Saltlake soaps

[tullfan]

Looks like they have closed up

 

[SpeedyPC]

Not very many Aussie soap makers hang around longer, isn’t easy to make money when the Aussie inflation rate are too high at the moment, which is really sad and the Aussie wet shavers isn’t very large enough like the American.

 

[TroyTools]

Looks like they have closed up

Well that's a shame. He was onto something really good with his products there.
I wonder if he is still doing the Yandina markets on a Wednesday and Saturday?

 

[Gargravarr]

Not very many Aussie soap makers hang around longer...

We still have Whispers From The Woods...

 

[CTP]

Best Aussie soap I’ve used recently was Claymore - by Lupus Rex. Really thick tallow similiar to Moonsoaps. Worth a look if you get the chance

 

[nsavage]

The reality is that the market here is just not big enough to run a sustainable shave soap business long term. If you can get your product in to other markets it is a big win but because of shipping costs you either take a large hit in profit margin or your product ends up being in the premium proce range overseas (or both).

I've toyed with the idea of doing something on an extremely limited release basis but ultimately it feels like it would not be worthwhile.

 

[Wal59]

Great shame about Salt Lake. Good soaps. I have a few.

Squadron. Blue Devil. Australian Private Reserve. All gone.

Stuga in Sydney still going I see. I do love its product.

 

[ColorMug]

Best Aussie soap I’ve used recently was Claymore - by Lupus Rex. Really thick tallow similiar to Moonsoaps. Worth a look if you get the chance

Are they reselling Washpool pucks? The ingredients list for the unscented is identical.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Are they reselling Washpool pucks? The ingredients list for the unscented is identical.

They still make'em puck and tub

Scent Free Wet Shaving Soap Puck [03]

Natural shaving soap, handcrafted in Australia. Palm oil free. For a great close traditional shave.

www.washpool.com.au

Wet Shaving Soap - Lanolin Unscented

Natural shaving soap, handcrafted in Australia. Palm oil free. For a great close traditional shave.

www.washpool.com.au

 

[ColorMug]

They still make'em puck and tub

Scent Free Wet Shaving Soap Puck [03]

Natural shaving soap, handcrafted in Australia. Palm oil free. For a great close traditional shave.

www.washpool.com.au

Wet Shaving Soap - Lanolin Unscented

Natural shaving soap, handcrafted in Australia. Palm oil free. For a great close traditional shave.

www.washpool.com.au

I only noticed because I’ve just been browsing Washpool’s website at the same time. If it is the same, it’s a great way for me to try it without shipping costs as Lupus Rex is based where I live.

 

[nav1]

Washpool is really great stuff!
One of my all time favourites!

 

[LesC]

Washpool is really great stuff!
One of my all time favourites!

Plus 1

 

[Errol]

Washpool is really great stuff!
One of my all time favourites!

I’ll be in Stanthorp tomorrow, I’ll grab a sample while I’m there.

 

[LesC]

I’ll be in Stanthorp tomorrow, I’ll grab a sample while I’m there

 

[LesC]

@Errol I hope the full sample set of their No’s 1,2 & 3?

 

[Errol]

@Errol I hope the full sample set of their No’s 1,2 & 3?

For someone who thinks he has a poor sense of smell, the aroma in the show room certainly let me know that I can smell some things. Magnificent. Washpool have a bit of everything. I came away with a couple of tubs of shave soap, body soaps and some jam. Used the Lemongrass Lime - Lemon Myrtle yesterday and for my first time it was good, see how it improves now that that the crust has been softened. If you’re travelling through Stanthorp, I’d recommend you call in.