Wild Seas Shaving Soap

First off a bit of background. I've been wet shaving for approximately 4 years. Early on, like many others, I felt compelled to sample as many soaps, razors and blades as possible. I've tried all of the "must haves". I quickly learned which soaps and razors I seemed to use the most. Mostly tallow soaps. Mostly medium to mild razors and blades. I have normal to slightly sensitive skin. Enter Trigodon soap. Very nice aluminum container. Wide enough to load a brush in---I bowl lather. Scent is mild. Very pleasing scent profiles. Present throughout the shave. Very nice! Lathering is extremely easy. Thick, creamy and glossy lather. Tight, dense bubbles. BTW I use mostly Omega and Semogue boar brushes. I have two synthetics which get some use as well. The lather spreads easily. Does not dissipate in any way. Easily lasts the entire shave. A warmed ceramic bowl keeps the remaining lather warm for the next pass. Razor glide is smooth and fluid. No skipping or stuttering as I pull it along. Easy WTG and XTG passes. I never do ATG passes. I dont chase BBS shave at all. I am perfectly content with DFS. Post shave was very nice. I couple of my tallow soaps did a tiny bit better but not by much. And they are double the price. My skin felt smooth--not dry. Normal--nor tight. I could have skipped post shave routine if needed. But as many wet shavers know the post shave routine is equally important---if not as much fun as the actual shave. I equally enjoy the preshave, shave and post shave portions. Post shave is very very nice! I did skip all pre shave products while initially testing this soap. In short this is a very very nice soap. A budget standout in all areas. Scent is very nice. Dissipates after shave as not to conflict with aftershave or cologne. Lather is thick, long lasting, creamy and cushioning. Post shave is excellent. I could easily skip post shave balms in summer months. I enjoy balms in winter for the extra protection. All in all a great soap at a great price. YMMV but I am extremely pleased with this product. I purchased two and will probably purchased the 3rd scent as well. I wish this company continued success. I hope folks discover what an excellent budget shave soap this is.

I ordered this having never heard of this brand, admittedly because the tin looked cool. The ingredients sounded good, so I took a shot. I'm a 40-something woman who uses soap & a brush after years of canned foams & gels that always left my skin irritated & dry. My regular soap rotation includes Cella and Proraso. I ordered all 3 scents of the Trigodon - Woodland Umber, Wild Seas, and White Dunes. Woodland Umber is probably the most masculine and woodsy - "wet forest" comes to mind. Wild Seas & White Dunes both smell fresh & oceany (but not coconuty) with a hint of citrus. The scent on all 3 is very light and not overwhelming, and I don't notice a heavy fragrance when I lather - but bear in mind I'm also not lathering my face as a man would, so your mileage may vary. The texture & performance of this soap is almost identical to Cella, if you're familiar with that, although Trigodon seems firmer/harder than Cella. I added a tiny bit of hot water to the top of the soap and let it sit for maybe 3-5 minutes, poured most of it off, and spent maybe 5-10 seconds loading my wet brush. I didn't need anymore time because Trigodon lathers incredibly easily and quickly straight from the tin, and produces a lot of thick, rich, stable lather. Close shave with no irritation or dryness, and clean rinsing. I will take it a step further & say this performs slightly better than Cella. If you like Cella's performance but don't like the fragrance, or just want to try something different, I would highly recommend you give this brand a shot. Also, the metal tin has a screw-on lid and seems like it would be excellent for travel, and is a nice standard size that would be reusable for other soaps once you empty it. I am enjoying this soap and it will be a new regular in my rotation.

I am novice to wet shaving but have finally just about chucked my electric shaver. After using up the shaving cream that I purchased with a kit from my local boutique shaving shop, I decided to try shaving soap (supposedly better and cheaper per shave). Trigodon's Woodland Umber soap is my first try and I love it. It lathers great, goes on great, smells great, and over the last few weeks of consistent use, I can really tell my skin looks and feels so much better. The steely canister looks cool and is really easy to use. As a newbie, I liked the QR code link to a youtube video on how best to use the product. I will definitely be sticking with shave soaps and will try some of Trigodon's other scents. Good product over all.

I don’t know what to say! I’m a veteran wet shaver and I’ve never experienced a soap that was so good and so bad at the same time.The performance of the soap is top notch. It’s right up there with the best soaps I’ve used. It’s easy to work up a superb, creamy lather with wonderful cushion and glide.But, the scent... this is where I’m speechless. Awful, is one of the only words that come to mind. I don’t even know how to describe it other than vile.I’m wondering if I got a bad tin. It’s honestly hard for me to believe that anyone could find this scent pleasant.It’s a pity, because the actual shaving experience is fantastic. Unfortunately, I don’t think I can get beyond the scent. If the soap smelled even remotely nice, this would be a five star review ...

Great soap that smells amazing. Great slickness and glide. I was reluctant to try as most vegan soaps dont provide much cushion, but this one does. It is a very thirsty soap and doesn't seem like you load a lot on your brush, but use a little extra hot water (or bloom water) and BOOM lather explosion. This soap will last a long time.Comes in a quality tin and smells like clean linens

When I first received the soap in the tin can about the size of a shoe polish can, for the money, I was disappointed. Now it is my favorite shaving soap, as it lasts a very long time. 5 spins with a damp shaving brush in the can, whips up enough creamy lather for 3 passes on a heavy beard if needed.

I have been using the shaving soap regularly for a whole month now, and it is unbelievable how little is over. I am concluding that this is because it takes very few swipes and almost no time to generate lather quickly so very little of the shaving soap actually gets used. Super value. Love the fragrance as well. The top notes are definitely aquatic and it has a subtle fougere follow through if you take a deep whiff. I am partial to aquatic scents near the face so this is heaven for me.

I have been using this product for a while now. I love the fact that in less than 7-8 brush strokes the shaving cream lathers for a shave. I like unscented products. It suits my purpose perfectly.

This is my first experience with using a shaving soap, and I’m completely sold. It’s easier to apply and foam up than a regular shaving cream. The fragrance is fresh and to be honest I wouldn’t have minded it being a bit stronger. Overall highly recommend.

Nice soap. Lathers well. The scent doesn't stay for long but does the job well.

TL;DR; Just bloody buy it already.Navjot Sidhu once famously said during commentary, "A good lather is half the shave!!" and I see the truth in that. For that, you need a good shaving soap and this product is exactly that.I'll just say that this is an awesome product. From the first glance of opening the package down to the end of the shave, it feels like it is a well made, well thought and a premium product. The fact that this is made in India is a cherry on the cake.I started using a double edge safety razor in the last 2 years and it has been a revelation. Razor burns have been next to zero. I haven't touched a gilette razor since then. I have therefore gone out and bought several shaving soaps mainly to try out various brands and also for their fragrances/textures. This Trigodon Wild Seas is absolutely right up there with the best and I've purchased both their fragrances on Amazon.Scent: I'm biased towards Woodland Umber because I love forests and hiking through them. But the Wild Seas fragrance is not far behind either and I love this too. The fragrance feels fresh, crisp and light reminding you of stormy seas. However, I do think the scent can be slightly overpowering (just a tiny bit and maybe Trigodon can reduce the perfume oils by ~5%). There is a review somewhere below that describes how important the 15-20 mins of shaving is in a man's life. I totally agree with him. A great fragrance can lift your spirits and enhance your mood. It will make your day by giving it a good start.Lather: Lathering is good, forms quickly and in about minute you have a rich, slick lather - not too runny and not too foamy either (I have a synthetic brush not badger hair). The soap provides good lubrication with the skin and the razor can do its job without giving any razor burns. So plus points to that. The lather also stays firm in the bowl, enough to last for a 2nd pass.Pricing: It is slightly on the higher side, but I'm ok with it considering it is an Indian product and I'd like to see more from a company that has already given us this. The tin feels premium, the scent is great and the lather is good too, which does justify the price in a way. I've been using it for the last 6-7 (not everyday) and it has lasted well.Materials: I liked how they packaged it. The box is neat and it contained a small note describing the soap and what Trigodon's philosophy was. Just makes the product more wholesome. The tin feels premium and the font on the label is good (could be a little bigger for older eyes).Just buy it. Buy both of them. And if Trigodon lists their third fragrance on amazon, buy that as well.