The Good Room Soap

Smells Like: You're sitting in the good room, relaxing with a leather-bound book and drinking a stiff drink. We don't use any fragrance other than essential oils - this soap features a base of cedarwood, middle notes of black pepper, and a subtle top note of orange and bergamot. The essential oil blend created for this soap is inspired by those leathery, stiff drink scents.

If you ask any Irish person over the age of 40 they will probably remember the good room - it was an Irish tradition that has died out now (property is too expensive!) but back in the day people always had a "good room". This room, usually situated at the front of the house, was always kept immaculately. The only time it was used was at Christmas, or if your parents needed to tell you bad news, or if the local priest came to visit. It was also a room that the man of the house would hide from the kids, read a book, and enjoy a stiff drink. Different times!

About our vendor:

My name is John Larkin. I am the founder, chief soap maker, marketer, pick and packer, customer service person and tea maker here at The Black Stuff. My goal with this brand is to deliver a wonderful product - handmade natural soap - into the hands of as many people as possible. I live in Ireland, and create all my soap here in my small Dublin workspace.