Richard D.

Lathers easily. Great cushion and slickness.

Daniel W C.

I’m a repeat customer on buying this soap. Great scent. Lathers well. Highly recommended!

John R.

Smooth shave with no irritation. Love it!

rossana p.

The best company in the world!!!

Steve P.

I have tried a variety of different artisan shaving soaps. I find that it is easy to produce great lather with C&F soaps. Fresh Start is no exception! 20-seconds of loading the brush, and you can easily produce enough lather for three passes. I really like the scent of Fresh Start. It has a nice floral start, but as you work through the shave, the other notes come through. It pairs well with lots of different after shaves.

Jade W.

I have a meeting this afternoon, so I thought I would get a shave in, and try another one of the samples from C&F. I decided 'Fresh Start' was an appropriate name for a big interview. My first thought on the scent was my least favorite of the samples I got. It gave off a sharp scent, that came off as a mix of almond, cedar, and something else I couldn't quite put my....mustache... on. The scent seems to blossom into a more enjoyable aroma as you lather, and it lathers great. I bowl lathered this time and had no issues. My skin definitely felt more dry than usual, but I can't attribute that to the soap. This could very well come from a number of things, as I am trying new techniques, pre-shaves, growth lengths, and so forth. I regret not getting a matching aftershave from C&F, and will be doing that in the future. This scent does pair nicely with Nivea Cooling Balm though. Definitely a product I would try again.

Dean S.

I got this soap in a sample pack as part of the Independence day deal. Got to try it this evening and botched the first lather by adding a tiny bit too much water, ended up squeezing it out, tossing it and started a new lather. I ended up scooping out a little more from the sample tin into the bottom of my scuttle and worked the lather more. Took a lot of work to get a good lather from this soap, I didn't have this much trouble with the Rum Runner scent. Back to the review, two things to the low rating on this one and the first is the scent. I don't get any Lavender or geranium scent, no floral scents, no woodsy scent. It smells like a sterile environment or a kind of cleaning solution for bathrooms, I don't get the fresh scent. The other reason for the low rating is lacking in the performance/slickness department. After working it for such a long time in my scuttle I did get a nice rich lather but the feeling behind the razor seemed dry and didn't seem to leave any residual slickness behind. I won't be trying this particular scent again.

Fresh Start Shaving Soap

$21.99

A morning routine that changes how you think about the day needs to be impressive. Prepare to be impressed by the clean and crisp experience of Fresh Start. It starts with Geranium's light base, which provides a moderate floral component with a hint of spice that harmonizes with the other scents.

A refreshing mix of raw, earthy essences and herbaceous notes, including cedar, Amyris, and Vetiver, as well as a healthy shot of Lavender, delivers a crisp rejuvenating scent profile that is available nowhere else on the market. Imagine a morning ritual that feels less like a routine and more like a new beginning. You get the comfortable organic values of the woody, leathery base scents and the powerful, refreshing floral and herbaceous notes compelling you to get something accomplished. It's a feel-good experience that pairs well with the experiential value of a wet shave.

The Lavender wakes you up. The Cedar and Amyris offer a blend of warmth and strength, while the Geranium's slightly peppery note offers a brisk harmony to which the other fragrances can dance.

Finally, the Vetiver's fresh-cut grass attribute, which also has a slight citrus tone, brings the overall complexity to a high note that rouses the senses and gets your blood pumping – ready to meet the day. Carpe Diem indeed.

A Cooper & French original scent profile!

Also available -
Fresh Start Aftershave Balm
Fresh Start Bar Soap
Fresh Start Shaving Soap & Aftershave Balm Bundle (Save $3.99)

See the How To Lather page for information and a video about creating a great lather.

For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Ingredients

Distilled Water, Potassium Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Potassium Tallowate, Sodium Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Glycerin, Essential Oils, Sodium Lactate

Video Reviews
Note: This review features the old container style.

Note: This review features the old container style.