I'm just starting off on this path paved in carbon steel and I want to see which turns I'll take and what path to make my own. Ok ok, I have a lot to learn in this little hobby I'm embarking on, so far so good. I see straight shaver can be many things, vintage restorers, honers?, cabinet makers, potters, collectors, diy aficionados, experimenters (soaps, creams, razors, safty, brushes) and who knows what else. I also know you can take the high road or low and make this a very expensive hobby or very cheap. This hobby has many facets, but one thing that could be an aspect which I would think would appeal to most and is supprisingly not talked about (at least I haven't seen it, even with a search) is soap making.

It seems to me that with a plethora of sents and infinitely many recipes that can be conceived, that this would be a natural extention of this hobby which rest very much on the quality of ones soap. Recipes can be shared and discussed in the search for the elusive perfect shave.

I've never tried it myself, but I've seen videos of making normal soap and its very easy. Maybe making shaving soap is hard? Does anyone have any knowledge on how its done, is it easy, worth it.........