Manna di Sicilia Shaving Soap: Special Edition Beta 4.3
4This special edition shaving soap is presented in an anthracite-colored aluminum tin with an intricately stamped metallic label in antique brass. The triple-milled hard soap is intended to be used with a shaving brush.
The Special Edition features the characteristic fragrance of the collection and uses our 'Beta 4.3' formulation - a further step forward in the evolution of our shaving soap in pursuit of enhanced lubrication and protection during the shave and enhanced post-shave skin feel.
Manna is the sap that derives from the incision made onto the Ash tree that has grown wild for many centuries in the dried and sun kissed island of Sicily. For Saponificio Varesino, the manna sap used in this collection comes from the Park of Madonie situated between the towns of Castelbuono and Pollina.
The renewed formulation includes a larch tree extract which reduces trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), making it an excellent choice for those skin types that tend to dryness. It also includes a new vegetal compound, based on castor oil, that gives a lubricating action and helps the razor mechanical action.
Part of the Manna di Sicilia Collection.
Product size: 5.3 oz (150g); 90mm diameter
Saponificio Varesino Shaving Soap formulations contain soluble ingredients that need to be activated with water. For best results use the following steps to prepare your soap:
* Wet the soap: cover the surface with a thin veil of hot water for 2-3 minutes. We recommend preparing your soap in one of our hand-carved wood shaving soap bowls.
* Wet the brush: Run the brush under warm water to saturate the bristles. This will prime it to accept the shaving cream or soap. Shake off any excess water.
* Add shaving soap: Run the bristles over the shaving soap. Because you’re dealing with a quality soap, you actually don’t need to use much to create an amazing lather.
* Work into a lather: Using circular motions, work the brush around your beard and enjoy the scent of your shaving soap. The circular motions will also raise hairs from the skin’s surface for easier removal with the razor.
* Rinse the brush: Once you’re done, run the brush under some cold water. Use your fingers to separate the bristles to get all of the soap out of the hair. Squeeze the excess water from the brush and set it back in its stand.
The slightly citrusy top notes of bergamot and orange of the Manna di Sicilia fragrance are well balanced by aromatic notes of sage and traces of fenugreek, a prelude to a warm body note with a slight hint of honey that gives a hint of tobacco and spices, softened by floral traces of jasmine and geranium leaves.
The base note is woody and amber of patchouli, cedar wood, benzoin resin and guaico wood to make the memory of the perfume warmer and more full-bodied.
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- the East Coast should be expected to arrive within 1-3 days
- the West Coast should be expected to arrive within 5-10 days.
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- Issue a Refund: We will issue a refund if you choose to cancel your order after such an instance of non-delivery. We will deduct the original shipping fee from your refund, as well as any additional charges/penalties shipping carriers apply for returning the package to us; or
- Re-ship: In such cases, an additional fee will apply to reship your goods.
United StatesLove it
Recently bought a couple varieties of Safofinicio Varesino shave soap and I absolutely love them! Great lather, exceptional feel. Highly recommend.
CanadaGive SV shaving soap a try!
I bought 2 SV soaps. It was my first experience with this brand. The shaves have been top tier. The scent, for both, reminds me of those little sample soaps they leave for you in luxury hotels. So far I’ve been very impressed and plan on buying more from them in the future.
CanadaGive SV shaving soap a try!
I bought 2 SV soaps. It was my first experience with this brand. The shaves have been top tier. The scent, for both, reminds me of those little sample soaps they leave for you in luxury hotels. So far I’ve been very impressed and plan on buying more from them in the future.
United StatesTop tier soap.
The Beta 4.3 formulation from SV is simply one of the best shave soaps on the market. Brush loading is easy, even though it is a hard triple-milled puck. Dialing in the lather is easy as the soap will accept a pretty wide band of water loading. Performance is top notch, excellent glide and protection with good residual slickness, also rinses clean and leaves skin feeling nourished. I'd describe Manna di Sicilia as a medium+ on scent strength, which is a good place to be imo. For those concerned with cost, consider the following. A typical plastic tub of artisan soap, pick your favorite artisan, will cost $18-$25 generally. Said plastic tub will last you at best 1/3 as long as a puck of Saponificio Varesino (a few notable exceptions here), therefore SV is the better choice from a cost per use standpoint. Finally, the stamped aluminum soap container is not only more eco-friendly than a disposable plastic tub, it is more aesthetically pleasing on your countertop next to your brush and razor. Just buy the dang soap, you won't regret it.