Murphy and McNeil Review 2026: Artisan Shaving Soaps, Aftershaves and Grooming

Bring back the classic shave

Canned foam and five-blade cartridges are convenient, but they are not much fun. Traditional wet shaving turns a chore into a small daily ritual: a rich lather, a good brush and a scent you look forward to. Murphy and McNeil is built for that ritual. The shop gathers artisan shaving soaps, aftershaves and grooming products from small independent makers in one place.

What the shop sells

The catalog has hundreds of products, grouped into a few main areas:

• Shaving soaps and bundles: Artisan soaps like the Talent Soap Factory Jersey Turnpike shaving soap ($19.95), plus matching soap and aftershave bundles such as Bonfire, Flying Dutchman and Warranty ($39.95 to $44.95).
• Shaving tools: Brushes, like the premium Grizzly Bay 26mm Evo ($150), safety razors, razor blades, pre-shave products and shaving bowls.
• Beard care: Beard oils, balms, butters, washes and moustache wax, most around $20.
• Hair and body: Pomades and hair clay, shampoos, body washes, deodorants and lotions.
• Fragrance and self-care: Colognes and perfumes, including a range of perfume rollers at $18, plus face masks, salves and massage candles.

Why buy soap and aftershave as a set

In wet shaving, soaps and aftershaves are usually made to share one scent. Buying a matching bundle means your shave and your aftershave smell the same, instead of clashing. It also costs less than buying both separately.

Getting started with wet shaving

Start with a good shaving soap and a synthetic or badger brush. The brush builds the lather that protects your skin.

Add a safety razor and a pack of blades. Try a few blade brands to find what suits your skin.

Finish with an aftershave or balm to calm your skin after shaving.

Order a few free samples with your soap to try new scents before buying full tubs.

Great gifts for groomers

A soap and aftershave bundle is an easy gift for anyone who already wet shaves. For beard lovers, a beard oil and balm pair is a safe choice, and the perfume rollers make small, thoughtful gifts.

Pricing and how to save

Beard care and small items start around $20, soaps are around $20, and bundles run about $40 to $45. To save the most:

• Buy soap and aftershave bundles instead of single items.
• Ask for free samples with any soap order to test scents.
• Use code DEFIO at checkout for 10% off.

The verdict

Murphy and McNeil is a great one-stop shop for traditional wet shaving and men's grooming. The selection of artisan soaps and matching aftershaves is the highlight, and the beard care and fragrance ranges round it out.

Ready to upgrade your shave? Shop Murphy and McNeil and use code DEFIO for 10% off.