Which country makes the best soap?

[jay_gord]

I don't know if there has been a similar post in the past but I think its an interesting question. Great options from many European countries (MdC - France, MWF - UK) and some really good hand made soaps in the US (Mike's, Mama Bear etc.). For me, in my limited experience, German soaps seem to be consistently great. What do you guys think?

 

[mistercitizen]

Best shave soap? Germany IMO. Tabac/Sir Irisch Moos, Dr. Dittmar, Speick, Gold Dachs, Calani, Klar Seifen, Klar Kabinett, Dovo..... to name a few.

Ben

 

[djh]

The Germans, the Italians, the English and the French all have good chances in this race.

 

[Marco]

There's no possible answer to this question IMHO. All countries with a great barbershop and soap/cream making tradition have their own gems.

 

[Foyle]

Hmm, Italy makes my favorite (Proraso), but there are great soaps all over the world.

 

[Eeyore]

There's no possible answer to this question IMHO. All countries with a great barbershop and soap/cream making tradition have their own gems.

Agreed! I am a big fan of the Belgian Palmolive soaps and cremes, but there are quality soaps to be found in many countries.

 

[ShaveYourSoul]

I'm going with Italy...I love the soft soaps

 

[Useless shaver]

There's no possible answer to this question IMHO. All countries with a great barbershop and soap/cream making tradition have their own gems.

Agree. But let's nor forget new artisans like Jabonman. Waiting for my order to come by...

 

[VT_Hokie]

There's no possible answer to this question IMHO. All countries with a great barbershop and soap/cream making tradition have their own gems.

Agree. But let's nor forget new artisans like Jabonman. Waiting for my order to come by...

+1 to both of these. In my opinion, it's the artisan soap makers that make this question almost impossible to answer.

 

[takeshi]

What do you guys think?

I think that soaps should be judged on their individual merits. Country of origin really doesn't mean anything in my opinion. A single country can produce both terrible and wonderful soaps (and everything in between).

I don't know if there has been a similar post in the past

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/343790-Which-country-produces-the-best-soaps-creams
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/289247-Where-are-your-favorite-soaps-creams-from

 

[jay_gord]

A single country can produce both terrible and wonderful soaps (and everything in between).

Absolutely but there are some countries that seem to produce more great soaps than others. Again it is always subjective.

 

[maich]

I'd hate to have to stick to one

 

[dparish1952]

@johant1968

FWIW, The Palomolive shave sticks imported into the U.S. come from Germany (GDR is printed on the box).

 

[Niles]

I couldn't choose one between England and Italy.

 

[Polerouter]

Although I like LaToja, DVH, Dr Harris, Mama Bear, I find myself using soaps from Germany most frequent.

 

[branford]

I believe the question offers a false premise.

I most enjoy Italian soft soaps. However, such soaps are not always made in Italy.

 

[rsp1202]

Texas.

 

[rushchairman]

Brooklyn.

 

[Deano]

Italy. If you have Vitos and or Razorock. Thats all you need. But seriously. Ive yet to find an Italian soap/croap I dont like. I also like Provence Sante soaps but not as much as the Italian soaps.

 

[rand77]

The UK used to make good soaps until the companies reformulated everything into badly done veggie soaps.