Hwæt! The first word of the epic tale of Beowulf invites the reader to "listen!" or "attend!"*

Made with moisturizing goat's milk and scented with black tea (I for one am incapable of listening or attending before I've had my first cup), this soap is suited to girding yourself in readiness to face any Grendel who offers battle in a busy day. The top is stamped with copper mica, bringing some bronze age flair to your barrow or bath. Perfect to adorn your own bathroom sink, impress your guests with your literary knowledge, or to contribute to the glittering hoard of your "difficult to buy for" book nerd friend or family member.

* (The exact translation of Hwæt! is matter of debate - language geeks be sure to check out http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/listen-beowulf-opening-line-misinterpreted-for-200-years-8921027.html)

Buying a gift? Add a muslin gift bag specially printed with the opening line of Beowulf to your order!

Pro Tip: As with all bar soaps, these soaps last over twice as long if they are kept dry between uses on a well designed, no waste soap dish that drains water away.

Ingredients: Saponified Olive Oil, Saponified Coconut Oil, Goat's Milk, Saponified Shea Butter, , Fragrance, Black Tea Leaves, Mica

Soap weighs approximately 4 ounces and is 3.25"L x 2.25"W x 1"H.

This is a handcrafted cold process soap produced in small batches. Variations in color or shape from bar to bar and batch to batch are part of the natural beauty.