what size are your bars and how much do they weigh

[deg195]

I am going to purchase a Bud soap cutter. I currently have pretty big bars which average 5.7 to 6 ounces. I charge 5.00 per bar. But, in reality because I hand cut some are 5.0 ounces. I tend to try to cut 1 1/4 but the are so "handcut" that a lot of time they are all over the place. If I got the 1 inch cutter my average bar would prob be at 4.5 ounces. I think it would be fine to continue to charge 5.00 - but that seems to small. I do not have that huge of a client base and the ones I have are friends and would understand. I have actually surveyed and they think one inch is good. I use a shea, oo, co, and sweet almond oil in most of my soaps.
I am just curious about what you guys think and what size bars you do?
Barb

 

[Relle]

Here's some previous links of peoples soap sizes -
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/f11/what-size-do-you-like-your-bars-8380/
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/f11/what-size-bars-do-people-like-33506/

 

[Marilyna]

4.5 oz for $5 seems plenty big. In fact, a lot of people charge a lot more than that. Not saying you should - it depends on your market and your ingredients. I like an even smaller bar, myself.

 

[CaliChan]

my bars are 2.5x3.5x1.25 and are 4 oz after complete water evaporation (4.5 if i do a water discount)

 

[souljasam]

my bars are 3.5 x 2.5 x 1 hand cut and weigh between 4.5oz and 5 oz