Captain Fawcett's Expedition Reserve Shaving Soap is a legend among wet shavers - lovingly recreated from the Captain's own formula and built to deliver a rich, protective lather that makes the razor's work genuinely pleasurable. Notes of Pine Needle, Frankincense, and Sandalwood evoke distant lands and daring exploits, while the soap itself gets on with the serious business of softening bristles, moisturizing the skin, and ensuring an exceptionally smooth glide from first stroke to last. Presented in a handsome wooden bowl with a matching refill available for when the adventure continues. Adventure awaits.
For the traditional wet shaver who refuses to compromise on either performance or fragrance. The Expedition Reserve Shaving Soap suits anyone who has graduated from foam in a can and discovered that the ritual of a proper lather is half the point. A natural companion to the full Expedition Reserve collection, and a strong gifting choice for the man who takes his shave as seriously as his beard.
- Creates a rich, protective lather that softens facial hair for an exceptionally smooth shave
- Moisturizes skin throughout the shave, reducing irritation and razor drag
- Fragranced with the full Expedition Reserve woody-spiced scent
- Available with an eco-friendly refill to restock the original wooden bowl
- Recreated from Captain Fawcett's own formula, handmade in the UK
- Top Notes: Pine Needle, Elemi, Cumin & Coriander
- Middle Notes: Frankincense, Patchouli & Tobacco
- Base Notes: Sandalwood & Amber
The Expedition Reserve opens with a bracing hit of Pine Needle and Elemi, grounded by the warm spice of Cumin and Coriander. Frankincense and Patchouli deepen the heart into something richer and more resinous, with Tobacco adding quiet intrigue. The dry-down settles into Sandalwood and Amber - warm, smooth, and built to last. The bright promise of distant shores, worked into a lather.
Wet your shaving brush with warm water and swirl generously over the soap to build a rich lather. Apply the lather evenly to the beard area and proceed to shave. For the refill: place the refill puck directly into the wooden bowl and use as above.
A great shaving soap is one of the most underrated upgrades in a grooming routine - the difference between a functional shave and a genuinely enjoyable one. Captain Fawcett's Expedition Reserve formula delivers on both counts: the lather is rich and protective, and the Expedition Reserve fragrance makes the whole ritual feel considered rather than rushed. The refill option makes it a sustainable long-term choice. Available at MASC in the original wooden bowl and as a standalone refill.
*Subject to change. Customers should refer to product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Sodium Tallowate, Potassium Stearate, Sodium Stearate, Aqua (Water), Potassium Laurate, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Palm Kernel Acid, Potassium Palm Kernelate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Sodium Chloride, Acetyl Cedrene, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Linalyl Acetate, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, O-tolyl Biguanide, Pinene, Linalool, Limonene, Eugenol, Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol, Beta-caryophyllene, Petrolatum, Tetrasodium Edta, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide).



