Shaving soap is harder, lasts longer, and gives you more control over lather thickness, you build it fresh with a brush every time. Shaving cream is softer, quicker to use, but usually thinner and doesn't hold up as long during a shave. If you want a richer, more protective lather, soap wins.
Most soaps use a single lye. Ours uses two, the combination creates a thicker, more stable lather with better slickness and glide. Translation: fewer nicks, less irritation, and a lather that doesn't collapse halfway through your shave.
Yes, sir. A brush is what builds the lather and works it into your beard properly. Skip the brush, and you're just rubbing a bar of soap on your face; no lather, no glide, no results.
With regular use, one 3oz puck typically lasts 2-3 months for a daily shaver. Since you're only loading a small amount onto the brush each time, a little goes a long way.
Handmade shaving soap with natural ingredients like shea butter and coconut milk tends to be gentler than mass-produced canned foams packed with synthetic additives. Still, always patch test first if you know you have sensitive skin.