I purchased this soap based upon some positive reviews here on Badger & Blade, and because I thought it would be a good thing to support an artisan struggling through some difficult circumstances in Ukraine. I also liked the idea of a Kentucky bourbon scented soap. It arrived yesterday, about 4 weeks after I ordered it, and the box contained the Kentucky bourbon soap, plus two small complimentary samples - a nice touch. The packaging is very attractive and contains an extra clear plastic lid inside the screw on top.
The fragrance is medium to strong and a bit sweeter than the bourbon I drink, but it is quite pleasant (although my wife is not a big fan). I would describe the consistency as a firm croap or soft soap. Today was my first shave with it, and I was extremely pleased with how easily it produced a thick, rich, and copious lather. It was slick and left my face well moisturized. For those who are into such things, here is the ingredients list:
Soap ingredients: stearic acid, coconut oil, water, beer, KOH, badger tallow, palm oil, glycerin, sorbitol, shea butter, lanolin, mango oil, avocado oil, NaOH, perfume composition, kaolin clay, sodium lactate, sodium citrate, jojoba oil
The fragrance is medium to strong and a bit sweeter than the bourbon I drink, but it is quite pleasant (although my wife is not a big fan). I would describe the consistency as a firm croap or soft soap. Today was my first shave with it, and I was extremely pleased with how easily it produced a thick, rich, and copious lather. It was slick and left my face well moisturized. For those who are into such things, here is the ingredients list:
Soap ingredients: stearic acid, coconut oil, water, beer, KOH, badger tallow, palm oil, glycerin, sorbitol, shea butter, lanolin, mango oil, avocado oil, NaOH, perfume composition, kaolin clay, sodium lactate, sodium citrate, jojoba oil