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Cooled Summer Edition seriously amps up the Mango and highlights the citrus top in a very unique way. Think mango and citrus carried on a breeze with a touch of sun-kissed skin and the familiar base of warm tobacco and woods. Your tropical summer beach vacation has arrived.

The cooling in this soap is noticeable, but not overbearing in any way. It does last 20-30 minutes following the shave.

C4 is really a complete overhaul of the Cardinal base. It combines the result of countless hours of R&D and input from testers. This base loads extremely fast, lathers easily and offers improvements in performance across the board. Perhaps the most unique quality of this base is that you can build a great lather very quickly or continue to hydrate to build a truly exceptional lather. The lather quality seems to improve with each pass!

Created for adventurers, novelists, rum and cigar aficionado’s of all kinds. We took the inspiration for this fragrance from the Key West and Cuba days. Rumor has it that when attempting to catch a monster fish - sometimes it takes 85 days!

Ernest opens up with a bright and uplifting tropical citrus accord. The fragrance transitions with the addition of warm florals and tobacco. As the aroma settles into the skin it finishes with the warm notes of tobacco, vetiver and woods. The perfect fragrance for your next summer adventure.

[ERNEST 85]

T: Lime, Mango, Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit

M: Jasmine, Tobacco, Lavender

D: Tobacco, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Sandalwood

Looking for a new shaving soap that checks all the boxes? We know it can be difficult to find a soap that easily creates a dense, slick lather while leaving your skin feeling smooth, hydrated and refreshed.

We are excited to introduce our shaving soap known for its exemplary post shave feel. Lather from this soap is dense, cushioning and slick! Silk Amino Acids and Rhassoul clay combine for great slickness. A potent post-shave cocktail of Allantoin, Goat's Milk, Aloe, and Natural Vitamin E help prevent irritation and promote healing. Loaded with nourishing butters and advance skin care to combat the natural drying effects common to soap, providing a superior post-shave feel.

[George 01]

T: Orange, Lemon, Lime, Bergamot

M: Rosewood, Fir, Eucalyptus, Labdanum, Rose

D: Patchouli, Tobacco, Oak Moss, Amber, Musk

Mr. Washington, POTUS #1, definitively a man's man represents our darker masculine fragrance. The fragrance opens with citrus and woods, mingled with florals and the complexity of labdanum. Traditional warm and earthy elements of Patchouli, Amber, Oak Moss, and Musk create the base of this deep fragrance. Taking cue from his tobacco cultivation at Mt. Vernon, we added a healthy portion of tobacco.


The Cooled Summer Edition is our attempt to make our freshest scent even fresher!
 For this LE version, we boosted the peppermint EO and highlighted both the citrus and lavender with a unique aldehyde blend. This is truly an invigorating experience!
 The cooling in this soap is noticeable, but not overbearing in any way. It does last 20-30 minutes following the shave.


C4 is really a complete overhaul of the Cardinal base. It combines the result of countless hours of R&D and input from testers. This base loads extremely fast, lathers easily and offers improvements in performance across the board. Perhaps the most unique quality of this base is that you can build a great lather very quickly or continue to hydrate to build a truly exceptional lather. The lather quality seems to improve with each pass!


Jackie was a pioneer in numerous ways and eminently deserving of the Gentleman’s Nod as evidenced by the retiring of #42 across every MLB team! Jackie is the quintessential masculine fragrance. A fresh new aromatic fougère. The top carries a beautiful fresh quality that lasts all the way into the transition to the dry down. The mid brings the familiar floral formula with some unique additions. The dry down is where the magic happens in Jackie. It is an intoxicating masculine medley of tobacco, amber, woods and musk. Great all year round!


[JACKIE 42]


T - peppermint, pineapple, lime, green notes


M - geranium, lavender, jasmine, Orange blossom 


D - tobacco, amber woods, sandalwood, musks

Q - “if you had to sum up the difference between your original soap and this in one word, what would it be?”

A - MORE

Is the original formula slick? This is in another category of slick!

Did the original formula leave your skin feeling great? This might just cause a smile to spread across your face that lasts throughout the day!

Did the original formula have a dense cushioning lather? You can create mounds of lather to spare with this formula!

Tallow, Castor, and an assortment of milks and proteins combine to make an excellent, dense and creamy lather. The anti-inflammatory and skin nourishing mix in this soap ensures that your skin is on its way to feeling healthy and refreshed before you even reach for our post-shave serum. Give our new formula a try - trust us, your face will thank you!

[VINCENT 11]

T - Almond, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime, Orange

M - Indian Rosewood, Cypress, Lavender, Tonka Bean

D - Orcanox, Oak Moss, Vetiver

Vincent - Van Gogh was perhaps the most famous artist the world has known. His life and works exemplified the contrast of beauty and tragedy. To illustrate this further, his most beloved work The Starry Night, from which we derived the number 11 (# of stars), was created just a month after having himself committed. The inspiration for this complex fragrance was taken from the prolific period of Arles and Saint-Rémy.

The fragrance opens with the nutty sweet and fresh combination of almond and citrus. The heart of this fragrance transitions into a spicy green floral dominated by lavender, cypress and rosewood. A deep, rich finish that is earthy, powdery and green is created by the combination of Oakmoss, Orcanox, and Vetiver. Though Van Gogh only sold (1) painting during his lifetime, his works have left an indelible impression on the world of art. We hope this fragrance leaves a lasting impression as well.

Want to try out our excellent shaving soaps, but not sure which scent you would like best. Buy a flight and try them all before you decide on a full sized product.  

[ERNEST (85)]

Notes of green mango, citrus, and tobacco flower.

Created for adventurers, novelists, rum and cigar aficionado’s of all kinds.  We took the inspiration for this fragrance from the Key West and Cuba days.  Rumor has it that when attempting to catch a monster fish - sometimes it takes 85 days! Ernest is a bright, fresh, tropical citrus fragrance.

[George 01]

Notes of cedarwood, tobacco, and cherry.

George Washington, POTUS #1, definitively a man’s man represents our darker masculine fragrance. Traditional warm and earthy elements create the base of this deep fragrance.

[JACKIE 42]

Notes of bergamot, sandalwood, and fresh grass.

Jackie was a pioneer in numerous ways and eminently deserving of the Gentleman’s Nod as evidenced by the retiring of #42 across every MLB team! Jackie is the quintessential masculine fragrance. It is light, clean, and fresh.

[VINCENT 11]

Notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Bitter Almond, Cypress, and Vetiver.

Van Gogh was perhaps the most famous artist the world has known. His life and works exemplified the contrast of beauty and tragedy. The inspiration for this complex fragrance was taken from the prolific period of Arles and Saint-Rémy. The number 11 is found in the number of stars in his most beloved work, The Starry Night.

***C4 Version ships Monday 5/16/22***

C4 is really a complete overhaul of the Cardinal base. It combines the result of countless hours of R&D and input from testers. This base loads extremely fast, lathers easily and offers improvements in performance across the board. Perhaps the most unique quality of this base is that you can build a great lather very quickly or continue to hydrate to build a truly exceptional lather. The lather quality seems to improve with each pass!

Our Johnny fragrance was created for those who don’t quite fit the mold of other’s expectations and are comfortable with it. A scent for those who wear black not to look cool, but as a silent rebellion against the status quo; those whose confidence and humility are inseparable. This aroma resonates with those whose distinction is manifest in the quality of their work and character, yet don’t feel the need to shout it from every mountain. They are plain to see and can be appreciated by all. It is for those whose message is forged by conviction un-altered by popularity.

It opens with the crispness of green apple, citrus, and Timur Pepper. The intoxicating sweetness of jasmine, rosewood and tonka draw you in deeper. Warm earth tones of amber, patchouli, vetiver and musk round out this unforgettable fragrance.

[JOHNNY 13]

T: Green Apple, Bergamot, Lemon, Timur Pepper, Lime

M: Jasmine, Rosewood, Cedarwood, Tonka Bean

D: Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk


**Update** This limited edition is sold out. Signing up for a "restocked" notification will allow you to be notified if this Limited edition becomes available again in the future!!

***Cheers*** Available 4/3 /20 @5pm

With our new Cardinal base we worked hard to improve the slickness, post-shave feel, and lather structure of our popular red label (Legends) base. Through the introduction of additional milks, proteins and skin care ingredients we believe we have succeeded in this endeavor.

Kanpai is commonly used as the expression "cheers" in Japanese. What are we toasting or celebrating? Kanpai expresses our desire to give thanks and celebrate with the community that has supported us in our first year. Why Japan? This will become more clear later this year, but our fragrance inspiration will remain in this region during this year. Chris developed this fragrance with inspiration from a recipe Boyd found while researching Japanese gin based cocktails. Kanpai is a Boozy, zesty, citrus fragrance anchored by spice and herbal notes with an effervescent freshness. It reminds us of having a refreshing cocktail overlooking the ocean with the warm spring sun on your face and a cool sea breeze moving through the air. Kanpai is an original fragrance that we designed and blended in house. It has notes of Gin, Yuzu, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, Ginger, Asian Plum, Cardamom, Coriander, Sweet Basil and Anise. It also has a groovy mix of aldehydes that create a unique, almost effervescent freshness.

Each full size Kanpai shaving soap will ship with a coaster, containing a drink recipe to compliment the fragrance.

Kanpai will be released on Friday 4/3 @ 5:00PM CST.

The Gents

Chris & Boyd

Q - “if you had to sum up the difference between your original soap and this in one word, what would it be?”

A - MORE

Is the original formula slick? This is in another category of slick!

Did the original formula leave your skin feeling great? This might just cause a smile to spread across your face that lasts throughout the day!

Did the original formula have a dense cushioning lather? You can create mounds of lather to spare with this formula!

Tallow, Castor, and an assortment of milks and proteins combine to make an excellent, dense and creamy lather. The anti-inflammatory and skin nourishing mix in this soap ensures that your skin is on its way to feeling healthy and refreshed before you even reach for our post-shave serum. Give our new formula a try - trust us, your face will thank you!

Unscented

Our Fred range of products was designed specifically for those who want to enjoy an unscented grooming experience. Whether you have ultra-sensitive skin or just prefer an unscented product, we've got you covered. Why Fred you ask? We decided to honor the man who made being plain or normal into something classy to be emulated. If you think about it for a moment or take a trolley ride through his neighborhood, you might just guess the namesake.

Introducing Musashi an original fragrance from Gentleman's Nod. This is the first LE offering in a new "Origins" series, featuring a fragrance developed around a single note or accord.

The fragrance is inteded to invoke feelings of walking from an isolated coastal region with the fresh zest of citrus and sweetness of Nashi pear. As you move inland and into slightly higher elevations, Jasmine Tea, florals and spice dominate the fragrance. Ultimately as your journey continues into yet higher, forested elevations the fragrance again transforms into a more earthy and woodsy mix reminiscent of the damp forest floor and ancient firs.

We invite you to be immersed in this beautiful fragrance developed around a heart of Jasmine Tea with the accompanying notes stemming from an Asian origin with Japan in particular. Rediscover the ritual!

C4 Base

Cardinal base V.4 or C4 for short is the culmination of over 200 hours of R&D. It is essentially a complete overhaul of the previous Cardinal base. We have looked at every aspect of performance and made improvements across the board. This soap loads extremely fast, builds lather effortlessly, is obscenely slick, and will leave your face feeling soft, supple, and rejuvenated. Be careful…The lather is explosive! Note: This LE version contains Sodium Hyaluronate, the sodium salt of Hyaluronic Acid. It has a much lower molucular weight than HA and will penetrade the Epidermis. Hydrates, plumps, softens from the inside. Meant to be face lathered!

C4 is really a complete overhaul of the Cardinal base. It combines the result of countless hours of R&D and input from testers. This base loads extremely fast, lathers easily and offers improvements in performance across the board. Perhaps the most unique quality of this base is that you can build a great lather very quickly or continue to hydrate to build a truly exceptional lather. The lather quality seems to improve with each pass!

Cosecha Catalana or Catalonian Harvest (Collita Catalana) in Catalan is a Mediterranean fragrance inspired by a fall harvest.

The shave soap also contains a hint of natural peach to signify the late fall Catalonian peach harvest.

A new morning dawns as you set your eyes upon a beautiful Mediterranean coastline. Immediately, you are met with an intensely aromatic, green and herbal aroma highlighted by bright citrus. Traveling inland, dry florals with herbal and woody accents draw you further into the sprawling countryside. As evening approaches, you are greeted by the comforting warmth of creamy woods and Golden Amber that is earthy, yet slightly sweet and resinous.

This soap was made in the newest version of the C4+ base. It loads extremely fast, builds lather effortlessly, is obscenely slick, and will leave your face feeling soft, supple, and rejuvenated.

Spring has arrived - And so has a new fragrance collection - Élan - (ey-lahn) - noun - Vigorous enthusiasm. Juniper Reverie is the first installment in the collection.

Juniper Reverie opens with the invigorating combo of bright lemon and fresh juniper wrapped in a slightly sweet and boozy Cognac accord. It transitions with a unique mix of freshly ground coffee, and soft florals with aromatic incense and myrrh. The finish is sensual and warm.

Bluegrass Muse is the first installment of our EPICureal collection. It is our attempt at deconstructing the aromas of food and beverage. This first iteration is the Kentucky Mule cocktail. This is a collaboration with the good gents @ bbs.live. How would we describe this fragrance? It is BOOZY, but not in a brash in your face way. The lime is very unique and forward. Anyone who is familiar with Southeast Asian cuisine should be familiar with Kaffir Lime. It has a depth and complexity far beyond your typical lime essential oil. Ginger had to be a player due to the ginger beer element in the cocktail, but we wanted to make sure the spice component was a bit more nuanced. To achieve this, we added Coriander, and Cardamom to the Ginger forward spice elements. Finally we wanted to give the fragrance a nice deep woodsy and slightly sweet finish which the Oak and Benzoin pulled off perfectly. We hope you enjoy! Cheers!

Citrus aromatic fragrances with a Mediterranean flair have always been a bit of a “guilty pleasure” for me. This is particularly true when they are anchored by the extraordinary citrus from Calabria, Bergamot.

It is at once bright and invigorating with a unique bittersweet tartness. It’s uniqueness is bolstered by the subtle floral and herbal elements that hide just beneath the surface. Like a polished gemstone, it has many exemplary facets that shine through when combined with complementary notes.

When developing Calabria we wanted to create an experience that is bright, effervescent and uplifting. Imagine the scene overlooking the beauty of the Italian coastline engaged in light conversation among friends. You order brunch while sipping on an Aperol Spritz. The sun is shining bright while the sounds of birds and the ocean are carried on a gentle breeze. - This is Calabria!

The bright and tart Bergamot is combined with a sparkling and zesty grapefruit. This effervescent open is tempered a bit by the unique fresh aromatic combo of Ginger and Cardamom. A beautiful trio of florals headed by the amazing fruity Osmanthus blends harmoniously into the mix. The finish is soft and smooth with woods and musk. We hope you enjoy this truly exceptional expression of a citrus aromatic fragrance with a Mediterranean twist.