LOCKHART’S · PREMIUM TALLOW SHAVE SOAP

A shave worth slowing down for.

Founder’s Reserve

We’re shaving enthusiasts, and we believe this is one of the finest soaps we’ve ever developed: rich, creamy lather, incredibly slick glide, and a moisturizing, soothing post-shave feel. Its warm, woody, masculine fragrance balances fresh citrus with a subtle floral touch—an experience worth slowing down for.

✓ Dense, lasting cushion

✓ Exceptionally slick glide

✓ Soft, conditioned post-shave feel

6.25 oz / 177 g · Frosted glass jar
$44.95

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Italian-made shave brush · Standard handle · $19.95

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Made in Colorado · Tallow base · Glass jar

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FROM THE WET-SHAVING COMMUNITY
“The scent is a nice, clean, masculine scent, the performance is excellent (as with their pomades) and the packaging is stunning.”
James King · Shave Dad community
James won a pre-release jar at the Great Mid-Atlantic Wetshavers Meetup.

Feel the difference in every pass.

01 · CUSHION

Build a better lather.

Tallow and stearic acid create a thick, creamy cushion. Glycerin and sodium lactate help keep it hydrated throughout your shave.
02 · GLIDE

Keep your razor gliding.

A slick formula helps the blade move comfortably across your skin, while hydrated lather helps soften beard hair for easier cutting.
03 · COMFORT

Finish feeling good.

Shea butter, avocado oil, and aloe leave skin feeling soft, supple, and conditioned.
CRAFTED BY SHAVING ENTHUSIASTS

Two years of
getting it right.

We spent nearly two years developing Founder’s Reserve, benchmarking it against Martin de Candre and Saponificio Varesino and refining every detail.
Premium ingredients. A substantial frosted glass jar. A soap we’re proud to put our name on.
Now it’s your turn to lather up.

THE FOUNDER’S RESERVE DIFFERENCE

Founder’s Reserve makes every pass feel indulgent, with a refined fragrance that lingers beyond the shave.


FOUNDER’S
RESERVE

TYPICAL
SHAVE SOAPS

SOAP BASE

Premium tallow + stearic acid ✓

Base ingredients vary by formula

LATHER & CUSHION

Dense, lasting cushion ✓

Lather density and staying power vary

RAZOR GLIDE

Exceptionally slick glide ✓

Slickness varies by formula

POST-SHAVE CARE

Shea butter, avocado oil & aloe ✓

Conditioning ingredients vary

SIZE & PACKAGING

6.25 oz · Premium glass jar ✓

Jar sizes and materials vary

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A few things worth knowing.

How do I build the lather?
Wet your brush and beard. Load the brush with soap, then build the lather in a bowl or on your face, adding water gradually. Shave and rinse thoroughly.
How much soap is in the jar?
6.25 oz (177 g), packaged in a frosted glass jar with a copper-colored lid.
Do I need a shaving brush?
Yes. Use a shaving brush to load the soap and build the lather. Brushes are sold separately.
What does it smell like?
A warm, woody fragrance with bright bergamot and grapefruit, a heart of rose and sandalwood, and a base of patchouli, cedarwood, and leather.
Where is it made?
Made in Colorado by Lockhart’s Authentic.
Ingredients and care

Ingredients: Stearic Acid, Potassium Stearate, Sodium Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aqua (Water), Potassium Tallowate, Sodium Tallowate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Castorate, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Cocoate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Milk, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Parfum.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with water. Keep out of reach of children.

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