This shaving set from Omega of Bologna Italy serves as a great introduction to Wet Shaving, featuring all the shaving necessities in one compact stackable kit. It includes a boar bristle shaving brush, a brush stand, and a 5oz reusable bowl of Omega's eucalyptus shaving soap, nicely boxed. $15.00

Lemon soap was one of James Bronnley's earliest creations. This soap has a robust, clean citrus scent – and is shaped like a lemon, too! Attached to a practical rope loop so you can hang it. A large 8.8 ounce triple milled soap made with the finest Sicilian lemon oil, handsomely boxed. From Bronnley of London, soap makers to the Royal Family. $17.00

Panforte is a specialty of Siena, in Italy's Tuscany region, that dates back to the 13th century. Although it does have some similarities to the English fruit cake (containing fruit, nuts, and spices) its chewy texture and flavor are very different. Surprisingly, of the many panforte we have tasted, in our opinion the very best is handmade by a small bakery here in the United States. The 22-ounce wheel is wrapped in colorful cellophane, perfect for gift-giving. $22.00