Thread: Cella Storage

No need to keep soaps in the freezer. Soap does not like warm temperatures as there a percentage of fat that is not processed during the soap-making process, but the only bad thing that can happen is the ossidation of the fat; that would make it rancid. As long as you keep the soap in a cool and dry place and protected from excessive air, it should last almost forever.

cella, don't know why but i can't stand that soap. I honestly think its the only shave soap I have ever tried that I wouldnt use again! I feel like an outcast lol

Maybe you tried a rancid one sleekandsmooth, as this is a soap that almost everybody likes.

I think what most people do not understand is that Cella is an old world shaving soap.
(one of the best IMO).
Most start out with expensive aromatic soaps which is fine but they work no better than cella.Cella is a cheap workingmans shave soap.
Wrap it in wax paper like cheese (the wax paper inhibits oxidation)Put it in a ziplock,store it like you would wine,in a dark cool place,it will last for yrs.

Originally Posted by sleekandsmooth

cella, don't know why but i can't stand that soap. I honestly think its the only shave soap I have ever tried that I wouldnt use again! I feel like an outcast lol

I would say It's probably one of the finest performing shaving soaps money can buy, I also love Vito's super Coconut, but you won't be able to tell these two soaps apart almost identical in performance and scent, If I only could buy two soaps I would happily choose these two.

Jamie.

I recently got a tub of it to try out and I have to say that I really like it. I love the scent. I think it smells and performs like the TOBS almond that I have. Very nice soap.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

I would say It's probably one of the finest performing shaving soaps money can buy, I also love Vito's super Coconut, but you won't be able to tell these two soaps apart almost identical in performance and scent, If I only could buy two soaps I would happily choose these two.

Jamie.

I will agree with this but if I had to choose one I would take Vito's over cella.

But for storing both I do like pixelfixed. If you don't have wax paper on hand cling wrap will work also.

Actually wax paper is the same as french cheese paper and tottally inhibits mold growth on cheese for an extended time.
To me cella is no diff than a brick of monteray Jack (except for the taste of course

Originally Posted by dzacca

No need to keep soaps in the freezer. Soap does not like warm temperatures as there a percentage of fat that is not processed during the soap-making process, but the only bad thing that can happen is the ossidation of the fat; that would make it rancid. As long as you keep the soap in a cool and dry place and protected from excessive air, it should last almost forever.

So, when you say "cool" I'm assuming you mean room temperature and not refrigerated temperature. I've been keeping my containers in my bathroom cabinet, which is cool, relatively dry, and, of course, dark. I don't see SWMBO being down with soap in the fridge. I've already overrun it with beer

I'm about to cling wrap my spares and then seal that with the lid.

Incidentally I shaved with Cella today. Man, that stuff is amazing. Love the smell. For a face latherer, the stuff just explodes off the brush with just a little water.

Ok, is there a shortage of Cella I don't know about? I keep about 6-8 soaps/creams on hand and I make sure to order when notice Im getting low. Please educate me if there is something I should know.