New Artisan Soap - Help Me Choose

I need your help ... there are so many great new artisans putting out high-quality soaps, I'm struggling to put together a short list of recently released "must own soaps". If you had to pick just one (or two) new soaps that I need right now (and I might have missed over the last year or so), please share your thoughts.  It's been very difficult to keep up with the rapidly changing and improving market!

There are a few brands I've had my eye on, but I'll wait to comment until I hear some ideas.  I'd rather not influence opinions and I'm also hoping this thread helps other choose a new soap, too!

Please include brand and scent.  Thanks!

My favorite artisans are B&M + Mystic Water.

Although, I don't own many B&M soaps because my favorite scents are not part of the regular line up. But Will's soaps are one of the best out there, if not the best IMO. MW on the other hand has loads of awesome scents at the best prices which makes Michelle a top choice and hard to beat. Her soaps take a little more work but when you get there, you'll see why the soap is so special. I have a very hard time in deciding who has the better soap. I feel MW offers a slightly better post shave, while B&M offers a user friendly soap that a 5 year old could probably lather. And keep in mind, B&M does not slack in the post shave or slickness department, hence the 'slightly better' comment. They are both truly awesome soaps that offer so much bang for your buck.

I don't believe you could go wrong with either artisan. But as always, scents are subjective so you would have to read some descriptions and decide what best suits your taste

Desmond's Barrow Shaving Soap

Went back to look at what I have acquired in the last year, and then thought about which of the new releases have impressed me the most. I’d have to say:
• PannaCrema Pure₂O (DFS scent)
• L&L Grooming (any scent that sounds good to you)

Also, if you’re not already familiar with Sapone Di Paolo’s products (and his slightly tweaked latest formula), I highly recommend them. (I’m familiar with Pulito and Terroso, and enjoy them very much.)

I agree with all mentioned above but the soap brand that I currently have on top from its properties is Eufros.

Mike's. Not a new artisan by any stretch of the imagination, but some of the best lather out there. A new one I would like to try based on people's comments here is Desmond's Barrow. None of his scents really appeal to me though.

My all time #1 is Barrister and Mann - the performance is top notch and always improving and the scent selection is very broad and diverse, in my opinion nobody does scent like B&M.
After that I'd say L&L Grooming, excellent performance and unique scents as well as his collaborations with Chatillon Lux.
Tallow + Steel is an excellent performing soap with some very interesting scents.
I'm just discovering Desmond's Barrow and I find it to be an excellent performer.
This list wouldn't be complete without adding Stirling soap which are excellent performers as well and have some very creative scent profiles and they also represent excellent value.
I'll throw in that I'm very fond of some of the Caties Bubbles (Midnight Dreary) and some Mickey Lee Soapworks as well (jurate).

Mike's Natural
Phoenix & Beau

My favorite artisans are B&M + Mystic Water.

Although, I don't own many B&M soaps because my favorite scents are not part of the regular line up. But Will's soaps are one of the best out there, if not the best IMO. MW on the other hand has loads of awesome scents at the best prices which makes Michelle a top choice and hard to beat. Her soaps take a little more work but when you get there, you'll see why the soap is so special. I have a very hard time in deciding who has the better soap. I feel MW offers a slightly better post shave, while B&M offers a user friendly soap that a 5 year old could probably lather. And keep in mind, B&M does not slack in the post shave or slickness department, hence the 'slightly better' comment. They are both truly awesome soaps that offer so much bang for your buck.

I don't believe you could go wrong with either artisan. But as always, scents are subjective so you would have to read some descriptions and decide what best suits your taste

I've tried both B&M and Mystic Water and I agree, they are top-notch artisans. I probably reach for B&M more often than any other soap brand in my den. I have quite a few - Limon, Fireside, Night Music, Leviathan, Beaudelaire, First Snow and Dickens. I plan to buy Diamond and Petrichor this weekend. One point regarding B&M, at least in my opinion, is that the soaps are not always ideal for the new wet shaver. Will's scents are unique and difficult to call "daily drivers".

MW is a great mention. I own only two, older tins of Cuppa Joe and Lily of the Valley. Performance is 10/10. I like both scents that I own, but I need to find a scent that really pops (for me).

Desmond's Barrow Shaving Soap

Desmond's Barrow is a great example of a brand that I missed over the last year! Mossly Lime is on my short list of likely new purchases. Every review I've read has been extremely positive. Great suggestion, thank you!