Here on TSD I often see posts about artisan soaps (often small family run enterprises) that are made in the USA....and it occurred to me that I don't often see posts about Canadian-made artisan soaps....and I sure they do exist! Post quality Canadian-made artisan soaps that you have tried!
that's weird that there are no Canadian artisan soap makers mentioned on here. I know there are a few Canadian shaving soap companies but I don't think they are artisans.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FirstCanadianShave I also think JM Frasier is made in Canada. Its on my list and I have heard great things about it.
Isn't Google wonderful...I did a search "Shaving soaps made in Canada" and came up with this list. I am sure there are more, so if you know of any please add them to the list. I have not tried any of these soaps...so I make no promises. Some of them sound interesting (and inexpensive)...so I am going to order a few and give them a whirl... The Copper Hat -- http://thecopperhat.ca/ (In addition to shaving soaps they also have some awesome looking handmade shaving brushes.) Jack’s Soap - Shaving Soap http://www.fendrihan.ca/products/jacks-soap-shaving-soap Cascadia Soap Shop -- http://www.cascadiasoaps.com/products/replacement-shaving-soap J.M. Fraser Shaving Soap -- http://www.westcoastshaving.com/JM-Frasers-Original-Shaving-Cream_p_655.html Steele & Co. -- http://www.steeleandco.ca/ Creative Wanderings Bath & Body -- http://www.creativewanderings.ca/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=81 The Great Canadian Soap Company -- http://www.greatcanadiansoap.com/category-s/342.htm Wylde Rose Handmade Soaps -- http://www.wylderose.ca/categories/COLD-PROCESS-ARTISAN-SOAPS/Shaving-Soap/ Dirty Pig Bath and Beauty -- http://www.dirtypigbathbeauty.com/#!shave/cfv1 First Canadian Shave Soap Co. http://www.badgershavingco.com/collections/soap-cream/brand_first-canadian-shave-soap-co Malaspina Soap Factory Inc. http://www.malaspinasoapfactory.ca/ourshop/cat_541361-For-the-Gents.html Soapy Bathman http://soapybathman.ca/category_1/-Shave-Soap.htm Bro Shaving Co. https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?i...urce=typeahead Midnight and Two http://www.midnightandtwo.com/ Elvado http://www.elvadoformen.com/ Henri et Victoria http://henrietvictoria.com/
I've ordered some of the Copper Hat Unscented Soap...I will let you know what its like after I give it a test drive...
I have updated the list of soaps in my original post based on @Airtimid suggestions...and another one I found online.
I did try the Copper Hat Unscented and it was very nice. Lathered easily...Good lubrication. This soap was an easy 10/10 for me.
Got this from the soap works company in Toronto. Dear Rob, we have a number of choices for a great shaving bar. If you like a moisturizing bar that softens your beard for a closer shave try the Olive Oil or the Emu Oil bar. If you prefer a slightly antiseptic bar try the Tea Tree or Carbolic soap. For sensitive skin we suggest either the Goat Milk or the Pure Glycerin bars. Hope this helps. Best regards, Andy SoapWorks
This morning I used my new Fall's Lumberjack shaving soap and Bergamot Vetiver aftershave from Henri et Victoria in Gatineau, Quebec. This artisan is excellent and reasonably-priced as well.