Taconic Urban Woods Artisan Shave Cream 4oz

Product Overview

Taconic Urban Woods Artisan Shave Cream is a highly concentrated shaving cream made in the USA by Taconic's artisan soap makers. Designed to produce a rich, slick, luxurious and long-lasting lather, this concentrated formula can be used with a traditional shaving brush or applied brushless for a versatile shaving experience.

Urban Woods features hints of cedar, bergamot and tobacco, creating a distinctive fragrance within the Taconic lineup. Packaged in a 4 oz. tub, only a nickel-sized amount is recommended for each shave, making a little cream go a long way.

Quick Take

A super-concentrated 4 oz. artisan shaving cream featuring the Urban Woods fragrance with hints of cedar, bergamot and tobacco. Taconic Urban Woods produces a rich, slick lather and can be used with a shaving brush or brushless.

Scent Profile

Featured Notes: Cedar, Bergamot and Tobacco.

Urban Woods combines hints of cedar, bergamot and tobacco for its distinctive fragrance profile. Taconic describes Urban Woods as a growing favorite within its product line.

Rich & Slick Artisan Shave Cream

Taconic formulated Urban Woods Shave Cream to produce a rich, slick, luxurious and extremely long-lasting lather. The super-concentrated formula requires only a small amount per shave, with Taconic recommending approximately a nickel-sized portion for either brush or brushless application.

The formula includes glycerin, coconut oil, safflower seed oil, cocoa seed butter and honey, along with an essential oil blend. Taconic also states that its shaving cream is used in many barbershops and shave parlors.

Best For

• Wet shavers who enjoy fragrances featuring cedar, bergamot and tobacco.
• Shavers looking for a rich, slick and concentrated shaving cream.
• Traditional shaving brush and lather routines.
• Brushless application when a shaving brush is not available or preferred.
• Those looking for an artisan shaving cream made in the USA.

Performance Profile

• Lather: Rich, slick, luxurious and long lasting.
• Concentration: Super-concentrated formula requiring only a small amount per shave.
• Application: Can be used with a shaving brush or brushless.
• Scent Profile: Urban Woods with hints of cedar, bergamot and tobacco.
• Artisan Production: Made in small batches.

Brush or Brushless Application

Taconic Urban Woods Artisan Shave Cream can be used with or without a shaving brush. Taconic recommends the brush method for a traditional wet shaving experience, but the concentrated cream can also be worked directly onto the shaving area using your fingertips.

Both methods require only a nickel-sized amount of shaving cream. Taconic describes the formula as highly concentrated and states that one container can last for several months, depending on individual usage.

A Word from the Manufacturer

Taconic describes Urban Woods Shave Cream as a highly concentrated artisan formula that creates a rich, slick, luxurious and extremely long-lasting lather. The Urban Woods fragrance features hints of cedar, bergamot and tobacco and has become a growing favorite within the Taconic line.

Directions for Use

Brush Application – Recommended: Allow your shaving brush to absorb hot water, then gently shake out the excess. Add a nickel-sized amount of shaving cream to the brush tips. Massage the cream into your beard using circular motions until a rich lather is produced.

Brushless Application: Using your fingertips, remove a nickel-sized amount of shaving cream and add warm water. Massage onto the shaving area for approximately 60 seconds or until a rich lather is produced, adding more water as needed.

Ingredients

Stearic Acid, Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Honey, Sodium Borate, Essential Oil Blend, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol and Rosemary Extract.

Organic Ingredients: Taconic identifies the coconut oil, safflower seed oil and cocoa seed butter as certified organic in the supplied ingredient declaration.

Product Details

• Brand: Taconic
• Product: Urban Woods Artisan Shave Cream
• Product Type: Shaving Cream
• Size: 4 oz.
• Scent: Urban Woods
• Scent Notes: Cedar, Bergamot and Tobacco
• Application: Brush or Brushless
• Formula: Super Concentrated
• Packaging: Tub
• Production: Artisan Made in Small Batches
• Made In: USA

Packaging & Disposal

Taconic encourages customers to reuse or recycle the product packaging responsibly where appropriate recycling facilities are available.

Why Buy From The Razor Company?

• Curated selection of artisan shaving creams and traditional wet shaving products.
• Fast, reliable shipping from fellow traditional wet shaving enthusiasts.
• Knowledgeable customer service backed by a passion for traditional wet shaving and men's grooming.

Pro Tip

Because Taconic Urban Woods Shave Cream is highly concentrated, start with the recommended nickel-sized amount. When using a shaving brush, gradually introduce small amounts of water as you build the lather. This makes it easier to control hydration and develop the rich, slick consistency you prefer.

Related Products

Pair Taconic Urban Woods Artisan Shave Cream with your preferred shaving brush and safety razor for a complete traditional wet shaving routine. Shavers who enjoy the Urban Woods fragrance can also consider Taconic Urban Woods Shaving Soap or the portable Urban Woods Shaving Soap Stick.

FAQ

What does Taconic Urban Woods Artisan Shave Cream smell like?
Urban Woods features hints of cedar, bergamot and tobacco.

Do I need a shaving brush to use Taconic Urban Woods Shave Cream?
No. The cream can be used with a shaving brush or brushless. Taconic recommends using a brush, but the cream can also be lathered directly onto the shaving area using your fingertips.

How much Taconic Urban Woods Shave Cream should I use?
Taconic recommends approximately a nickel-sized amount for either brush or brushless application.

How do I use Taconic Urban Woods Shave Cream with a brush?
Allow your shaving brush to absorb hot water, gently shake out the excess and add a nickel-sized amount of cream to the brush tips. Massage it into your beard using circular motions until a rich lather develops.

Can Taconic Urban Woods Shave Cream be used brushless?
Yes. Take a nickel-sized amount with your fingertips, add warm water and massage it onto the shaving area for approximately 60 seconds or until a rich lather develops. Add more water as needed.

Is Taconic Urban Woods Shave Cream concentrated?
Yes. Taconic describes the formula as super concentrated and states that one container can last for several months, depending on individual usage.

Does Taconic Urban Woods Shave Cream contain honey?
Yes. Honey is included in the supplied ingredient declaration.

How much shaving cream is in each tub?
Each tub contains 4 oz. of Taconic Urban Woods Artisan Shave Cream.

Where is Taconic Urban Woods Artisan Shave Cream made?
It is artisan made in the USA.

Explore More & Stay Connected

• Watch The Razor Company on YouTube
• Follow The Razor Company on Instagram