Gentleman's Study

Old Parchment, Leather Binding, Cedar Desks, Antique Woodwork, Clove, Plum, Peach, Peony, Violet, Vanilla, Pepper, Patchouli

Step inside and shut winter out. Outside, Alberta’s wind howls and snow drifts stack high against the walls. Inside, it’s warm cedar, cracked leather, and parchment pages that smell like stories waiting to be read by firelight.

Gentleman’s Study is our nod to that quiet refuge—a room that holds the cold at bay with warmth and just enough mischief to keep it from feeling too buttoned up. MacDuff, scholar by the hearth when he’s not chasing snowdrifts, keeps watch—proof a warm mind and a wild nose can get along just fine.

Old parchment, leather bindings, and polished woodwork lead the way—dry, warm, familiar. Plum, peach, peony, and violet drift in like the softest promise of spring under all that snow. Clove and pepper bring a cozy spice, patchouli hums low and earthy, and vanilla softens it all—like the last crackle of the fire before the logs settle into coals.

Please note this is a reworked version of our prior 2022 scent "NYC Odyssey"

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MacDuff’s Shave Soap – Built for the Blade, Designed for the Skin

This isn’t your granddad’s shave puck—unless he was a backcountry chemist with a taste for quality.

Each MacDuff shave soap is poured small-batch in Edmonton and packed with a blend that does more than just lather—it cares for your skin while you carve through stubble.

Why This Shave Soap Works (And Why You’ll Care):

Tallow & Stearic Acid — The old-school backbone for a dense, stable lather that gives your razor the glide it deserves.
Four Butters – Shea, cocoa, kokum, mango, plus a superfat boost of shea—rich moisture that softens hair, protects skin, and leaves zero tightness behind.
Superfat Oils – Rice bran, jojoba, and pumpkin seed oils nourish the skin beneath the lather, keeping your face smooth long after the shave.
Castor Oil & Glycerin — Add volume and slickness to your lather, so your razor works smarter, not harder.
Goat Milk — Gentle exfoliation and natural softness—keeps skin calm while you clear away whiskers.
Silk Protein — Gives a polished, soft feel post-shave—skin feels fresh, never stripped.
Tremella Mushroom Extract — Nature’s hyaluronic acid. This snow mushroom holds up to 500 times its weight in water, pulling moisture in and locking it down so your skin stays plump and calm long after the blade’s done its work.
Aloe Vera & Sodium Lactate – Keep hydration in and irritation out.

The result? A shave soap that loads fast, lathers big, and leaves your face feeling better than it found it. No clay, no shortcuts—just straight-up performance.

Handmade in Edmonton, Alberta—always small batch, always crafted with care. The best natural shaving soap for those who want performance without compromise.

Each low-profile jar holds 120 grams of skin-first shave soap, easy to stack and built for the counter.

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This is a soft soap — best for bowl or face lathering. Do not bloom! Tub lathering can pick up too much product.

Scoop out a small, dime-sized amount (adjust as you like) and smash into a bowl--then with a damp brush and work it into a paste. Slowly add a few drops of water at a time while building your lather in the bowl. Aim for a dense, yogurt-like texture.

If you see large bubbles, you’ve added water too quickly. Keep working the brush — the bubbles will settle into a smooth, creamy lather.

Thanks to Angelo and the Shave Arcade for the tutorial below:

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V5 Base

Stearic Acid, Tallow, Shea Butter, Glycerin, Castor Oil, Kokum Butter, Mango Butter, Cocoa Butter, Sodium Lactate, Rice Bran Oil, Goat's Milk, Aloe Vera, Tremella (Snow Mushroom) Extract, Jojoba Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Silk, Propanediol, Scent Blend