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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAs the name suggests, companies make small trial-size containers of their best-selling shaving soaps for you to try. For example, the shaving soap brand Chiseled Face Groomatorium offers a 10-pack of their most popular shaving soaps for $16.99 (or an individual sample for $1.99). For comparison, a full-size four ounce container from the same brand will cost you $14.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, as you can see, samples are a price-effective way to test a bunch of different shaving soaps for the cost of only one full-size container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you’ll need on hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When trialing a new soap, you’ll want to have the following on hand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Shaving brush<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shaving bowl (a textured bowl with ridges works best as it allows the soap to latch onto the grooves)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shaving soap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spoon or tiny spatula (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Note: if your sample size is about 0.5oz, this should serve you about two shaves<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Testing out the shaving soap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here’s how you can test out the shaving soap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Step 1<\/strong>: Make sure the bottom of your bowl is bone-dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 2<\/strong>: Scoop out half of the sample with your finger, spoon, or spatula and smear it into the bottom of your shaving bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 3<\/strong>: Here, you want to focus on not having the shaving soap clumped up in one spot and spread it out evenly. The more surface area covered on the bowl, the better, as it will help the lather form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 4<\/strong>: Soak and squeeze out your shaving brush, then add a few drops of water to the shaving soap and begin working it into a lather. Here’s a detailed guide on lathering shaving soap<\/a> if you need more help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 5<\/strong>: Apply shaving soap to your face and shave as you normally would. If you have multiple samples you are testing, We strongly recommend taking notes of how each shaving soap performed. If you find a few winners, you can order a full-size container of the ones you like the most.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Helpful videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As is often the case, some passionate fans in the wet shaving community have even put together some terrific videos explaining the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Step 2<\/strong>: Scoop out half of the sample with your finger, spoon, or spatula and smear it into the bottom of your shaving bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step 1<\/strong>: Make sure the bottom of your bowl is bone-dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n