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My Crabtree and Evelyn (never could get used to the name "Crabtree" :P) is running out and it's time for a new one. But I'd like to try something new.
I'm tossing over either Col. Conk, Proraso or Williams.
Col. conk is probably at the top of my list, just for the nostalgia. But I'm also interested in Proraso and Williams. Williams seems to be tough to find in Aus though, and my concern is that, since Proraso comes in a bowl I won't be able to use it with the scuttle I'm getting.
Thoughts?
C.O. Bigelow in a tube; my every other day soap. Lathers well.
http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/x...have-cream.jpg
Hmm! Nice looking tube! What's the availability like downunder?
It's just proraso that has been rebranded for a shopping gallery chain, bed bath & beyond.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrIdentical
The proraso is good stuff. I'm a bigger fan of the palmolive creme in a tube. For the price ( 2€) it can't be beat.
O.K., so where can I get Palmolive creme without ordering online?
I GOOGLED with only online stores that sell.
The store is Bath & Body Works.
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/prod...7431&cm_vc=200
I've had the palmolive shaving stick before, never tried the tube. The only tube cream I've tried was faulding which my housemate at the time hilariously thought was toothpaste ;)
My folks were on vacation over to the eurozone this spring and I had them pick me up a couple tubes of it. I don't know that it is sold in any brick & mortar stores in the US unless it's a specialty shaving/grooming type of store.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
We have it here in chemists, if anyone wants some I can buy it for them and post it as long as they paypal me the cost of the product and postage :)
I know sales talk isn't allowed and I'm not sure if this counts, but should anyone want to take you up, I suggest keeping it to PM's so we don't get in trouble.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrIdentical
Will do :)
MRID,
The Prorazo sounds like the better of the choices you mention. Conk, Williams, VDH all work, but not particularly well. I can't tell the diff. between Conk glycerine & VDH. They both dry quickly, leaving the skin feeling the same. I'm a BIG fan of not spending alot for suds, but every since trying Provence Sante on Obie's suggestion, I've not touched anything that seems a better value. Refills at Westcoastshaving for $10. Yes, that's more than Conk/VDH/Williams. The result is wonderful and it lasts a LONG time.
Good luck w/ your search. If you find another low cost/high value sudser - pls let us know.
+100 for Provence de Sante. I LOVE this soap. It's staying in the rotation indefinitely. Proraso is my #2 go to soap. I have used the tub and the CO Bigelow tube. I like the green tub better. The green tub is a great deal and a very solid performer.
I have both col conks bay rum and proraso in the green tub. Both are good performers for the price but on a daily basis I choose conks every time. The scent is way better than the bland proraso smell and I'm not up for that heavy menthol kick every morning. Although, I would have to say proraso has the edge in the actual lather.
Clear as mud? :)