Duke Cannon Big Brick of Soap Review: Joke or Upgrade?
An oversized, triple-milled bar of soap with a scent name that makes men grin. It reads like a gag gift and then lasts in the shower for months.
Yes, as a stocking gift for almost any man. The bar is three times a common bar and triple milled to last [1]. Skip it for someone with sensitive skin who sticks to unscented soap.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Size | About 3x a common bar [1] |
| Process | Triple milled [1] |
| Ingredients | Made with natural oils [1] |
| Scent | Sandalwood and lavender [1] |
| Bar size | 2.8 x 1.65 x 5 inches [1] |
| Weight | 9.91 ounces [1] |
| Maker | Duke Cannon Supply Co. [1] |
Pros and cons
- Scented, so not for very sensitive skin [1]
- Too big for a small soap dish
- A heavy bar is easy to drop in the shower
The gag gift that gets used
Most men use whatever soap is in the shower. A bar this big and this well named gets a laugh on Christmas morning and then gets used every day until spring.
That is the trick with Duke Cannon. The packaging is a joke; the soap is a real upgrade from the thin bar that cracks in a week.
Three times the bar, milled three times
The listing says the Big Brick is 3x larger than common bar soaps and triple milled for durability [1]. It is made with natural oils to clean without over-drying skin, and it gives a rich lather [1].
This version is the sandalwood and lavender scent, which the brand calls Midnight Swim and describes as subtle and clean [1]. The bar measures about 2.8 by 1.65 by 5 inches and weighs just under ten ounces [1].
Scent and soap dish problems
It is a scented bar, so men with sensitive skin or a strict unscented routine should skip it [1].
The size is also a real issue in small showers. It overhangs a standard soap dish and is heavy enough to land hard on a toe. A wall caddy or a shelf works better.
Filling his stocking
The brick is the right shape for the toe of a stocking, with something small on top.
From this guide, it pairs with the Every Man Jack Beard and Face Wash for a full shower upgrade, or with the Glencairn whisky glasses for a weekend treat set.
FAQ
How big is the Duke Cannon Big Brick of Soap?
The listing says it is 3x larger than common bar soaps, about 2.8 by 1.65 by 5 inches and just under ten ounces [1]. That is roughly the size of a small brick, which is the point of the name. It lasts much longer than a regular bar in a daily shower [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Duke Cannon Big Brick of Soap, Sandalwood and Lavender
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