P160 Shaving Soap.

[SpeedyBabylon5]

Was wondering, is the P160 soap as good as people say it is and if so why is it only available in 1kg blocks? Have seen smaller pots on an Italian website but not any I can find in the UK.

 

[pedro083]

I dont think you will find it for sale at all in the UK.

It has been stopped being produced and was sold as a barbers product thats why its 1 kilo blocks anywhere you see it for sale in smaller portions the retailer is just splitting the blocks up.

It was a good soap but nothing that you cant get from other soaps for me anyway

 

[Dipesh]

A now discontinued so if your seeing it for sale, then it's just left over stock.

I think it's in 1kg blocks due to it being a professional soap rather than a consumer soap.

 

[Arrowhead]

First thing: P.160 is latherable marzipan, so if you don't care for almonds or wish to smell like a Bakewell tart, it's not for you. Very unsubtle stuff.

Secondly: yep, it is good in the same way as the other Italian soft soaps - very easy to produce excellent lather with good slip and cushion.

So, it's worth trying, but don't commit to a kilo without having a sniff first. PM me for a sample.

 

[SpeedyBabylon5]

Thanks Arrowhead very kind to offer, will PM you.

 

[Drubbing]

Cella is just as good, but not a strong in scent.

There's been masses of P160 hype every since word went out it was discontinued, as is the way with forums.

 

[Arrowhead]

Couldn't agree more about Cella; think I must have missed the P.160 hype though.

 

[Boab]

Can't say I have heard any hype either but then I only read this forum. I still have a bowl 3/4 full from the infamous group buy. Can't say I have used it in a couple of years but it was decent stuff. Heavy on the marzipan though.

 

[Drubbing]

Hype was all over the US forums, but they do get very excitable over not very much. And stay that way for a long time.

 

[Arrowhead]

In a way, TSR is only here because of P.160, apparently.