Ariana & Evans — Award-Winning Artisan Shaving Soaps from the USA
Ariana & Evans is an American family-run artisan shaving soap brand founded in 2017 in Connecticut by Peter Charkalis. Voted Best Shaving Soap Artisan (2022, 2023) and Top Overall Wet Shaving Vendor (2023), every soap is handcrafted in small batches with premium ingredients including tallow, goat's milk, lanolin and hyaluronic acid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ariana & Evans
What is Ariana & Evans and how did it get its name?
Ariana & Evans was founded in 2017 by Peter Charkalis, a wet shaving enthusiast and popular YouTuber known as "Shaving with Charky." "Ariana" is his daughter Thalia's middle name, while "Evans" is Peter's actual first name (Evans Peter Charkalis). A family business from day one.
What makes Ariana & Evans soaps special?
The Kaizen 2e base contains tallow, goat's milk, lanolin, beer, shea butter, avocado oil, hyaluronic acid, silk amino acids and colloidal oatmeal — ingredients that create exceptionally rich, slick lather. The VR2 line is the vegan alternative with equally top-tier performance.
What fragrances does Ariana & Evans offer?
Scents are inspired by Peter's world travels — from Thailand (Siam, Chiang Mai) and the Philippines (Aqua de Boracay) to classic masculine profiles like Spartacus (Creed Aventus type) and Tertius (leather, tobacco, oud). Every soap is intensely fragranced.
What Ariana & Evans products are available at TheTwoBarbers.com?
TheTwoBarbers.com carries selected Ariana & Evans shaving soaps in Kaizen 2e (tallow) and VR2 (vegan) bases, plus aftershave splashes. All are handcrafted in small batches in Connecticut, USA.
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