Repotting Soap

I shaved this morning with LASSC Topanga Fougere and it was a decent enough shave, however, it occurred to me that I have several LASSC soaps and that i don't use them very often. They're a decent soap, better than many, not as good as some but with interesting scents in their lineup. The reason I don't use these soaps that often is the ridiculous containers they are packaged in. They are too small and filled to the brim so when lathering with a brush that has a knot bigger than the diameter of the jar it becomes a messy experience. I have several brushes that fall into that category. There are a few soaps that have a similar problem, Le Pere Luciene is one, Sudsy Soapery (older) another. A couple of months ago I repotted a SS into an empty B&M tub and the soap went from one I never used to a regular in the line up. I'm going to do the same thing with The LASSC and the LPL as well. A great use for empty tubs and a chance to use some of those good soaps in tiny tubs. I even have a couple of those giant tins that HTGAM (predecessor to PAA) used to use - I think they're 5" in diameter and really give you some surface area to work with. Nobody uses those anymore, not sure why.

In case you've never tried repotting soap its pretty easy, most soaps are fairly soft and you just scrape them out of their old tins - I use wooden popsicle sticks you can get in bulk from craft stores - and then just press them into the new tub and smooth them down. You might want to label them too because after a while you might not remember what is what.

It is a bummer when good soaps come in tubs/pots/tins that are a little bit too small (the WSP ones come to mind, and one or two of the older Razorock lines). Like you said, fortunately most of them are soft enough to be easily moved and remolded to more accommodating containers. Although then you have to find and pay for those too (unless you have empty ones from finished soaps, and who really does that?!? ;-)

I find containers with *domed* tops to be most inconvenient, they make it tricky to stack up properly.

Most soap containers are simply too deep and not wide enough. The Colt's Plastics jars are wonderful for repotting.

I use the same method with softer soaps or croaps. With harder soaps such as MWF I use an old grater and grate the soap before moulding the shavings into an appropriately sized container.

This is a two subject reply.  When I purchase hard soaps I never buy them in their factory bowls.  For instance DR Harris charges $35 for the soap and bowl and while the wooden bowl does not have a domed top it does not stack well and the top does not seal properly.  I buy the refill which costs $18.  That is a $17 saving.  I currently own 86 soaps and creams.  If I only purchased 25 refills I just saved $425.  I choose not to reuse bowls from other soaps.  I purchase Pyrex or Anchor Hocking glass bowls pictured below.  The majority of soaps fit perfectly in them.  Some soaps are smaller some are larger.  The larger ones can be shaved down easily.  These glass bowls hold 8oz of liquid and are a perfect size.  The glass is very thick and heavy duty.  Also, the lid fits securely and will not fall off.  In addition, you can write on the lid using a Sharpie.  They cost approximately $8 for the Anchor Hocking and about $9 for the Pyrex.  They come 3 to package which is about $2.60 each.  This is something to consider.  I am currently am using about 26 of them.  Even though I live in LA I have not purchased anything from Los Angeles Shaving Company.  I do not have any size problems with creams or crops as far as the size of the bowl but I do understand the issues associated with a small and shallow bowl supplied with some soaps and creams.

No it a big fan of glass bowls in the bathroom. Just bought these and they come with a scraper.


Clear PET Plastic (BPA Free) Refillable Low Profile Jar - 8 oz (6 pack) + Spatulas and Labels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4TCZ1Q/ref...rh8TQ3Xt57

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No it a big fan of glass bowls in the bathroom. Just bought these and they come with a scraper.


Clear PET Plastic (BPA Free) Refillable Low Profile Jar - 8 oz (6 pack) + Spatulas and Labels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4TCZ1Q/ref...rh8TQ3Xt57

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is the bottom of these jars flat?

There are some indents but nothing that keeps them from stacking fine.

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I repotted a Stirling soap that had a cracked lid. Probably 85% full if not more. Stirling is an almost 6 ounce soap.

Added some pics for depth.





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