Product Overview

A soap and the mug it was sized for. Taconic states its 3 inch soap pucks fit perfectly in Parker’s Apothecary Shave Mug, and this set boxes the two together: the Excalibur puck, which Taconic describes as classically fresh and clean with notes of musk and woods and a touch of sweetness, in Parker’s black stoneware mug.

The mug is handmade stoneware, 5 x 4 x 4 inches, made in the USA by one of America’s last stoneware factories in Parker’s words, with a tapered shape for building lather, an apothecary handle and heavyweight walls that hold heat. The soap is handmade in upstate New York. A brush is the one thing to add.

Key Features

• ✓ Taconic’s 4 oz. Excalibur Shaving Soap: musk and woods, per Taconic
• ✓ Parker’s SMB Black Apothecary Shaving Mug in handmade stoneware
• ✓ Sized to each other: the mug holds soaps up to 3 inches round, the puck is 3 inches
• ✓ Tapered mug shape for lather, heavyweight walls for heat retention, per Parker
• ✓ Soap claims per Taconic: incredible lather, conditions and protects from razor irritation
• ✓ Both pieces made in the USA

What Is Included

• ✓ One 4 oz. puck of Taconic Excalibur Shaving Soap, 3 inches round, in its protective container
• ✓ One Parker SMB Black Apothecary Shaving Mug, handmade stoneware, 5 x 4 x 4 inches

The SKU spells the pairing: TSSEX is Taconic’s Excalibur Shaving Soap and SMB is Parker’s Black Apothecary Shaving Mug.

Product Specifications

What This Set Does

A mug is the traditional home of a hard shaving soap: the puck lives in it, the brush loads on it, and the lather builds in it, warm off the stoneware. This set removes the one compatibility question by pairing a 3 inch puck with the mug built to hold 3 inch pucks.

Per Taconic, the soap creates an incredible lather and a smooth, slick shaving experience, conditions and moisturizes while protecting from razor irritation, and suits all skin types including sensitive skin. Per Parker, the mug’s tapered design creates lather with any size brush and its heavyweight stoneware retains heat. All claims attributed to their makers.

Who This Is Best For

How To Use The Set

Set the puck in the mug. Work a wet shaving brush over it in circles until the brush loads, then build the lather on the face or in the mug, which is Taconic’s published method for this soap.

The apothecary handle is there for the off hand while the brush works, and the heavy stoneware keeps the lather warm, per Parker.

Care and Storage

Tip standing water out of the mug after shaving and let the puck dry in it uncovered, per Taconic’s drying guidance for its soaps. The stoneware asks only not to be dropped.

Shipping and Returns

Ships fast from Montreal, Canada. Free shipping in Canada on orders $49+.

See our Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy for full details.

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