“I loved the soap's performance. As good as the best out there, quite possibly the best ever. Lather structure was amazing, so was the protection and face feel.” - Glenn Sherman

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 ever developed, exceeding even the performance of the finest French and Italian shave soaps. Enjoy a 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 with the highest quality, premium superfats

✓ Exceptionally slick glide thanks to two cutting edge polymers

✓ Soft, conditioned post-shave feel

Supersized at 6.25 oz / 177 g · Custom frosted glass jar

$44.95

“As good as the best out there, quite possibly the best ever. Lather structure was amazing, so was the protection and face feel.”

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

Feel the difference in every pass.

01 · CUSHION

Build a better lather.

We used the finest fats and oils to create a base that provides a luxuriously thick, creamy cushion. Then we packed it with butters to keep it hydrated until the last pull.
02 · GLIDE

Keep your razor gliding.

A slick formula thanks to two of the most advanced polymers available 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 the legendary (but very expensive) soaps from France's Martin de Candre and Italy's Saponificio Varesino and refining every detail.

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

Expensive, high quality, selectively sourced ingredients ✓

Inexpensive ingredients chosen for mass production 

LATHER & CUSHION

Dense face feel from premium fats and oils ✓

Lather protection only lasts for one or two glides

RAZOR GLIDE

Exceptionally slick glide using two cutting edge polymers ✓

Low quality chemicals

POST-SHAVE EXPERIENCE

Shea butter, avocado oil & aloe moisturize and soothe, leaving skin soft and comfortable ✓

Inexpensive, low performing ingredients

SIZE & PACKAGING

Supersized 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 high quality, custom 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.  It's a pretty special and unique scent.  

Where is it made?

Our Founder's Reserve Premium Shave Soap is handcrafted 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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