Cold River Soap Works holiday gift guide for 2017

How about a shaving related gift for a loved one this year?

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Cold River Soap Works presents some of our favorite shaving, grooming and bath products that will be sure to please! 

Razors

• ​Asylum Evolution XL (Brass) - Machined out of a solid block of brass in the United States, the Asylum Evolution XL would make a great addition to your collection. The Brass Evolution XL sports a 93mm long handle and weighs in at 95g. Available from Bullgoose Shaving

• Merkur 34C - The Merkur Heavy Duty Safety Razor is a chrome finished 2-piece DE razor. The comfortable handle is approximately 3" long and is designed with a thicker grip with non-slip knurling. Available from West Coast Shaving
• Dovo Classic Straight Razor - The 5/8 full hollowed Best Quality is an ideal no-nonsense straight razor. Slightly sharper than a half-hollow, the blade lends a close shave, and the handles, available in white or black(out of stock), is a simple nod to the fine craftsmanship that has made Dovo of Solingen's razors admired for over a century. Available from Royal Shave

Shaving Brushes

• Semogue 1305 - The Semogue 1305 pure bristle shaving brush features a classic shaped, painted wood handle filled with the finest quality pure bristle available. Bristle brushes are prized among wet shavers who enjoy the stiffer feel and are very popular with users of shaving soaps. Each Semogue brush is hand-made in Portugal to the highest quality standards. Available from Straight Razor Designs
• Thater - The H.L. Thater 4125 Series 2-Band Fan-Shaped Silvertip Badger Shaving Brush with Faux Ivory Handle is the product of fine German craftsmanship. Hand-made in much the same manner as its predecessors, each example of this product boasts a fan-shaped head made up of silvertip hairs. This has resulted in a luxurious implement that is soft and gentle on the skin. Available from Fendrihan LTD
• Simpson Chubby 2 Super - Considered to be one of the finest shaving brushes available today, the Chubby is a shaving classic and one of Simpson's best sellers. The hand tied knot is filled with extra dense Simpson Super badger hair. Available from Maggards Razors
• Muhle 35K Silvertip Fiber - The v2.0 silvertip fiber feels very soft on the face yet has much better backbone than previous generations of synthetic fiber and the hand turned resin handle feels solid in the hand. Available from Bullgoose Shaving

Aftershaves

• Penhaligon's Bayolea - An invigorating splash to cool the skin after shaving, with Witch Hazel extract to tighten pores. Available from Penhaligon's
• Myrsol F/Extra - Myrsol`s refreshing after shaves are highly regarded and leave your skin feeling toned and invigorated. F/Extra After Shave soothes skin irritated by shaving and leaves it feeling cooled and refreshed. Scented with a masculine, musky menthol scent. Availalbe from Gifts & Care
• Proraso Aftershave Splash - Straight from Italy, classic after shave splash is for the shave purists and gents who still prefer a little "bite" at the end. Barbershop favorite provides you with a fresh, addicting, minty "bite" to cap off a perfect shave. Available from Grooming Lounge

Shaving Soaps & Creams

• Taylor of Old Bond Street - An English classic, "TOBS" Shaving Cream in a jar is a high quality British shave cream with a fresh invigorating fragrance. Available from Amazon.com
• Shannons Soaps Fern City - Artisan soaps. Forest City Fern is their take on a traditional Fougere.  Over a dozen fragrance ingredients blend seamlessly, featuring a well-rounded lavender top end that gives way to an earthy, woody base. Available from Shannons Soaps
• Saponificio Varesino Cosmo - Triple milled shaving soap. Special Edition Shaving Soap for Cosmoprof 2016 international fair. Cosmo shaving soap represents their latest evolution in the Beta formulations. Available from Saponificio Varesino
• XPEC Shaving Cream - Luxury shaving cream with a palm and coconut oil base. XPEC easily works up an incredible, lubricating lather for the ultimate smooth, comfortable shave. Available from Smallflower
• Mystic Waters Egyptian Dragon - Excellent artisan shaving soap, Egyptian Dragon  is a blend of dragon's blood and myrrh resins and a touch of clove, with floral notes of rose and jasmine blending into a base of musk, patchouli, vanilla and amber. Available from Mystic Waters For Men
• Proraso Shaving Soap - Classic Italian shaving soap.  Formulated for sensitive skin. Provides a cream lather to soften the skin for a close shave without causing irritation. Available from Amazon.com
• Art of Shaving Sandalwood Shaving Cream - Generates a rich and foamy lather that helps protect the skin from irritation by improving razor glide. It softens the beard for a close and comfortable shave. Available from Art of Shaving
• Cold River Soap Works - Of course no Holiday Gift Guide would be complete without mentioning our very own shaving soaps! Offering three unique soaps (SELECT Tallow - OLIVA Vegan & GLIDE Triple Butter & Tallow Shaving Cream Soap), in a multitude of expertly blended fragrances. Designed for the Ultimate In Performance. Available from Cold River Soap Works

Bath Soaps

• Caswell-Massey - This sophisticated gift set includes three classic soaps; Sandalwood Woodgrain, Newport and Greenbriar. Triple-milled for a generous lather and lasting performance. Available from Caswell-Massey
• L'Occitane Pour Homme - Aromatic, masculine and invigorating.Formulated with an extra-gentle 100% plant-based base, this soap gently cleanses the skin and leaves it lightly perfumed with the aromatic and spicy scent. Available from L'Occitane
• Sudsy Soapery - Sea salt soap is super moisturizing and exfoliating! Sea salt with hints of fresh bergamot, Basil and a touch of peppermint. Available from Sudsy Soapery

Moisturizing Aftershaves & Balms

• Sapone Di Paolo - This aftershave balm will soothe your face even further and keep your skin comfortable and hydrated all day. Formulated to absorb quickly without feeling greasy. Available from Sapone Di Paolo
• Soap Commander - Use Drive Aftershave Balm for the perfect post-shave experience. Available from Soap Commander
• Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm - This rich balm is formulated with moisturizers, vitamins, and chamomile extracts that combine to sooth and calm skin that has become irritated during shaving. Available from Ulta Beauty
• Cold River Soap Works Moisturizing Aftershave - Our advanced Moisturizing Aftershave is designed to moisturize and calm the skin. Formulated with jojoba oil, aloe vera juice plus botanical and plant extracts to re-hydrate, reduce irritation and sooth the skin after shaving.  Available from Cold River Soap Works​​

And once your shopping is done, don’t forget to give to someone in need!

Happy Holidays from Cold River Soap Works!