Stirling shaving soap Bonafide 170ml

Stirling Bonafide Shaving Soap 170ml

Stirling Bonafide Shaving Soap 170ml is designed for those looking for a high-quality traditional shave, with a rich, protective lather and an elegant, clean fragrance that is exceptionally easy to wear every day. It is one of those products that successfully combines technical performance with olfactory refinement: on the one hand, it offers all the density and slickness expected from an excellent Stirling soap; on the other, it delivers a balanced, distinctive and highly versatile fragrance, particularly suitable for those who want a well-groomed profile even in professional settings. It is often described as one of the most office-friendly fragrances in the range: a shaving soap that adds style to the shaving ritual without ever becoming overpowering.

Bonafide has a clearly defined personality. It is the ideal shaving soap for anyone who wants to appear consistently well-groomed, with a masculine, modern and composed scent signature. It does not rely on overly sharp freshness, excessive sweetness or loud effects. Instead, it is built around a refined balance of spicy, floral and woody notes, resulting in an elegant and convincing fragrance that is perfect for everyday use. If you enjoy shaving soaps that leave the face pleasantly scented while maintaining a discreet and professional character, Bonafide is an excellent choice.

A shaving soap with a refined and versatile personality

The first quality you notice when using this shaving soap is its sense of balance. Bonafide has an olfactory composition that stands out for its cleanliness and composure, two characteristics highly appreciated by those who use it in the morning before going to work or whenever an elegant yet understated presence is desired. The fragrance is inspired by a well-known masculine scent admired for its contemporary sophistication, but here it is reinterpreted within the traditional shaving ritual. The result is a fragrance that enhances the experience and makes the use of brush and razor even more enjoyable.

This shaving soap comes in a generous jar containing approximately 170ml, an ideal amount for anyone who shaves regularly and wants a long-lasting product. With proper brush loading and careful water management, the soap provides many shaves while remaining enjoyable to use over time. It is suitable both for bowl lathering and for those who prefer to build the lather directly on the face. The Stirling base performs well with either method and makes it easy to create a dense, creamy and protective lather.

Fragrance pyramid: spicy opening, elegant heart and warm base

The fragrance profile of this shaving soap is built around three well-balanced layers. The top notes introduce the scent with a sophisticated blend of neroli, black pepper, cardamom and carrot seeds. The initial effect is fresh, although not traditionally citrusy, but rather aromatic and spicy. Its clean brightness is made more interesting by the presence of pepper and cardamom. Carrot seeds add an elegant green and slightly earthy nuance that sets Bonafide apart from more predictable masculine fragrances.

The heart reveals iris, violet, geranium and mate. This is where the fragrance develops its true signature. Iris adds a soft, almost fabric-like cleanliness with a highly refined character, while violet contributes a clean, powdery nuance. Geranium maintains the masculine structure, and mate introduces a dry, modern and green aromatic accent. The overall result is very well balanced: floral, but interpreted in a masculine way; clean, yet full of personality.

The base rests on amber, cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood. These notes make the fragrance more stable and enveloping without weighing it down. Amber adds warmth, cedarwood provides dryness and definition, patchouli contributes depth and an elegant touch, while sandalwood softens the composition with a pleasant woody creaminess. The resulting fragrance family can be described as woody, spicy and floral, with a clean and sophisticated character.

Stirling base performance: protection, density and comfort

In addition to its fragrance, this shaving soap stands out for the quality of its formula. The Stirling base uses beef tallow and stearic acid to create a rich, stable and highly protective lather. The presence of tallow helps build the classic cushion beneath the blade, making the shave smoother and safer, while stearic acid contributes to the density and structure of the lather. These ingredients are combined with others selected to improve overall comfort, including castor oil, vegetable glycerin, sweet almond oil, shea butter, coconut milk and lanolin.

The result is a very pleasant shaving experience. The razor glides smoothly, the skin remains protected throughout each pass, and the post-shave feel is softer and less affected by dryness or tightness. It is particularly suitable for those looking for a rich and reliable shaving soap base capable of delivering both comfort and technical performance, even on tougher beards or during more precise shaves.

How to use it for the best results

To get the best performance from Bonafide, load the brush thoroughly and add water gradually. This shaving soap performs best when properly hydrated. With a little patience, it produces a glossy, elastic and highly protective lather. You can build the lather in a bowl for greater control over the consistency or work it directly on the face until you achieve a creamy and even layer. In either case, the ideal result is a lather that supports the razor without drying too quickly and leaves the skin comfortable even after multiple passes.

• Stirling Bonafide shaving soap in a jar containing approximately 170ml
• Elegant and highly versatile fragrance, ideal for everyday use and professional environments
• Top notes: neroli, black pepper, cardamom and carrot seeds
• Heart notes: iris, violet, geranium and mate
• Base notes: amber, cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood
• Fragrance family: woody, spicy and floral
• Rich base with tallow, butters and oils for dense lather, protection and comfort

Over time, the shaving soap may undergo a natural maturation process. While stored, slight dehydration may occur, resulting in the loss of some of the water originally contained in the formula.

This may make the soap appear more compact and may cause it to pull slightly away from the sides of the jar, sometimes becoming firmer and more similar to a hard soap puck. This is completely normal and does not affect performance. After the first few uses, thanks to the water added during lathering, the soap will return to its original consistency while maintaining the same yield, slickness and lather quality.

Ingredients: Beef Tallow, Stearic Acid, Aqua (Water), Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice (Coconut Milk), Lanolin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Sodium Lactate, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Terpinolene, Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Size: 170ml

Made in USA

Weight	250 g
Dimensions	10 × 10 × 4 cm
Brand	Stirling Soap Company
Fragrance Family	Citrus, Woody
Made in	Made in USA
Container Type	Jar
Content Size	170 ml