The Awakening Shave Soap

The Scent Atlas is incomplete without this shave soap. While it isn't available through Shave Compass, you can purchase it directly from HAGS.

→ The Awakening — Shaving Soap

ARTISAN DESCRIPTION

OSIRIS X Base Shaving Soap

OSIRIS X is the evolved form of our original OSIRIS base—rebuilt for higher performance, stronger structure, and uncompromising consistency while remaining fully plant-based.

This upgrade delivers a denser, more protective cushion, increased slickness, and markedly improved residual glide, allowing the razor to remain effortless even during extended buffing and precision work. Post-shave, the skin feels deeply comfortable: moisturized, soft, and smooth, with a clean finish and no oily or tacky residue.

OSIRIS X features a more stable and more substantial vegan structure, engineered to handle significantly more water without collapsing. The surface is firmer and more controlled than the previous version, making brush loading deliberate and consistent—no overthinking, no wasted product.

This is an upgrade at the same price.
Same soul. Sharper edge.

OSIRIS X contains no animal fat and no animal-derived substitutes.

Why “Osiris” — Reforged

Named after the Egyptian god Osiris—symbol of renewal, vegetation, fertility, and rebirth—OSIRIS X represents evolution through refinement. A plant-driven base rebuilt for stronger performance, greater stability, and complete control, while preserving the clean and balanced character that defined the original.

The process

OSIRIS X is produced using a controlled hot-process method, designed to create a tighter, more resilient vegan soap matrix. This allows the base to absorb more water while maintaining density, structure, and stability throughout the shave.

The result is a lather that remains consistent and locked-in from the first pass to the final rinse.

Key components & performance role

Murumuru Seed Butter
Rich in fatty acids that support elasticity and help maintain a soft, conditioned skin feel after the shave.

Jojoba Seed Oil
Skin-compatible wax esters that promote balance, comfort, and a calm post-shave finish.

Apricot Kernel Oil
Lightweight and nourishing, helping support glide and leaving skin smooth and refined.

Avocado Oil
Enhances overall conditioning and contributes to a comfortable, hydrated post-shave feel.

Kaolin Clay
Improves razor glide and adds subtle cushion while maintaining a clean skin feel.

What you’ll experience

• Denser, more protective cushioning
• Enhanced slickness with improved residual glide
• A lather that accepts more water without breaking
• More stable structure and consistent performance
• A clean, smooth post-shave feel with lasting comfort

Directions

OSIRIS X has a firm croap texture. Do not bloom.
Load the brush directly from the surface for approximately 10–15 seconds. Build lather in a bowl or on the face, adding water gradually. The base is highly water-tolerant and performs best when fully hydrated, producing a dense, creamy, luxurious lather.

Scent meter

The scent-strength indicator on the bottom of the jar reflects intensity when lathered, not straight from the container.

NaOH-free

OSIRIS X Base is Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) FREE.

Full ingredients (INCI)

Potassium Stearate, Aqua, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Parfum, Potassium Cocoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Potassium Avocadoate, Sodium Lactate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Kaolin, Sodium Chloride, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Linalool, Coumarine, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Cinnamate, Citronellol, Geraniol

Important information

For external use only.
Net Wt. 4 oz / 114 g
Produced by: HAGS Artisan Shaving Products
Psychiko, 15452 Athens, Greece