Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale Shaving Cream 6oz

Product Overview

Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale Shaving Cream is a handcrafted, tallow-based shaving cream inspired by the almond-scented shaving products traditionally found in Italian barbershops. Moon's interpretation combines nutty almond liqueur with ribbons of syrupy dark cherry and a hint of buttery, toasted almond biscotti for a rich and complex fragrance inspired by classic Italian shaving.

Amaretto Speciale has an exceptionally soft consistency that Moon Soaps compares to room-temperature butter. This allows a small amount of cream to be worked directly into damp brush bristles before bowl or face lathering. The artisan describes the resulting lather as thick, stable, protective, and incredibly slick.

Quick Take

Amaretto Speciale is a 6 oz, extra-soft tallow shaving cream combining almond liqueur, dark cherry, and toasted almond biscotti. Its butter-soft consistency makes brush loading especially easy, while Moon Soaps describes the lather as thick, stable, protective, and incredibly slick.

Scent Notes

Featured Notes: Almond Liqueur, Dark Cherry, Toasted Almond Biscotti

Amaretto Speciale centers on the nutty aroma of almond liqueur, layered with ribbons of syrupy dark cherry and a hint of buttery, toasted almond biscotti. The result is Moon Soaps' deep and complex interpretation of the almond fragrance associated with classic Italian shaving, balancing lighter almond character with darker cherry richness.

Best For

• Wet shavers who enjoy almond-centered shaving fragrances.
• Fans of sweet, nutty fragrances with dark cherry character.
• Those interested in Moon Soaps' tribute to classic Italian shaving.
• Shavers who prefer an exceptionally soft cream that loads easily onto a brush.
• Traditional wet shavers looking for a handcrafted tallow-based shaving cream.

Performance Profile

Amaretto Speciale stands apart from a firmer shaving soap because of its exceptionally soft consistency. Moon Soaps compares the texture to room-temperature butter, allowing a small amount to be easily worked into damp shaving brush bristles before building the lather.

• Extra Soft Formula: Moon Soaps describes the consistency as comparable to room-temperature butter.
• Easy Brush Loading: A small amount can be rubbed directly into damp brush bristles before lathering.
• Thick & Stable Lather: The artisan describes Amaretto Speciale as producing a thick and stable lather.
• Slick & Protective: Moon Soaps describes the finished lather as protective and incredibly slick.
• Tallow Based: The formula contains beef tallow that Moon Soaps states is locally sourced and rendered in-house.
• Oils & Butter: Shea butter, almond oil, castor oil, and coconut oil are included in the supplied formula.

Soap Base & Formula

Amaretto Speciale uses Moon Soaps' house-rendered tallow recipe in an unusually soft shaving cream format. Beef tallow is combined with stearic acid, shea butter, almond oil, castor oil, coconut oil, and glycerin. Moon Soaps states that its shaving products are handmade from scratch in small batches using locally sourced tallow rendered in-house.

A Word from the Manufacturer

Amaretto Speciale is Moon Soaps' tribute to classic Italian shaving. Almond-scented shaving products have long provided the inspiration for this style, and Moon created its own interpretation with the idea of transporting the shaver to Genoa.

The fragrance combines nutty almond liqueur with syrupy dark cherry and a touch of buttery, toasted almond biscotti. Moon Soaps describes the scent as deep and complex, with both light and dark characteristics, and designed to work as an everyday shaving cream.

Like Moon's other shaving products, Amaretto Speciale is handmade from scratch in small batches. The artisan uses ingredients including natural plant oils, locally sourced tallow rendered in-house, butters, and premium fragrances.

Directions for Use

Amaretto Speciale has a very soft consistency, so traditional loading from the tub is not necessary. Rub a small amount of shaving cream into the damp bristles of your shaving brush with your finger. From there, build the lather in a shaving bowl or proceed directly to a face lather, gradually adding water as needed.

Ingredients

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

Product Details

• Brand: Moon Soaps
• Product: Amaretto Speciale Shaving Cream
• Product Type: Tallow Based Shaving Cream
• Size: 6 oz
• Scent Inspiration: Classic Italian almond-scented shaving products
• Featured Notes: Almond Liqueur, Dark Cherry, Toasted Almond Biscotti
• Soap Base: Beef tallow
• Featured Oils & Butters: Shea Butter, Almond Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil
• Formula: Extra soft shaving cream
• Consistency: Comparable to room-temperature butter, according to Moon Soaps
• Production: Handmade from scratch in small batches
• Tallow: Locally sourced and rendered in-house by Moon Soaps

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• Authentic artisan wet shaving and grooming products.
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Pro Tip

Because Amaretto Speciale is much softer than a traditional shaving soap, start with only a small amount worked directly into damp brush bristles. You can then introduce water gradually while bowl or face lathering to dial in the thick, slick consistency you prefer.

Related Products

Pair Amaretto Speciale with a quality shaving brush for easy loading and either face or bowl lathering. Explore other Moon Soaps shaving products for additional small-batch fragrances and tallow-based formulas from the artisan.

FAQ

What does Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale smell like?
Amaretto Speciale combines nutty almond liqueur with syrupy dark cherry and a hint of buttery, toasted almond biscotti. Moon Soaps created the fragrance as a tribute to classic Italian almond-scented shaving products.

Is Amaretto Speciale a shaving soap or shaving cream?
Moon Soaps identifies Amaretto Speciale as a shaving cream. It has an extra-soft consistency that the artisan compares to room-temperature butter.

Does Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale contain tallow?
Yes. Amaretto Speciale contains beef tallow. Moon Soaps states that its locally sourced tallow is rendered in-house.

How do you load Amaretto Speciale onto a shaving brush?
Moon Soaps recommends rubbing a small amount of the soft cream directly into damp brush bristles with your finger. You can then build the lather in a bowl or directly on the face.

What type of lather does Amaretto Speciale produce?
Moon Soaps describes the Amaretto Speciale lather as thick, stable, protective, and incredibly slick.

What oils and butters are in Amaretto Speciale?
The supplied ingredient declaration includes shea butter, almond oil, castor oil, and coconut oil.

How large is Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale?
Each tub contains 6 oz of shaving cream.

Is Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale handmade?
Yes. Moon Soaps states that its shaving products are handmade from scratch in small batches using locally sourced tallow that the artisan renders in-house.

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