thick, slick lather that helps protect the skin throughout each pass of the shave.

Quick Take

Astoria combines a crisp Pacific Northwest-inspired fragrance with Moon Soaps' house-rendered tallow shaving soap formula. Evergreen woods, aromatic notes, and an aquatic accord create the scent, while a touch of menthol adds refreshment and a blend of tallow, oils, and butters supports a thick, slick shaving lather.

Scent Notes

Featured Notes: Cypress, Fir, Oakmoss, Balsam, Sage, Eucalyptus, Blue Spruce, White Birch, Mint, Sweet Osmanthus, Aquatic Accord

Moon Soaps describes Astoria as a complex aquatic-woodsy fragrance with an evergreen crispness. Cypress, fir, balsam, blue spruce, and white birch reinforce its forest-inspired character, while oakmoss, sage, eucalyptus, mint, and sweet osmanthus add aromatic complexity over the aquatic accord.

Inspired by Astoria and the Pacific Northwest

Where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean sits the port city of Astoria, Oregon. Surrounded by the river, sea, and forests of the Pacific Northwest, the area provided Moon Soaps with the setting for a fragrance centered on cool coastal air, evergreens, and a spirit of adventure.

The inspiration also comes from one of the artisans' childhood favorites, the 1985 film The Goonies, which was filmed in Astoria. After watching the movie again with their eleven-year-old son, they were reminded of the nostalgia of growing up in the 1980s and a scene where the boys set out in search of pirate treasure. Misty air, crashing waves, coastal cliffs, evergreen trees, and the anticipation of adventure helped shape the atmosphere behind Astoria.

Best For

• Wet shavers who enjoy aquatic and woodsy fragrances.
• Fans of crisp evergreen and forest-inspired scent profiles.
• Those who enjoy cypress, fir, blue spruce, balsam, oakmoss, and aromatic notes.
• Shavers looking for a fragrance inspired by the Oregon coast and Pacific Northwest.
• Those who enjoy a touch of menthol in their shaving soap.
• Traditional wet shavers who prefer a tallow-based shaving soap.

Performance Profile

Astoria is formulated to produce the thick, slick lather Moon Soaps intends for protection throughout each shaving pass. The formula combines house-rendered beef tallow with castor oil, kokum butter, shea butter, palm oil, coconut oil, and glycerin.

• Thick Lather: Designed to build a substantial lather for traditional wet shaving.
• Slickness: Formulated to provide slickness throughout the shave.
• Tallow Based: Made with locally sourced beef tallow rendered in-house by Moon Soaps.
• Oils & Butters: Includes castor oil, kokum butter, shea butter, palm oil, and coconut oil.
• Menthol: A touch of menthol adds an extra refreshing element to the Astoria shaving experience.

House Rendered Tallow Formula

Moon Soaps makes its shaving soaps from scratch using natural plant oils, locally sourced tallow rendered in-house, butters, essential oils, and premium fragrances. Astoria features the artisan's house-rendered tallow recipe along with a mix of oils and butters that includes palm oil, kokum butter, shea butter, castor oil, and coconut oil.

Each 6 oz tub is produced in small batches and formulated to create a thick, slick lather for repeated use as part of the traditional shaving ritual.

A Word from the Manufacturer

Moon Soaps describes Astoria as a complex aquatic-woodsy fragrance with an evergreen crispness intended to evoke standing among Douglas fir on the Oregon coast while a cool, brisk breeze moves across the water. The artisan considers the fragrance well suited to cooler months while also describing it as a heavy-hitter for summer use.

The Astoria fragrance was created in-house by Zachary and includes a touch of menthol for added refreshment. Moon Soaps makes its shaving soaps from scratch in small batches and tests its products only on family and friends.

Directions for Use

Load a damp shaving brush with soap, then build the lather on the face or in a shaving bowl, gradually adding water as needed until the desired lather consistency is reached. Apply to the shaving area and shave as usual.

Ingredients

Water, Beef Tallow, Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Kokum Butter, Shea Butter, Palm Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance Oil, Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Menthol.

Product Details

• Brand: Moon Soaps
• Product: Astoria Shaving Soap
• Product Type: Tallow Shaving Soap
• Size: 6 oz
• Featured Notes: Cypress, Fir, Oakmoss, Balsam, Sage, Eucalyptus, Blue Spruce, White Birch, Mint, Sweet Osmanthus, Aquatic Accord
• Fragrance Character: Aquatic, woodsy, crisp, evergreen
• Fragrance Inspiration: Astoria, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
• Fragrance: Created in-house by Zachary
• Soap Base: House-rendered beef tallow
• Featured Oils & Butters: Castor Oil, Kokum Butter, Shea Butter, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil
• Cooling Ingredient: Menthol
• Lather: Thick and slick
• Production: Handmade from scratch in small batches
• Testing: Tested only on family and friends

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Pro Tip

Start with a damp rather than dripping-wet shaving brush and load the Astoria soap before gradually adding water as you build the lather. This gives you more control over the final consistency while letting the soap develop the thick, slick lather intended for each shaving pass.

Related Products

Pair Astoria Shaving Soap with Moon Soaps Astoria Aftershave Splash for a coordinated shave and post-shave routine. The matching splash carries the same cypress, fir, oakmoss, balsam, sage, eucalyptus, blue spruce, white birch, mint, sweet osmanthus, and aquatic fragrance profile while also featuring a touch of menthol.

FAQ

What does Moon Soaps Astoria Shaving Soap smell like?
Astoria is a complex aquatic-woodsy fragrance with an evergreen crispness. Its notes include cypress, fir, oakmoss, balsam, sage, eucalyptus, blue spruce, white birch, mint, and sweet osmanthus over an aquatic accord.

What inspired the Astoria fragrance?
Moon Soaps drew inspiration from Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, and from the Pacific Northwest setting of the 1985 film The Goonies. The fragrance is intended to evoke misty coastal air, water, evergreen forests, and a sense of adventure.

Is Moon Soaps Astoria a tallow shaving soap?
Yes. Beef tallow is the second ingredient in the supplied ingredient declaration, and Moon Soaps describes Astoria as using its house-rendered tallow recipe.

Does Astoria Shaving Soap contain menthol?
Yes. Menthol is included in the ingredient declaration, and Moon Soaps describes the fragrance as having a kiss of menthol for added refreshment.

What oils and butters are in Astoria Shaving Soap?
The formula includes castor oil, kokum butter, shea butter, palm oil, and coconut oil alongside house-rendered beef tallow.

What kind of lather does Astoria produce?
Moon Soaps describes the formula as producing a thick, slick lather designed to help protect the skin on every pass.

What season is Astoria best suited for?
Moon Soaps describes Astoria as well suited to cooler months while also calling it a heavy-hitter for summer use.

What pairs with Moon Soaps Astoria Shaving Soap?
Moon Soaps Astoria Aftershave Splash is a natural pairing, carrying the same aquatic, evergreen-inspired fragrance into the post-shave routine.

How much shaving soap is in each tub?
Each tub contains 6 oz of Moon Soaps Astoria Shaving Soap.

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