Newbit check in and shave soap curing question

[catfish1969]

Hello all

After a year of DE wetshaving, I'm hooked and have been accumulating some quality tallow soaps (and other "non-vital" shaving supplies). From reading on line, some artisan bath soap sites suggest letting a fresh bar of artisan soap cure for 4 or more months before use. Do fresh containers of tallow shaving soap need to cure for optimum performance?

Thanks in advance for any responses!

 

[luvmysuper]

An artisan soap maker shouldn't be selling soap that isn't cured and ready to use.
That would be like selling soured milk and calling it artisan cheese. Although I have known some artisan soap makers where that analogy is pretty appropriate.

 

[ackvil]

An artisan soap maker shouldn't be selling soap that isn't cured and ready to use.
That would be like selling soured milk and calling it artisan cheese. Although I have known some artisan soap makers where that analogy is pretty appropriate.

As Phil said, a good soap should never have to be cured. And welcome to B&B.

 

[xxvaleria]

Welcome to the club. Glad to have you aboard. The soap should already be cured. Just use it and enjoy your shaves.

 

[Bad_B]

Hi and Welcome to B&B! +1 to what ^ those guys said.

 

[BSAGuy]

Hello and welcome, catfish. Great to have you here on B&B. Wander on over to the Hall of Fame and introduce yourself.

Others are spot on on aging soap. Shouldn't be needed.

 

[ThomasR]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to B&B !!

 

[the_edski]

Welcome! Phil with yet another perfect response!

 

[_Brad]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[PMT]

Welcome to the club. Glad to have you aboard. The soap should already be cured. Just use it and enjoy your shaves.

Yes! And welcome!

 

[Litzkrieg]

Welcome!

 

[alex2363]

An artisan soap maker shouldn't be selling soap that isn't cured and ready to use.
That would be like selling soured milk and calling it artisan cheese. Although I have known some artisan soap makers where that analogy is pretty appropriate.

As Phil said, a good soap should never have to be cured. And welcome to B&B.

Hi and Welcome to B&B! +1 to what ^ those guys said.

Welcome! Phil with yet another perfect response!

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