As most wet shavers, I've accumulated many different soaps from various vendors over the years. Doing my best to narrow down to my favorites, it left me with only 3 mainstays. King R. Emporium is one of those soaps. One of my favorite scents, I always make sure I have the soap, aftershave, and star jelly on hand at all times. The story is what got me to buy the first tub, the results/scent is what got me to stay with it. I love this stuff! I would highly recommend it to anyone on the fence. I'm sure you won't regret it.

Outstanding scent, quintessential old school barbershop that covers every base plus proven PAA performance. You can't go wrong. I truly hope this stays as part of Razor Emporium's line and doesn't get discontinued because I will keep buying it.

Ah, King R. Emporium. The very name conjures images of opulent barbershops, mahogany trimmings, and master barbers wielding straight razors with practiced ease. But today, I'm not in some bygone era. I'm in my own bathroom, armed with a bowl, brush, and a puck of this legendary soap, ready to embark on a fragrant odyssey. First, the scent. It's not your grandpa's bay rum, oh no. This is a symphony of citrus and spice, a tropical punch for the senses. Almond and lemon dance on the forefront, like sunbeams glinting off turquoise waves. Bergamot adds a touch of herbal intrigue, while cool mint whispers promises of refreshment. Lavender, that mischievous herb, peeks through the green accord, hinting at hidden gardens and moonlit walks. But beneath this vibrant tapestry lies the soul of the scent: West Indian bay. It's not the harsh, medicinal bay of your nightmares. This is a bay tempered by sun and sea, infused with the sweetness of ripe guava and the warmth of sun-baked sand. It's the bay of pirates and poets, of hidden coves and forgotten treasures. And the lather? Oh, the lather! This is where the CK6 base truly shines. Thick, slick, and impossibly cushiony, it cradles my Rex Envoy razor like a cloud. Each pass is a smooth glide, a whispered promise of a perfect shave. The lather paints my face with a canvas of tropical bliss, and as I rinse, the scent lingers, a memory of sun-kissed skin and salty breezes. King R. Emporium is more than just a shave. It's an escape, a portal to a hidden paradise where worries melt away like ice in the midday sun. It's a reminder that even the most mundane of routines can be an adventure, a chance to lose yourself in the beauty of scent and sensation. So, if you're looking for a shave that's anything but ordinary, look no further than King R. Emporium. Just be warned: you might never want to come back from your island getaway. **In three words: unexpected, invigorating, addictive.**

Lathers easily, creates a smooth shave, and has a very nice fresh scent. My favorite.