Abstract: Lubricous compositions such as cleansing soaps are fabricated into a geometric shape which facilitates their being hand held while being used. In one embodiment, a bar of soap is provided having finger-gripping surfaces both top and bottom as well as around the bar periphery.

Abstract: A soap bar and holder therefor wherein the soap bar has a centrally apertured plastic insert embedded therein and the holder has a rubber suction cup base for mounting on a suitable surface and a shank having a free end portion adapted to receive the plastic insert in the soap bar so as to support the soap bar with the shank in either a horizontal, inclined or upright position. The soap bar is adapted to be retained on the holder either loosely or in a stable condition so that one's hands may be rubbed over the soap bar while the bar remains on the holder and the bar may also be removed from the holder and used in the manner of a conventional bar of soap.