The best soapmakers in the world

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by PLANofMAN, Jul 19, 2023.

  1. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    You are far more likely to run across Prorazo products, which are also excellent, and far cheaper. Bolzano blades are made in Italy, and would be another thing to keep your eyes peeled for.
     
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  2. poppi

    poppi Well-Known Member

    Thought Bolzano blades are now made in Egypt. Or am I wrong?
     
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  3. Jay S

    Jay S Active Member

    yep, like many, I started with Proraso white soap and really liked it...
     
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  4. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    I have no idea. I haven't really been following the blade production market shifts.
     
  5. Str8 Shaver

    Str8 Shaver Well-Known Member

    a bit late to the party, but Spain, Greece and Ukraine are turning out some amazing soaps, and apart from a handful of U.S, Canadian and U.K artisans make up over a third of my soap collection..
    Los Jabones De Joserra
    Xabons Xavieiro
    Eufros
    BBS
    Grooming Cult
    HAGS
    Savon Mystere
    Areffa
     
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  6. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I have one of the Ukraine soaps-ART RAZOR(thanks to @wristwatchb)
     
  7. Str8 Shaver

    Str8 Shaver Well-Known Member

    I'm not familiar with them..
     
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  8. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I wasn't either until he sent it. Hard to describe. I'd say it qualifies as one that can support any aftershave. The soap itself is very good.
     
  9. jwr3265

    jwr3265 Well-Known Member

    Do you have some info on how to purchase?


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  10. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Not on hand. It was PIFed to me by @wristwatchb ..he can probably be the best help.
     
  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I'm sorry to pass the buck, but the soap was PIFed to me by @Jayaruh.
     
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  12. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Ahhh, no wonder I didn't get a reply when I asked you the history of it.
     
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  13. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    @Jayaruh, can you help @jwr3265 find info on making a purchase of that Ukraine soap? He appears interested. I told him to contact @wristwatchb , since he PIFed it to me, but I see you sent it to @wristwatchb in the first place.
     
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  14. Jedi7

    Jedi7 Active Member

    Late to the party, but I have my list of past and current. Past would be English, Italian, French. Current would be Italian, French and various artisan's that pop out everywhere. I'm glad I stocked up on the old English soaps before they deteriorated to a point, it is hard to use. I still have loads of old Penhaligon's English Fern, Blenheim Bouquet, Floris 89, and some others.
     
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  15. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Every time I try to list some soap artisans I like, others come along and I end up ADDING to the original set. But that's a nice problem to have.
     
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