No.15 Matilija Goat Milk Shaving Soap Kit – Sandalwood Shave Soap & Natural Brush
Our most popular shave soap, the No.15 Matilija Goat Milk Shaving Soap Kit brings together creamy goat milk shave soap, a reusable shaving mug, and a natural-bristle brush for traditional wet shaving at home. Fresh goat milk, comfrey-infused olive oil, Bentonite clay, botanical oils, and pure essential oils create a dense plant-based lather with the slip needed for smooth razor movement.
Sandalwood gives the Matilija shaving soap its warm, earthy foundation, while lavender introduces a softer herbal note. The result is a restrained botanical aroma inspired by classic barbershop shave soaps, without synthetic fragrance oils or an overpowering cologne scent.
Why Choose No.15 Matilija Shave Soap?
Matilija was developed for shavers who prefer the tactile ritual and controlled lather of traditional shave soap. Working the goat milk shaving soap with warm water and a brush produces a creamy cushion that helps soften facial hair and prepare the skin for the razor.
Bentonite clay contributes smooth glide and helps the shave soap maintain its consistency, while comfrey-infused olive oil adds richness to the botanical-oil foundation. This balance makes Matilija an approachable everyday shaving soap for experienced wet shavers and people trying a brush-and-mug shave for the first time.
The shaving soap kit includes: one reusable mug filled with No.15 Matilija goat milk shave soap and one natural-bristle shaving brush.
The Story Behind the Matilija Blend
Named for Matilija Canyon in the mountains above Ojai, No.15 reflects a quieter side of the California landscape: shaded trails, warm stone, native plants, and the earthy aroma that rises from the canyon after changing weather.
Sandalwood and lavender translate that atmosphere into a simple two-oil composition. Warm wood provides depth, while soft lavender keeps the aroma balanced and familiar. The blend was created to accompany an unhurried grooming ritual rather than compete with an aftershave or personal fragrance.
Ingredient Spotlight
The Matilija goat milk shaving soap combines Bentonite clay with comfrey-infused olive oil, fresh goat milk, and a varied base of plant oils and butters. Sandalwood and lavender provide its complete aromatic profile using pure essential oils rather than synthetic fragrance.
Sandalwood
Gives the Matilija shaving soap its warm, dry wood aroma and the grounded character associated with traditional grooming soaps.
Lavender
Softens the sandalwood with a clean herbal note, creating an understated aroma suitable for an everyday shave soap.
Bentonite Clay
A fine mineral clay selected to support smooth razor glide and help the shaving lather remain dense and stable.
A Traditional Brush-and-Mug Shaving Ritual
Matilija returns shaving to a simple ritual of warm water, a properly loaded brush, and creamy shave soap worked to the consistency you prefer.
- Soak the shaving brush briefly in warm water, then shake away the excess.
- Move the damp brush over the shave soap in firm circular motions until it collects a creamy paste.
- Build the lather in the mug or directly over damp facial hair, adding small amounts of water as needed.
- Shave with a clean razor, rinse thoroughly, and allow the goat milk shave soap and brush to dry between uses.
Lather, Razor Glide & Skin Feel
No.15 Matilija builds into a rich, finely textured shaving lather. The Bentonite clay provides a smooth feel beneath the razor, while the goat milk and comfrey-infused botanical oils help skin feel clean and comfortably conditioned after rinsing.
The aroma remains intentionally close to the ritual. Lavender appears first in the warm lather, followed by the deeper sandalwood note that gives this shave soap its recognizable old-world character.
Ideal For
- Traditional wet shaving with a brush and mug
- Daily facial shaving and beard-line maintenance
- Normal, dry-feeling, or frequently shaved skin
- Experienced wet shavers and first-time shave soap users
- Those who prefer warm sandalwood and soft herbal aromas
- Traditional grooming gifts and complete shaving kits
Crafted slowly in our Ojai workshop, the No.15 Matilija Goat Milk Shaving Soap Kit combines our most popular shave soap with a reusable mug and natural-bristle brush—a complete goat milk shaving soap kit shaped by Bentonite clay, botanical oils, sandalwood, lavender, and the enduring ritual of a well-prepared shave.
