P.160 Tipo Morbido Shaving Soap

[Merkur25]

I just read the blog on the Shaving 101 (http://www.shaving101.com/index.php/product-reviews/shaving-soaps/230-p160-tipo-morbido-shaving-soap.html) website and it looks like this soap/cream is discontinued. Most of you probably are aware of that but I just wanted to pass on the message.

After reading the blog I ordered some for myself so I can have the privlage of trying out this amazing soap/cream. If you havent tried it yet I suggest you should try to get ahold of some before its all gone.

Happy shaving everyone,
Brian

[stobor]

I tried P.160 recently for the first time, got it from ItalianBarber, good stuff, seems very similar to Cella (which is one of my favorites).

[Gustav]

How strong is the almond scent compared to Valobra almond or cella?

[Montecristo #2]

Thanks for the heads up!

[Cuttingboard]

I have a large tub at home!!

[Merkur25]

How strong is the almond scent compared to Valobra almond or cella?

Im not sure about the scent since I have not tried it yet. Once I receive my order I can let you know but by then it may be too late. Valobra is good stuff and the Almond in Cella, I think, is a bit overwhelming. Im hoping it is in the middle of the two.

The Italian barber does sell slices of 125grams and 250grams if you want to just try it out. And that is still a good amount of product.

[RaisingTheBar]

How strong is the almond scent compared to Valobra almond or cella?

I find it to be just a tad stronger and sweeter than cella. Performance wise I'd have to say it's just a little bit slicker, from what I have noticed any way.

[Merkur25]

I find it to be just a tad stronger and sweeter than cella. Performance wise I'd have to say it's just a little bit slicker, from what I have noticed any way.

Thanks for this info! I cant wait to try it out now. I like the lather that Cella gives, I can take or leave the strong Almond smell but it is still a nice smell.

[BWagner]

i find it to be just a tad stronger and sweeter than cella. Performance wise i'd have to say it's just a little bit slicker, from what i have noticed any way.

+1

[Isaac]

I would put it on par with a Col. Conks almond. Its really nice and sweet, but dissipates quickly after the rinse. I just shaved with it now, and cant smell a thing.

[Mike Schutz]

I find the soap to be strongly scented like Cella. But the lather has only a lite and pleasant scent that doesn't hang arround long after your finished. A great soap. Too bad its days are numbered.

[Optometrist]

How strong is the almond scent compared to Valobra almond or cella?

As already said, P.160 has a sweeter, marzipan scent compared to my beloved Cella. Compared to Valobra Almond, I would say still slightly sweeter smelling, so Valobra is a closer match. Performance from P.160 is top notch, moisturising on these winter days, and great sickness with cushion. I still give the edge to Cella though.

David

[rockviper]

+1 on the marzipan scent as well. That was the first thing that came to mind when I went sniffy-sniff

[RaisingTheBar]

I don't know if anyone else notices this. But I only smell it when I have the lid off. When it's lathered all over my face I don't smell it at all.

[Optometrist]

I don't know if anyone else notices this. But I only smell it when I have the lid off. When it's lathered all over my face I don't smell it at all.

It definitely fades but that georgeous scent is ever present for me.

David

[ouch]

In before Marco. :thumbup:

[PozzSka]

I just ordered 250g of P.160, and 150g of valobra...i look forward to trying them.

[jgkeegan]

I have been using it, the Tipo Morbido, as my primary for most of the past month. It si the best soap/cream I have even encountered. I will try the other one, Tipo Duro (?) tomorrow. I have a bit less that one huge box of the Morbido. If I like the other one tomorrow, I will order a box of each.

Nothing comes close to it.

It molds the blade to your face and forces it to cut your beard and not your face.

--james

[Merkur25]

In before Marco. :thumbup:

Perfect timing then. Nice!


I just ordered 250g of P.160, and 150g of valobra...i look forward to trying them.

I only tried a small amount of Valobra....let me know how u like it when you get a chance to try it out. They are probably going to run out of the P160 before the nights end :laugh:


I have been using it, the Tipo Morbido, as my primary for most of the past month. It si the best soap/cream I have even encountered. I will try the other one, Tipo Duro (?) tomorrow. I have a bit less that one huge box of the Morbido. If I like the other one tomorrow, I will order a box of each.

Nothing comes close to it.

It molds the blade to your face and forces it to cut your beard and not your face.

--james

Could you PM me the place to buy the Duro please? I searched and found nothing.

[pauls51]

Love both the Morbido and Duro

Merkur25 I bought both from tuttoitaliaonline a couple of months ago... I'm not sure if they have since sold out.. Worth a try though!

[Merkur25]

Whats the difference between the two?

[Merkur25]

My guess was right. There is soft, Morbido, and hard, Duro

[thatguy1807]

I'm SSSSOOOO glad I saw this thread, I've been dying to try this stuff!!!:thumbup:

[Merkur25]

I'm SSSSOOOO glad I saw this thread, I've been dying to try this stuff!!!:thumbup:

Thats sweet and your welcome :laugh:

Maybe we should start a thread once everyone trys it out to see what they think about the Famous P160? Thoughts?

[Gustav]

Thanks for the answers on its scent. I think I will keep away from this soap because Valobra is bad enough. All the more over for you guys.

[mrc]

Thanks for the answers on its scent. I think I will keep away from this soap because Valobra is bad enough. All the more over for you guys.

I don't know if you know a liquor called Amaretto but the scent of P.160 tipo morbido is exactly the scent of biscuits made with this liquor and the scent of the liquor too I think.

PS. I have some of tipo duro and less of tipo morbido that I do not use but still I cannot trade them until I will get 50 posts. If you are interested take a look at the marketplace.

[Optometrist]

I have been using it, the Tipo Morbido, as my primary for most of the past month. It si the best soap/cream I have even encountered. I will try the other one, Tipo Duro (?) tomorrow. I have a bit less that one huge box of the Morbido. If I like the other one tomorrow, I will order a box of each.

Nothing comes close to it.

It molds the blade to your face and forces it to cut your beard and not your face.

--james

The Morbido and the Duro are pretty much identical in performance, the Morbido being the softer of the two. Personally I prefer the Morbido. I seem to get slightly better lather from it. If I was going to stock up, I would favour the Morbido, although from what I can see, most must be preferring the Duro, since I've not seen any around. Either way you'll have a soap that will be sadly missed.

David

[Isaac]

I had read that Marco said that many barbers in Italy preferred the Duro over the Morbido. I had bought 5kg of the Morbido, being that the Duro was so hard to obtain. I traded 100g of my Morbido for the Duro, and I can now honestly say I prefer the Morbido over the Duro. I find the lather is much easier to make, and provides a little bit more cushion. I also find the lather to be a bit more dense. Im not really sure why they preferred the Duro. Either way, I still bought 2 kg of the Duro for prosperity sake.

[Optometrist]

I had read that Marco said that many barbers in Italy preferred the Duro over the Morbido. I had bought 5kg of the Morbido, being that the Duro was so hard to obtain. I traded 100g of my Morbido for the Duro, and I can now honestly say I prefer the Morbido over the Duro. I find the lather is much easier to make, and provides a little bit more cushion. I also find the lather to be a bit more dense. Im not really sure why they preferred the Duro. Either way, I still bought 2 kg of the Duro for prosperity sake.

7kg of P.160? That will last around two decades by my reckoning, even with daily use!

David

[Merkur25]

7kg of P.160? That will last around two decades by my reckoning, even with daily use!

David

Holy Sh** thats a lot of P160 :blink:

[alabamalawyer]

I had read that Marco said that many barbers in Italy preferred the Duro over the Morbido. I had bought 5kg of the Morbido, being that the Duro was so hard to obtain. I traded 100g of my Morbido for the Duro, and I can now honestly say I prefer the Morbido over the Duro. I find the lather is much easier to make, and provides a little bit more cushion. I also find the lather to be a bit more dense. Im not really sure why they preferred the Duro. Either way, I still bought 2 kg of the Duro for prosperity sake.

And I thought my 2+ Kilos of the stuff was too much to hoard! I love B&B . . . just when I think my AD in a particular area is ridiculous, I can find someone who has outdone me. :biggrin1: Now, off to find some more P.160 to stash away, as 2 Kilos is obviously not enough. :lol:

[rockviper]

Holy Sh** thats a lot of P160 :blink:

"Holy ShavingCream" is an auto-filtered word? :001_rolle

[mme29710]

I am holding out from trying this. It would be my luck to try it, and love it only to have it go away

[Optometrist]

I am holding out from trying this. It would be my luck to try it, and love it only to have it go away

That's why you need to gamble and buy 1Okg of it!!:lol::lol:

David

[Isaac]

I can honestly say that this shaving soap/cream is the best I have ever used. I have several unused T&H/Tumpers/Coates that I havent touched since buying this soap. I bought so much of it, because I would be satisfied only using this for the rest of my life.

I have heard each Kilogram brick can last a barber in italy about 2 years. So ill average that to about 4 years for myself, and then we will say I have about 24 years of shaving soap bought.

The thing is, I would sell off all the rest of the stuff I own, but the thought of multiple trips to the post is off putting, and I think i would panic if I didnt have some of my products (that I never use). I know im going to be on A&E one day...

[Merkur25]

The thing is, I would sell off all the rest of the stuff I own, but the thought of multiple trips to the post is off putting, and I think i would panic if I didnt have some of my products (that I never use). I know im going to be on A&E one day...

I can see it now......Hoarders of shave products :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[pauls51]

I have 500g of each and have used the morbido consistently for the last 4 months and have barely made a dint in it!!!

[RaisingTheBar]

Yea I bought a 250g chunk a couple months ago and have been using that 90% of the time and it still looks full. This stuff is going to last me forever.

[Montecristo #2]

I have 500g of each and have used the morbido consistently for the last 4 months and have barely made a dint in it!!!

I'm glad I didn't over do it like some of you guys, this stuff seems to last and last. Besides, I think I prefer Cella, just slightly.

[Genie]

I purchased a block of 1kg last night. Does this stuff go bad after long? Should I stock up on these and Cryovac them? Or should 1 kg last me a lifetime if I rotate in with my others? LOL!
I'm so confused.. I have been DE shaving since Early November, and I have about 2500 blades, 14 DE Razors, and about 50 soaps and creams! I haven't counted the after shaves yet...it seems like every time I come on here, I end up reading a review and buying them. I think I've lost my mind.... seriously.

[Isaac]

Supposedly if you keep them sealed, doesnt need to be vacuum sealed, and in a dry dark spot it should last you for years to come.

[Merkur25]

I purchased a block of 1kg last night. Does this stuff go bad after long? Should I stock up on these and Cryovac them? Or should 1 kg last me a lifetime if I rotate in with my others? LOL!
I'm so confused.. I have been DE shaving since Early November, and I have about 2500 blades, 14 DE Razors, and about 50 soaps and creams! I haven't counted the after shaves yet...it seems like every time I come on here, I end up reading a review and buying them. I think I've lost my mind.... seriously.

I wouldnt worry about he soap spoiling. Look at how many vintage soaps are out there and people still use them today. The worst thing that could happen is that the smell dissapates a little but it wont affect the performance.

So I say buy some P160! I bought a 1kg block :lol:

[texaninkc]

I purchased a block of 1kg last night. Does this stuff go bad after long? Should I stock up on these and Cryovac them? Or should 1 kg last me a lifetime if I rotate in with my others? LOL!
I'm so confused.. I have been DE shaving since Early November, and I have about 2500 blades, 14 DE Razors, and about 50 soaps and creams! I haven't counted the after shaves yet...it seems like every time I come on here, I end up reading a review and buying them. I think I've lost my mind.... seriously.

Marco has a great thread on how to store it.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=177782&highlight=storing+P.160

[Merkur25]

Marco has a great thread on how to store it.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=177782&highlight=storing+P.160

Great advice there....thanks for that link!

[alabamalawyer]

I can honestly say that this shaving soap/cream is the best I have ever used. I have several unused T&H/Tumpers/Coates that I havent touched since buying this soap. I bought so much of it, because I would be satisfied only using this for the rest of my life.

I have heard each Kilogram brick can last a barber in italy about 2 years. So ill average that to about 4 years for myself, and then we will say I have about 24 years of shaving soap bought.

The thing is, I would sell off all the rest of the stuff I own, but the thought of multiple trips to the post is off putting, and I think i would panic if I didnt have some of my products (that I never use). I know im going to be on A&E one day...

I agree. P.160 has quickly become my favorite. So much so that my Trumpers soaps are seeing very little use. I'm currently doing a small rotation with P.160 Tipo Morbido, P.160 Tipo Duro, Cella (a piece from the 1Kilogram block I have) and Klar Kabinett. Truthfully, I could probably just keep these four and be perfectly content for years to come. Not saying I will actually do it though! :blush:

[Baloosh]

I can honestly say that this shaving soap/cream is the best I have ever used. I have several unused T&H/Tumpers/Coates that I havent touched since buying this soap. I bought so much of it, because I would be satisfied only using this for the rest of my life.



I call dibs on that Coates if it sells! :tongue_sm

[Isaac]

I think the only thing I would actually sell is the Limited Edition Coates. The Coates Tea Tree/Almond/Rose will stay with me :P

[Baloosh]

I think the only thing I would actually sell is the Limited Edition Coates. The Coates Tea Tree/Almond/Rose will stay with me :P

Such a tease... :wink:

[Isaac]

You know...i turned around while typing this...and looked at all my "stuff" that I have that I dont use. One day ill post it up as a shave den picture. Its really sickening with all the aftershaves and soaps/creams. I really dont know why I cant give it up. I would like to do a mystery box so to speak, but I dont think it wsould sell, considering so many others havent lately. I have a habit of buying multiples of everything.

When I shop for toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo I usually buy in sets of 2-4. Therefor I have two Coates LE tubs, 2 T&H rose soaps, 4 QED Wild Rose soaps and etc. Yet, I just cant seem to let go of any of this stuff. In fact, I was at a local supermarket store and found Aqua Velva in the glass bottles and bought 5 of them. I DONT EVEN USE AQUA VELVA.

On a side note, I have narrowed down my actual use...

Soaps: P. 160 Morbido and Duro, SMN, Tabac, Domenico Caraceni
Aftershaves: Floid italian Amber, DR Harris Pink and milk, Alt Innsbruck, Proraso

If you take a look at my shave stuff link, you can see how well I have done in actually thinning out my usage heard :P

[Merkur25]

You know...i turned around while typing this...and looked at all my "stuff" that I have that I dont use. One day ill post it up as a shave den picture. Its really sickening with all the aftershaves and soaps/creams. I really dont know why I cant give it up. I would like to do a mystery box so to speak, but I dont think it wsould sell, considering so many others havent lately. I have a habit of buying multiples of everything.

When I shop for toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo I usually buy in sets of 2-4. Therefor I have two Coates LE tubs, 2 T&H rose soaps, 4 QED Wild Rose soaps and etc. Yet, I just cant seem to let go of any of this stuff. In fact, I was at a local supermarket store and found Aqua Velva in the glass bottles and bought 5 of them. I DONT EVEN USE AQUA VELVA.

On a side note, I have narrowed down my actual use...

Soaps: P. 160 Morbido and Duro, SMN, Tabac, Domenico Caraceni
Aftershaves: Floid italian Amber, DR Harris Pink and milk, Alt Innsbruck, Proraso

If you take a look at my shave stuff link, you can see how well I have done in actually thinning out my usage heard :P

Thats funny since I am the exact same way. :laugh:

By the way, P160 should be here this week!

[Isaac]

Thats funny since I am the exact same way. :laugh:

By the way, P160 should be here this week!

I hope you enjoy it the way I do. Superb indeed. I do find that the Morbido is a bit better in performance.

[steveism]

Ordered my 1kg brick today. I figured it is time to stock up. This will be next to impossible to find in another 6 months. If I feel as if I bought too much, down the road I'll have a nice little 500 grams to use in a trade. Wise investing for the future indeed.

[Merkur25]

I hope you enjoy it the way I do. Superb indeed. I do find that the Morbido is a bit better in performance.

I hope so too!

The package actually just arrived. Im going to try it out tonight and Ill report back with a opinion later on then.

I havent been this excited to try a new soap in a long time.....:laugh:

[Merkur25]

I under estimated the size of 1kg.....holy shave soap :w00t:

[texaninkc]

I under estimated the size of 1kg.....holy shave soap :w00t:

enjoy it. it's awesome

come back and tell us how much you love it and how 1 kilo wont be enough now that it's discontinued

[jgkeegan]

I under estimated the size of 1kg.....holy shave soap :w00t:


i'll be happy to help and take half off your hands. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

--james

[Isaac]

I know that there are often frenzy feedings and hype among discontinued soaps. The last time I think there was this much of a panic was with Coates. And along with Coates, this all lives up to the hype in my humble opinion. And, like others have said, If you dont like it there is more than enough to trade or resell.

[Merkur25]

enjoy it. it's awesome

come back and tell us how much you love it and how 1 kilo wont be enough now that it's discontinued

I tried for the first time last night and I never had a lather that slick before. This soap is truely amazing. Before I can give a great opinion Im going to need to use it at least another week or so.


i'll be happy to help and take half off your hands. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

--james

Ill keep that in mind if I find myself engulfed with it :lol:


I know that there are often frenzy feedings and hype among discontinued soaps. The last time I think there was this much of a panic was with Coates. And along with Coates, this all lives up to the hype in my humble opinion. And, like others have said, If you dont like it there is more than enough to trade or resell.

Im thinking that 1kg isnt enough now....I might have to buy some more

[alabamalawyer]

I know that there are often frenzy feedings and hype among discontinued soaps. The last time I think there was this much of a panic was with Coates. And along with Coates, this all lives up to the hype in my humble opinion. And, like others have said, If you dont like it there is more than enough to trade or resell.

Don't forget the great Penhaligon's Tallow stampede a couple of years back! :blink:

[Genie]

I should have paid for Next day shipping. I've never been so impatient to try a product!!:mad3:

[Merkur25]

I should have paid for Next day shipping. I've never been so impatient to try a product!!:mad3:

I just used it again tonight. This soap is amazing :w00t:

[Montecristo #2]

P160 is a fantastic soap. It lasts and lasts too. Even with daily use you'll get 2+ years out of a kg, so it's a bargain too.

[whereisandy]

After all the glowing reviews and impending extinction of this fine product I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered a kg from Joe at ItalianBarber. Of course I had to order a key of Cella to be able to do an objective comparison of these two fine Italian products.

Given my hoard of other soaps and creams I think my great-grandchildren will be well stocked well into their middle ages (BTW, my son just turned 10).

Now I have to sit patiently and wait for the package...

[PozzSka]

I only tried a small amount of Valobra....let me know how u like it when you get a chance to try it out. They are probably going to run out of the P160 before the nights end :laugh:


I like it a lot. used it yesterday. i will buy more if i can, soon.

[Merkur25]

After all the glowing reviews and impending extinction of this fine product I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered a kg from Joe at ItalianBarber. Of course I had to order a key of Cella to be able to do an objective comparison of these two fine Italian products.

Given my hoard of other soaps and creams I think my great-grandchildren will be well stocked well into their middle ages (BTW, my son just turned 10).

Now I have to sit patiently and wait for the package...

Great choice of buying a kg of the P160. It will definitely be gone soon


I like it a lot. used it yesterday. i will buy more if i can, soon.

Thanks for the update. Im going to have to put this on my list to try. :thumbup1:

[bandg]

Great soap that lasts forever. A small amount goes a long way.:thumbup1:

[bbarton713]

I split a kilo of Morbido with a friend on here and after we split that one we purchased another and split that one too so I have about 2.2 pounds of the Morbido.

We split a smaller amount, 125 grams, of the Duro and I don't think either of us cared for it all that much compared to the Morbido.

[Isaac]

I split a kilo of Morbido with a friend on here and after we split that one we purchased another and split that one too so I have about 2.2 pounds of the Morbido.

We split a smaller amount, 125 grams, of the Duro and I don't think either of us cared for it all that much compared to the Morbido.

I have to echo that statement. I still ordered 2kg of the Duro, but i really prefer the Morbido over the Duro

[Marco]

I have to echo that statement. I still ordered 2kg of the Duro, but i really prefer the Morbido over the Duro

Me too. :thumbup1:

[Isaac]

Me too. :thumbup1:

I remember you posting about Barbers preferring the Duro. Why do you think that is Marco?

[Optometrist]

I have both the Tipo Morbido and Duro, and certainly prefer the former. It just tends to lather that little bit easier, and it may be me, but I find the scent of the Morbido slightly stronger too. Both are fine versions of the soap though.:thumbup1:

David