Kaizen Shaving Soap - Ultima 2
There's a Japanese symbol, 改善, which means "improvement". As you can tell by now, I'm passionate about learning the history and traditions of other cultures, and I truly resonated with this mindset. It is actually a Japanese borrowing of a word from classical Chinese, entering Japan in the Nara Period (years 710-794) through Buddhist scriptures. As a business owner, husband, and father, I am constantly trying to improve and strive for success. When developing our (now retired) k2e base, along with this fragrance, I thought this name was just perfect; thus, our kaizen was born.
Kaizen is a fusion of mandarin, tangerine, and lemon zest, with a dash of bergamot and apple for a fresh and green base. A touch of neroli adds extra charm, but don't worry, it won't overpower your senses. The middle notes are a mix of floral and citrus, while cedar and other woods bring depth. The final stage is a surprisingly spicy and woody blend, almost like a whole new scent altogether.
Notes: Mandarin, Calabrian Bergamot, Lemon Peel, Neroli, Honeysuckle, Green Apple, Rose, Tobacco Absolute, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedarwood
We are proud to present Kaizen in our new custom glass jars, embossed with our logo and packaged in our custom black tubed boxes, each hand-stamped with our wax seal. Each jar is generously filled with 5 ounces of our new Ultima 2 shaving soap.
Due to the increased weight of the glass jar and packaging, shipping costs may be slightly higher than with our previous packaging.
Ultima2 Shaving Soap Ingredients: Stearic Acid, Beef Tallow, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii(Shea) Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter, Aqua (Water), Beer, Sodium Hydroxide, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Emu Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed (Mango) Butter, Elaeis Guinneensis (Palm Fruit) Oil, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid
Soap Base is on point and the fragrance is ideal for summer or warmer weather. "Summer in a bottle"
Awesome, clean, crisp, invigorating.
This is my number one scent and product. It's a no-brainer! Top performing and not only that it makes the Mrs Smile. How can you beat that?
This is an outstanding product with a fantastic scent profile, but its true standout feature is the performance. It produces a rich lather with excellent cushion and a moisturizing effect that makes the entire shave experience truly enjoyable. Kudos on the Ultimate 2 formula!
A & E hands down have the best packaged and coolest graphics of all the shave soap companies! The padded box with the wax seal on top is just all class. This newer Kaizen scent seems a little lighter and fresher than the previous one but is perfect for the spring weather in the southern hemisphere right now. The soap lathers like a dream and is super slick on the skin!
Smells like a sour pear that rotted away. Unfortunate that returns aren't accepted. Feels like throwing $25 in the trash.
Hello Noah,
First, thank you for your business and for taking the time to leave your reviews. We publish all reviews, positive and negative, because we believe strongly in transparency. Your 1-star review, as well as your 2-star review of Spartacus, are no exception.
We obviously strongly disagree with your assessment of both fragrances. Scent is extraordinarily subjective, and fortunately, the experiences reflected in all the other customer reviews of these products have been very different from yours. We’ll let those reviews, along with yours, speak for themselves.
We’re sorry neither fragrance worked for you and genuinely wish you well.
— Ariana & Evans
Very unique scent, in a grwat way. Leaves my skin feeling great.
Love this soap. Smells amazing. Little goes a long way. Very smooth and sleek.
Awesome fruity scent. Even better lather. Love it.
Great soap, great smell. Ranks right up there with The Undersea. Very happy
Great texture, amazing smell. Good smooth shave
Another great soap from A&E. Smell is strong in the tub and magic on the face. Highly recommend.
Performs great smell awesome
Delicious scent, very unique and the wood notes added to the splash... magic
My first A&E soap, and I instantly understood why wet shavers talk about Kaizen like its a sacred rite. I didnt even lather it right the first time, and it still gave me the smoothest shave of my life. Smelled like someone made a fruit salad in a five-star hotel lobby. I feel spoiled.
If you love citrus scents pull the trigger. Beautiful with some of the cast creating some intrigue without robbing the freshness. I love it, keeps things interesting and a great scent to carry the base name.
The scent is eye opening.it is one I use when something dark or spicy is NOT the mood I am in. This soap invigorates the senses and get your day started off on the right foot. The soap itself is slick, creamy and thick. I can use both a DE or a straight razor. Another great A&E soap added to my ever growing collection.
This scent is hard to describe. Sweet, very very sweet. Like skittles mixed with pink bubble gum sweet. Not my style and glad I only have a sample. Very feminine. Not my style. I'd only consider it as a gift for a woman who likes overly sweet scents. (And I actually know a few who'd like it.) If your lady isn't using a soap to shave her legs? Introduce her to it with this scent, but pay attention to what scents she has in her perfume collection and use that as a guide.
LOOK AT THAT NEW LABEL. i believe kaizen is a scent that anyone could enjoy and use at anytime of the year. it opens up into an absolutely amazing scent with so much going on in a good way
My favorite scent. It works no matter the season and just smells fresh and clean.
Yes, "quirky" fits very well. Vibrant, bright, herbaceous-citrusy, fresh floral with a lively green apple note. Perfect for the warm seasons. Simply a dream. I love it!
Excellent refreshing scent! You won't be disappointed!
Classic. My first from Pete and still one of the best in wet shaving.
INCREDIBLE scent - one of my all-time favorties! PERFECTLY citrus/floral balanced - not feminine at all so don't be shy...this soap is truly amazing and one of the best scents honestly in all of wet shaving
Beautiful soaps that lather incredibly well and smell amazing.
I had a small problem with delivery, not their fault, that they got into within ĥours even though we're in different countries.
Very happy with the service and product, very professional.