The Bearded Savant (Beard Oil Subscription)

What's in the box: Each delivery centers on a bottle of the brand's handcrafted beard oil in your chosen scent.

The Bearded Savant is a small Austin, Texas grooming brand that handcrafts beard products in small batches using premium organic ingredients. Its Beard Oil Subscription is a simple way to keep a bottle of oil on hand without having to remember to reorder. The brand also sells Daily Ritual subscriptions on quarterly and every other month schedules. The site does not say how often the beard oil plan itself ships, so check the product page before you sign up. Scent choice is a real strength here. There are six options: Arborist, Naturalist, Alpinist, Lion's Mane, Alchemist and Geologist. The company says they range from woodsy to minty and from earthy to exotic, so you have room to find one you like or rotate between favorites. Beyond oil, the shop carries beard balm, mustache wax, solid cologne, wooden combs and apparel, so adding extras is easy. The brand says proceeds from online sales help people experiencing chronic homelessness in Austin, which some shoppers will appreciate. On the downside, this is a narrow subscription. You are mostly getting refills of one product, not a curated discovery box. Some items show as sold out, which suggests limited stock from a small operation. If you already like beard oil and want a steady, locally made supply, it is a sensible pick.