A shaving soap in a bowl is both practical, functional and in many cases sustainable and climate-smart. You get a nice bowl or jar filled with lovely shaving soap. You can also often refill the shaving soap in the bowl with refill soap when the previous one is gone. This makes it a sustainable, climate-smart alternative for classic wet shaving.
Frequently asked questions and answers about shaving soap in a bowl
What type of shaving bowl and soap should I choose?
It’s entirely up to you, your liking and your taste. A beautiful wooden bowl in dark or light wood appeals to many, others want a shaving soap in a porcelain bowl, while some want one in plastic. Whichever you choose, you will get a soap you will be happy with. Should you then in many cases feel that no, it was not the right soap, you can replace it with another refill soap.
Is there a difference between the different types of shaving cups?
No, not more than in terms of appearance and that in the case of shaving soap in a bowl of wood or porcelain, there is almost always refill soap available when the current soap is gone. It is also available when it comes to plastic bowls but not all cases.
How do I use a shaving soap in a bowl?
Usually accompanied by a slightly damp shaving brush. Feel free to moisten the shaving soap with a little water to make it easier to create shaving foam. Whisk with a circular motion around the bowl for a moment until you have the desired amount of shaving foam on your shaving brush. Of course, you can do it again if you wish.
Why should I choose a shaving soap in a bowl?
Shaving soaps in bowls are in almost all cases a sustainable climate-smart product, especially in cases where the soap can be refilled with refill soap and the bowl can be reused. This means that the amount of packaging can be reduced and the product can be used for longer without having to be recycled or thrown away.