Newly discovered Soapmakers

[Dave in KY]

So the latest I saw @Cvargo use and has quickly jumped into my top 5 is Lakewood Soaps within 2 hours of me in Jefferson City, Tn. A lot are popping up. Some wanna bees and some good ones. What's the newly discovered Gem out there you have found.

 

[Cvargo]

The two best that I have found that are new lately are Lakewood Soaps and the one I discovered last year Cherry City. He is also a member here @Cherry City Mustache

 

[Dave in KY]

The two best that I have found that are new lately are Lakewood Soaps and the one I discovered last year Cherry City. He is also a member here @Cherry City Mustache

I do need to try some from him although I broke thru the 100 mark recently which has me wanting to downsize. I know, nice travel kit right....

 

[dmshaver]

I do need to try some from him although I broke thru the 100 mark recently which has me wanting to downsize. I know, nice travel kit right....

Travel kit to where? The next millennial? LOL!

 

[Cvargo]

I do need to try some from him although I broke thru the 100 mark recently which has me wanting to downsize. I know, nice travel kit right....

Checking Excel Spreadsheet I have pifed some away to family but I am sitting at 228 unique soaps. That is not including my duplicates. I'd say you need to buy more!

 

[NurseDave]

I do need to try some from him although I broke thru the 100 mark recently which has me wanting to downsize. I know, nice travel kit right....

No need to downsize. Just use those up before you guy any more

 

[Dave in KY]

Checking Excel Spreadsheet I have pifed some away to family but I am sitting at 228 unique soaps. That is not including my duplicates. I'd say you need to buy more!

I'm proud of you for culling the herd down

 

[Smattayu]

I haven't tried any new soaps since CBL, which I've been using almost exclusively for a couple months. Cherry City has been on my radar, and I'll be trying them soon.

 

[Shavewizard420]

I tried Vreto for the 1st time yesterday and have to say this stuff is darn good. Have heard people talking about this artisan from Serbia (as well as Dendi) and have no idea what the ingredients are, but so far so good.

another artisan worth mentioning is Southern Witchcrafts. Amazing unique scents and top notch performance.

 

[Cherry City Mustache]

I have a hard time getting away with buying new soaps to try. My wife thinks since I make them I shouldn't have to buy any. I argue that it's market research.

 

[dangerousdon]

I have a hard time getting away with buying new soaps to try. My wife thinks since I make them I shouldn't have to buy any. I argue that it's market research.

Don't give into that way of thinking Jim! That's the Devil talking right there!

 

[CBLindsay]

I have a hard time getting away with buying new soaps to try. My wife thinks since I make them I shouldn't have to buy any. I argue that it's market research.

I feel your pain. My wife definitely notices the variety of soaps I use. Just this morning she commented how I have a new soap on deck every morning and asked if they are all gifts ...."yes, yes they are honey. People can't stop sending me the stuff". I have slowed way down in what I purchase but I really enjoy the variety. The biggest change in my buying habit is my being driven mostly by scent descriptions. I can (and do) make myself any scent I desire but experiencing new and different qualities can only be achieved by buying from other vendors.

 

[Oasisdave]

Lakewood soaps here as well. Another that I just recently ordered is KEPKINH from beecosmetics. I ordered the EVE soap and balm

 

[Cvargo]

I know I've answered this but worth saying again. 3 soap Makers I've been buying that are not supporting artisans here are Ballenclaugh, Lakewood, and Cherry City. All 3 have great customer service and a great product

 

[woodpusher]

Serial monogamism (is that a word?) is the soap spice of life!