ItalianBarber.com: May Update

[RazoRock]

This update is filled with a lot of information so I will try to keep things short, and to-the-point.

1) We confirmed that Floid Blue and Floid Sandolor Gel have been discontinued. We are lucky because we had an order in-transit prior to this news and on Tuesday evening we added more stock to the website for sale. We are working hard to procure the last stocks in Italy so these wonderful products are available to our customers for at least a little while longer.

2) The new 100% Natural RazoRock products were well received by our customers and went out-of-stock pretty quickly. I thought we had order enough but these things can be tough to predict. I'm happy to report that both products are back in-stock. Stock levels on the Aftershave wax are low but we should be getting more next week.

3) We had a huge load come from Italy on Tuesday. We are working feverishly to unload and inventory all the products. You will slowly start to see new products hit the website in the next day or two; products of note (off the top of my head)... Proraso's Sul Filo line (lowest prices in North America!), Proraso 400ml Aftershave bottle, Proraso sensitive skin (white label) products, Proraso Styptic gel, i Coloniali products, two new Marvis toothpaste flavors, Scuderia and Ferre Aftershave splashes, Malizia EdT, Tabac soap in ceramic jar, Croma and Merkur DE blades, 1 Kilo size of Borotalco, the 500ML Pino Silvestre body wash and lots of others. Be sure to check the “NEW PRODUCTS” page often.

http://www.italianbarber.com/products_new.php

4) We now carry the Atomizers for the large glass bottles in BLUE, ORANGE and GREEN; many of you guys have been asking for these for your FLOID, PRORASO and VITOS bottles.

5) We are having a 2-week super sale on Proraso White; $5.99 for the 150ml cup shaving cream; $7.99 for the Pre-Post Cream. I have never seen prices for these products so low in North America. These will be available at these prices until June 1 or until supplies last.

6) Within the next 10 business days, you will see Taylor of Old Bond Street products added to the store.

7) We having also brought more women's products, such as the super popular Cera di Cupra line. We are having a hard time keeping Cera di Cupra in stock. Most guys are thinking... “How does this benefit me?” I will tell you how! Tell me what you wife or significant other says when a big box shows up at the door, but this time there are treats FOR HER as well (think big bonus points)! Also, it makes it easier to get to the $60 FREE SHIPPING threshold.

As always, Thank you all for your support and encouragement,

Joseph

[DSB]

Just submitted my order. I'm looking forward to trying the XXX shaving croap, the aftershave wax, and the Pino Sylvestre shower gel (I LOVE the aftershave)!

[TYdeFan05]

Wow, great work! My Floid Blue arrived the Friday before the "big news" and I just can't justify ordering another one. Can I? Anyway, I need to have over and get some of this mythical aftershave wax everyone is raving about.

[malocchio]

I picked up a bottle of the malizia vetiver aftershave (with alcohol) while I was in tanzania...this italian gem is a really refreshing vetiver,and still in a real glass bottle...doesn't last long,but it is not a fake chemical scent,it's the real thing and a great value..

[azmark]

Darn it! I just noticed it was $60 for free shipping! My order was $52:mad3:

[TYdeFan05]

Darn it! I just noticed it was $60 for free shipping! My order was $52:mad3:

I use the same line of reasoning when my order is $22 :cursing:

"Well if I just add a couple more things I'm saving money. Right?"

[treewhale]

Oh, man, you just keep getting better constantly! You are making it really hard for me to keep my shaving budget under control!

[gtoface]

I need another tub of fresco and an empty jar you put the vitos smaller chunks in lol.. my fresco lid is.cracked cus I keep opening it to smell.

[insomniac]

I placed an order and it was shipped a half-hour later.

I think Joseph had already decided what I should buy, and was sending me subliminal messages :glare:

That or he's awesome.

[RazoRock]

I placed an order and it was shipped a half-hour later.

I think Joseph had already decided what I should buy, and was sending me subliminal messages :glare:

That or he's awesome.

Trust me; I'm not that good:001_smile. On Fridays, I try very hard to get all the orders out before 3pm so they don't have to wait until Monday.

[insomniac]

Trust me; I'm not that good:001_smile. On Fridays, I try very hard to get all the orders out before 3pm so they don't have to wait until Monday.

Grazie, paesan! :thumbup:

[Leonard1]

Hello Razo - any plans to carry the Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn Aftershave lotion?

Had a sample in my last order and just wondered if you were considering adding it.

The Vitos Red Soap is working out very well, btw.

Thanks.

[rockviper]

Received my care pack today: Floid Blue and RazoRock XXX
Man,oh,man.... those atomisers are HUGE!!:tongue_sm

Thanks Joseph :thumbup1:

[TonyN]

You are making it really hard for me to keep my shaving budget under control!

Budget...What budget. :lol::lol: I got into this to supposedly save money and since November I've spent over $1000! :blushing:

[RazoRock]

Hello Razo - any plans to carry the Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn Aftershave lotion?

Had a sample in my last order and just wondered if you were considering adding it.

The Vitos Red Soap is working out very well, btw.

Thanks.

Hi Leonard,

Yes. Most likely in the next Jagger order; it's a very nice product indeed.

Great to hear the VITOS is working out well:thumbup1:


Received my care pack today: Floid Blue and RazoRock XXX
Man,oh,man.... those atomisers are HUGE!!:tongue_sm

Thanks Joseph :thumbup1:

The atomizer really brings Floid to the next level, IMO.


Budget...What budget. :lol::lol: I got into this to supposedly save money and since November I've spent over $1000! :blushing:

If it makes you feel great and smell great, it's worth every penny.

All it takes is one beautiful woman to say "wow, you smell great!" and you'll be spending a lot more than $1000:lol:

[TonyN]

All it takes is one beautiful woman to say "wow, you smell great!" and you'll be spending a lot more than $1000:lol:

Trust me Guiseppe...I've been with her for 28 years and it's cost me a whole lot more than $1000! :lol::lol::lol:

[brucered]

now you're going to bring in EJ Sea Buckthorn :angry:. thanks, more money for me to spend :thumbup:

i love the scent of that stuff, but might have to hold off. i really want to try the Proraso Aftershave balm. i've actually been using the preshave sensitive balm as a post shave balm and it works wonders.

[Leonard1]

now you're going to bring in EJ Sea Buckthorn :angry:. thanks, more money for me to spend :thumbup:

i love the scent of that stuff, but might have to hold off. i really want to try the Proraso Aftershave balm. i've actually been using the preshave sensitive balm as a post shave balm and it works wonders.

I have proraso green shave soap, so I bought the Proraso Aftershave balm (and the splash) with my last Italian Barber order, since it was on sale. That stuff is great. A nice proraso, eucalyptus (?) type smell. The smell is not too strong and goes away (unfortunately) in a couple hours. Also, it is not too heavy and seems to help the skin recover as well as the Nivea sensitive AS Balm or Mama Bear's Summer AS does for me. The consistency I think is similar in "heaviness" to the Nivea. You know it is there but skin doesn't feel oily or heavy after use.

EDIT: also, the Proraso AS Balm has a nice cooling, tingly effect for the first few minutes after application.

[Leonard1]

Hi Leonard,

Yes. Most likely in the next Jagger order; it's a very nice product indeed.

Great to hear the VITOS is working out well:thumbup1:

Well, the VITOS is nice enough that it is the first soap to be used 5 times in a row, since I started this shave soap madness. Good stuff.

Also, noticed you added a large size of the proraso AS splash. Does proraso do a large size of the proraso AS Balm? Been using that quite a lot since I ordered it from you.

[RazoRock]

Well, the VITOS is nice enough that it is the first soap to be used 5 times in a row, since I started this shave soap madness. Good stuff.

Also, noticed you added a large size of the proraso AS splash. Does proraso do a large size of the proraso AS Balm? Been using that quite a lot since I ordered it from you.

Hi Leonard,

Unfortunately, the only Proraso products that come in 'barbershop sizes' are the Proraso Shaving Cream, the Pre-Post, and the Splash.

I imagine the Balm would do really well in a 400ml as well.

-joseph

[voila]

It is sound good.
:ohmy:

[CyberJCM]

Hey Joe!

I need a nice aftershave! I like Floid Blue but can't afford that I'm afraid.
Can you recommend me a good one from the Vitos line perhaps?

I'm fond of AS like:
Floid Blue
4711
Speick
A little Clubman Citrus Musk
A mild Bay Rum now and then
Citrusy stuff
Cooling and bracing stuff
Fresh and clean stuff
Nothing flowery!
Nothing foresty!

Hopefully that is enough for a good recommendation or two, or three...

Thanks Joe!

[RazoRock]

Hey Joe!

I need a nice aftershave! I like Floid Blue but can't afford that I'm afraid.
Can you recommend me a good one from the Vitos line perhaps?

I'm fond of AS like:
Floid Blue
4711
Speick
A little Clubman Citrus Musk
A mild Bay Rum now and then
Citrusy stuff
Cooling and bracing stuff
Fresh and clean stuff
Nothing flowery!
Nothing foresty!

Hopefully that is enough for a good recommendation or two, or three...

Thanks Joe!

I would definitely recommend the VITOS dopo barba (Amber) in the 400ml bottle. Sweet, powdery, hint of citrus heaven! I love it.

[bandg]

Joe, what is the expected date for the artisan soaps, and flavors? TIA, Bradely

[RazoRock]

Joe, what is the expected date for the artisan soaps, and flavors? TIA, Bradely

Everything was just finalized this morning... in the next week or two, once the product has shipped, I will update on the ETA and tell you guys all the scents that we chosen; there are quite a few:thumbup:

I also made 1 of the recipes all vegetable, based (a little surprise):thumbup1:

[moses the armenian]

Everything was just finalized this morning... in the next week or two, once the product has shipped, I will update on the ETA and tell you guys all the scents that we chosen; there are quite a few:thumbup:

I also made 1 of the recipes all vegetable, based (a little surprise):thumbup1:

Joe are these the artisan soaps made by a VERY legendary italian soap maker that use to make a very LEGENDARY soap that is no more made ? Would the legendary soap makers former legendary soap be spelled with a Legendary capital P ?????????:001_rolle

[moses the armenian]

Hey all you IT fans out there . Our dear brother , anhd Don of the famed italian shave cosa nostra is been a bit under the weather with a cold ! Lets all wish him good health , so he gets back to 100% asap so we can get our italian shave fixes asap ! get well soon there my brother from another mother ! :thumbup:

Ok guys , group hug now ! let the good vibes flow to the frozen waste lands of the arctic polar north , so are buddy Joe can get well ! :thumbup::w00t::lol::thumbup1:

[gtoface]

Get well

[RazoRock]

Joe are these the artisan soaps made by a VERY legendary italian soap maker that use to make a very LEGENDARY soap that is no more made ? Would the legendary soap makers former legendary soap be spelled with a Legendary capital P ?????????:001_rolle

I'm gonna choose options c) no comment:biggrin1::biggrin1:

Seriously, though, are you tapping my business line?


Hey all you IT fans out there . Our dear brother , anhd Don of the famed italian shave cosa nostra is been a bit under the weather with a cold ! Lets all wish him good health , so he gets back to 100% asap so we can get our italian shave fixes asap ! get well soon there my brother from another mother ! :thumbup:

Ok guys , group hug now ! let the good vibes flow to the frozen waste lands of the arctic polar north , so are buddy Joe can get well ! :thumbup::w00t::lol::thumbup1:


Get well

Thanks guys, I appreciate the well wishes

[pinter]

Any word when your getting the 39C back in stock?

[RazoRock]

Any word when your getting the 39C back in stock?

Most likely in a few weeks, just waiting for it on backorder.

[pinter]

Most likely in a few weeks, just waiting for it on backorder.

Weeks is not a word I like to hear but I guess nothing one can do. Is there a shortage of this razor as lots of people are also sold out.

Thanks

[RazoRock]

Weeks is not a word I like to hear but I guess nothing one can do. Is there a shortage of this razor as lots of people are also sold out.

Thanks

I don't think it's a shortage; just the distributor is waiting for a new shipment.

[insomniac]

I placed an order and it was shipped a half-hour later.

And received today.

Suspicious indeed :glare:

[treewhale]

I just wanted to say I that recieved my order of the aftershave wax and XXX cream (at the office so SWMBO doesn't realize I am buying more stuff), and while I haven't tried the performance yet, I was blown away by the scents alone. I keep opening the wax and sniffing it. I'm sure that isn't the behaviour of a normal healthy person.

Thanks for bringing us all these fantastic products. If the new artisan soaps smell half as good and work half as well as the other RazoRock products I have tried, I think I may just give up on other product lines.

[moses the armenian]

I just wanted to say I that recieved my order of the aftershave wax and XXX cream (at the office so SWMBO doesn't realize I am buying more stuff), and while I haven't tried the performance yet, I was blown away by the scents alone. I keep opening the wax and sniffing it. I'm sure that isn't the behaviour of a normal healthy person.

Thanks for bringing us all these fantastic products. If the new artisan soaps smell half as good and work half as well as the other RazoRock products I have tried, I think I may just give up on other product lines.

Don't worry it's quite normal behavior! What is not normal when you take the creams, aftershaves, wax, in the car with you and as you're driving across country for work periodical you pull them out to smell them all the while people are giving you weird looks at your sniffing these italian shave goodies and driving 70 miles per hour going down the interstate . not that I have ever done such a thing but if I did I can guarantee you people would be giving you strange looks going down the road!

[gtoface]

yeah thats about normall for us razofallowers... yeah i was emailing a few people to try more shave creams from diffrent people. but im just gunna withdraw my orders and such im still sticking with razorock. why change or try others when nothing compares to razo.. im in razoheaven.

[moses the armenian]

HELL JUST FROZE OVER AT ITALIAN BARBER !!!!!!!:scared::blink::crying:

check out the new products page , on the 1st page are the new gilette disposables from india . You know , the ones that gilette just started making for the folks in the 3rd world so they can stop using DE , and convert them to the cartridge cult ! :scared:

Joe , I am disapoint my son , you who always makes fun of me for using my mach three , because I suck at using an DE even after 3 years of wet shaving , but now you betray the B and B brethren and sell these new evil gilette catrs , man I just do not know what to say brother ! :scared:

Disclaimer .

I AM THE OFFICIAL ITALIANBARBER.COM number 1 fanboy , and also Joe is my brother from another mother . the above post was said with much sarcasim , and other then that , just some friendly stone busting going on , so please , no nasty grams guys ! :001_tt2:

[moses the armenian]

HELL JUST FROZE OVER AT ITALIAN BARBER !!!!!!!:scared::blink::crying:

check out the new products page , on the 1st page are the new gilette disposables from india . You know , the ones that gilette just started making for the folks in the 3rd world so they can stop using DE , and convert them to the cartridge cult ! :scared:

Joe , I am disapoint my son , you who always makes fun of me for using my mach three , because I suck at using an DE even after 3 years of wet shaving , but now you betray the B and B brethren and sell these new evil gilette catrs , man I just do not know what to say brother ! :scared:

Disclaimer .

I AM THE OFFICIAL ITALIANBARBER.COM number 1 fanboy , and also Joe is my brother from another mother . the above post was said with much sarcasim , and other then that , just some friendly stone busting going on , so please , no nasty grams guys ! :001_tt2:

Joe why dont you post up mantics review for these little indian carts ? If I remember right , mantic said these were the best cart out there for the wet shaver ?

[RazoRock]

And received today.

Suspicious indeed :glare:

In a good way?


I just wanted to say I that recieved my order of the aftershave wax and XXX cream (at the office so SWMBO doesn't realize I am buying more stuff), and while I haven't tried the performance yet, I was blown away by the scents alone. I keep opening the wax and sniffing it. I'm sure that isn't the behaviour of a normal healthy person.

Thanks for bringing us all these fantastic products. If the new artisan soaps smell half as good and work half as well as the other RazoRock products I have tried, I think I may just give up on other product lines.

Is it normal? My wife says no, but I'm in the same boat:biggrin1:

Thanks for the nice words... Ask Marco about the Artisan line... he is currently testing one... think P.160 with 6 or 7 different scents; only time will tell.


Don't worry it's quite normal behavior! What is not normal when you take the creams, aftershaves, wax, in the car with you and as you're driving across country for work periodical you pull them out to smell them all the while people are giving you weird looks at your sniffing these italian shave goodies and driving 70 miles per hour going down the interstate . not that I have ever done such a thing but if I did I can guarantee you people would be giving you strange looks going down the road!

Why can I picture that:biggrin1:


yeah thats about normall for us razofallowers... yeah i was emailing a few people to try more shave creams from diffrent people. but im just gunna withdraw my orders and such im still sticking with razorock. why change or try others when nothing compares to razo.. im in razoheaven.

Nice words, Donald; thank you... hopefully my head doesn't swell.


HELL JUST FROZE OVER AT ITALIAN BARBER !!!!!!!:scared::blink::crying:

check out the new products page , on the 1st page are the new gilette disposables from india . You know , the ones that gilette just started making for the folks in the 3rd world so they can stop using DE , and convert them to the cartridge cult ! :scared:

Joe , I am disapoint my son , you who always makes fun of me for using my mach three , because I suck at using an DE even after 3 years of wet shaving , but now you betray the B and B brethren and sell these new evil gilette catrs , man I just do not know what to say brother ! :scared:

Disclaimer .

I AM THE OFFICIAL ITALIANBARBER.COM number 1 fanboy , and also Joe is my brother from another mother . the above post was said with much sarcasim , and other then that , just some friendly stone busting going on , so please , no nasty grams guys ! :001_tt2:

Moses,

Let me explain...

I shave my head every few days and I'm always looking for a better solution for head shaving; the head blade doesn't cut it for me, these multi-blades just clog up way too easily. I tend to order anything and everything for research purposes and when I saw Mantic saying how good the Gillette Guard was, I ordered one from India to try.

I was shocked at how good it was when I used it. I use a cartridge razor once or twice a month when I'm in a big rush. I jump out of the shower, rub some RR shave gel on my face and do a 1 pass, out the door in 45 second shave. The results were excellent; not better than my Feather AS-D1 but very impressive for a cartridge and under a minute.

Then I shaved my head with one... the results were even better... these suckers don't clog, the head pivots really easily and they are really easy to hold. I bought a bunch for myself for quick shaves and head-shaves.

I figured it was only right to sell these to my customers, many of whom are now friends... especially if they are head-shavers. So I put together a head shaving kit where you basically get the razor and a few blades for free when buying the RazoRock Gel and A/S Wax.

This is the best cartridge Gillette has ever made, IMO. It had to be because they were trying to convert DE shavers in India and everyone here knows how amazing DE shaving is. Does this razor shave better than a quality DE in a skilled hand? Absolutely not, but it shaves really well and is awesome for the head!

[insomniac]

In a good way?


In a very good way! I love the products, and thank you for the samples! :thumbup:

[RazoRock]

Joe why dont you post up mantics review for these little indian carts ? If I remember right , mantic said these were the best cart out there for the wet shaver ?

here you go...

http://mantic59.blogspot.com/2010/12/testing-gillette-guard.html


-joseph

[Hodari D.]

joseph, does the vitos aftershaving contain menthol? thanks.

[RazoRock]

joseph, does the vitos aftershaving contain menthol? thanks.

hi Scott,

No, it does not.

[moses the armenian]

Hello everyone I just placed my sixth order in the last 4 months with joe at italian barber.com . Does this mean I'm addicted to all things italian pertaining to shave goodness and male grooming products? Now if only I can get joe to pick up his phone or call me back When I call him I won't feel like such a lonely neglected puppy!

[Leonard1]

Hello everyone I just placed my sixth order in the last 4 months with joe at italian barber.com . Does this mean I'm addicted to all things italian pertaining to shave goodness and male grooming products? Now if only I can get joe to pick up his phone or call me back When I call him I won't feel like such a lonely neglected puppy!

Huh. I am noticing a pattern here.

[brucered]

....snip...
6) Within the next 10 business days, you will see Taylor of Old Bond Street products added to the store....snip...

Woohooo. they are up. i just check to see the "new products" section for fun, and saw them.

now to decide on which one (yes only 1).....Sensitive Skin, Jermyn Street for Sensitive or Mr. Taylor. i have the lemon/lime and like it, but want to try another.

does the Sensitive Skin have a scent or is it pretty neutral?

[SUNA]

Joseph we are friends off. :lol:

Why must you tempt me! Just placed another order. 2nd one this month. :blush:

[SUNA]

Woohooo. they are up. i just check to see the "new products" section for fun, and saw them.

now to decide on which one (yes only 1).....Sensitive Skin, Jermyn Street for Sensitive or Mr. Taylor. i have the lemon/lime and like it, but want to try another.

does the Sensitive Skin have a scent or is it pretty neutral?

Their best is Avocado. Hands down best performer.

[brucered]

Their best is Avocado. Hands down best performer.

Thanks, i'll check that one out.

looks like there will be an "officer order" going in next week.

so far myself, i'm looking at:

Razorock wax & pre/post, TOBS scent?, proraso alcohol free balm (100ml), proraso styptic cream and whatever else catches my eye :001_tt1:

[SUNA]

FYI the Avocado smell is semi rose scented...but it could smell like prunes and I would use it. It's the best cream I have used and that's including Castle Forbes, DF Harris, all major brands, etc.

[Pbalkan]

Joe:

You as much as admitted that the tubs for RazorRock leave something to be desired and have told us that better (screw-type) tubs are in the works.

I have to store some soaps in So. Arizona in a house that I keep at about 88 degrees for months on end. As a result, I've explored some very good ways to preserve soft-soaps. I also have a good supply of ugly but very functional screw-lid containers.

Have you ever considered selling RazorRock shave-soap in the 1ML bulk-bricks like Cella and Vitos?

Thanks.

[RazoRock]

Joe:

You as much as admitted that the tubs for RazorRock leave something to be desired and have told us that better (screw-type) tubs are in the works.

I have to store some soaps in So. Arizona in a house that I keep at about 88 degrees for months on end. As a result, I've explored some very good ways to preserve soft-soaps. I also have a good supply of ugly but very functional screw-lid containers.

Have you ever considered selling RazorRock shave-soap in the 1ML bulk-bricks like Cella and Vitos?

Thanks.

Hi Peter,

Our partner which produces the RazoRock shaving cream soaps in Italy does not offer them them 1000ml bricks.

Honestly, most people don't like the 1000ml/1kg bricks; I can't can't tell you have many requests I got to cut Cella and P.160 and Vitos before I finally caved.

The new RazoRock Artisan line will come in screw top jars. I'm really excited to get these out; you guys will soon see why.

kind regards,

Joseph

[gtoface]

im waiting for the lime joe. again with stealing my wallet. lol

[KarlMaldensNose]

Hi Joe,

I'll bet you're getting a loy of emails about this today, but what happened to the Acca Kappa tubs being available on May 24? The availablity date isn't even listed anymore; simply the dreaded "OUT OF STOCK" message now.

Also, what's all this talk about an artisan RazoRock line? I've tried to track down info on the IB website and here at B&B, but I couldn't find anything. For example, how did gtoface know about a lime product? Can someone point me to a thread, post, page, etc. where I can read up on this. At one point I thought the artisan line you guys were referring to was the recently introduced RazoRock products like XXX, cacao and fresco shave creams, the 100% natural handmade AS wax and shave gel.

[RazoRock]

Hi Joe,

I'll bet you're getting a loy of emails about this today, but what happened to the Acca Kappa tubs being available on May 24? The availablity date isn't even listed anymore; simply the dreaded "OUT OF STOCK" message now.

Also, what's all this talk about an artisan RazoRock line? I've tried to track down info on the IB website and here at B&B, but I couldn't find anything. For example, how did gtoface know about a lime product? Can someone point me to a thread, post, page, etc. where I can read up on this. At one point I thought the artisan line you guys were referring to was the recently introduced RazoRock products like XXX, cacao and fresco shave creams, the 100% natural handmade AS wax and shave gel.

Good evening,

Here is the link for the new Artisan soaps....

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3067616&postcount=135

They are currently in production. There will be 7 or 8 to start with a surprise or 3 (as usual):001_smile. Just in the process of designing labels and thinking up some name:001_smile These soaps should be very very interesting... stay tuned

Regarding Acca Kappa, the distributor is still back-ordered; unfortunately, I have no control over the situation there. Hopefully, I get a call soon from them or I'm going to have a lot of angry customers.

-joseph

[treewhale]

Good evening,

They are currently in production. There will be 7 or 8 to start with a surprise or 3 (as usual):001_smile. Just in the process of designing labels and thinking up some name:001_smile These soaps should be very very interesting... stay tuned

-joseph

Dude, you're killing my shave purchase sabattical! 7 or 8 flavours of superb Italian soft soaps?

Sigh. (gets out wallet)

[fizgiggsr]

Dude, you're killing my shave purchase sabattical! 7 or 8 flavours of superb Italian soft soaps?

Sigh. (gets out wallet)

+1 Yeah, I recently just got some Cella and fell in love with it. More options are always a good thing. :thumbup1:

[TheVibesGuy]

This update is filled with a lot of information so I will try to keep things short, and to-the-point.

1) We confirmed that Floid Blue and Floid Sandolor Gel have been discontinued. We are lucky because we had an order in-transit prior to this news and on Tuesday evening we added more stock to the website for sale. We are working hard to procure the last stocks in Italy so these wonderful products are available to our customers for at least a little while longer.



Does anyone know why Floid Blue and Sandalor Gel were discontinued?

My apologies if this was covered/answered in another thread.

JRS

[RazoRock]

Dude, you're killing my shave purchase sabattical! 7 or 8 flavours of superb Italian soft soaps?

Sigh. (gets out wallet)

They will not be wallet breakers but I'm looking at the ingredient list right now and it's amazing! Based on the sample brick I've been shaving with; I'm quite certain a few people are going to be really happy:001_smile


+1 Yeah, I recently just got some Cella and fell in love with it. More options are always a good thing. :thumbup1:

I agree:thumbup:


Does anyone know why Floid Blue and Sandalor Gel were discontinued?

My apologies if this was covered/answered in another thread.

JRS

I couldn't tell you the reason for sure but I have the new catalogue and I think they decided to streamline the entire Floid line... some new products added but Blue Floid and Sandolor are nowhere to be found in the new material.

Rest assured, we are scouring Italy for every last bottle; if they are out there, we are tracking them down and buying them!

[TheVibesGuy]

I couldn't tell you the reason for sure but I have the new catalogue and I think they decided to streamline the entire Floid line... some new products added but Blue Floid and Sandolor are nowhere to be found in the new material.

Rest assured, we are scouring Italy for every last bottle; if they are out there, we are tracking them down and buying them!


Thanks! :thumbup:

[brucered]

just put in another order with Joe and it's almost as if he was hitting F5 Refresh, as as soon as he got it, it seemed to be picked and processed. :laugh: you'd think we were his only customer the way we get treated, but i know we're not.

nice to see this kind of customer service in this day and age.

Top notch service, selection and prices by Joseph...thanks for all your help. :thumbup1:

[Pbalkan]

They will not be wallet breakers but I'm looking at the ingredient list right now and it's amazing! Based on the sample brick I've been shaving with; I'm quite certain a few people are going to be really happy:001_smile



"SAMPLE BRICK???"

Hey Joe.... you don't suppose.....???

:laugh:

[charles_r]

Joseph, your site is now my favorite shaving store! My second order now and you're so fast shipping out!! Just ordered myself a bottle of Floid blue and Vitos classic AS, I have no idea if i'll like them or not. But I just had to try the Floid, before it was gone!

[PozzSka]

BTW...for those of you who haven't tried the Vitos Extra Super w/ Coconut Oil.

In regard to performance, it is up there with P160, Cella, Valobra. I find them all to be very similar.

In regard to scent, the coconut is much more pronounced out of the container...once you start loading your brush and the lid is off for a few seconds, the coconut starts coming through. It's enough that it isn't a one-note coconut scent, and it is a change of pace from the sweet almond scent of the rest of them.

Very nice product...aftershaves are next...though I have to wait a bit...

[brucered]

i put an order in yesterday and it's not here yet, what gives? did joseph take the day off or something :blink:

just kidding.........i was pleasantly surprised to see the order processed, packed and shipped within hours of ordering. it's like the guy doesn't sleep :laugh: well, with the new addition, maybe he doesn't anymore :lol:

thanks again for everything Joseph :thumbup:

[gtoface]

Joe is a great guy. Any given time in The day if I have questions he responds back with in the hr. My stuff is always shipped fast. Packaged great. He works very hard to please us all. And does a fine job.. now he just needs to find a way to get the makers of floid blue to keep making it....... and I see my wallet running away as we speak from it hearing about a bunch of new scents ...

[maxman]

Received my package today!
Excellent packaging and shipping.
Thanks guys!
I'm gonna keep my eyes open for that Acca Kappa when it comes in.

[elsmooth]

i put an order in yesterday and it's not here yet, what gives? did joseph take the day off or something :blink::thumbup:

As quickly as my orders come in, I assure you, he does not take days off. Then again, nor would I if I were surrounded by all of the italian shaving goodness!!!

[Pbalkan]

Hey Joe:

On your recommendation, I tried Saponeria Artigiana Almond Bar as a bath soap. It appears to be sold by Omega. I chose the Almond scent just to compare it to Cella's scent.

First... the almond scent is there but it's far, far less than Cella. I also noticed that it has no tallow.

Surprisingly, it lathered very well in the shower (good recommendation, Joe). In fact, it lathered so well that I wondered how it might lather with a brush.

With all the great shaving soaps that you sell... this is just a matter of curiosity for me. I'm just wondering if you've ever tried it as a shaving soap or milled-out a bar for a shaving tub.

Since I'm currently using a blade that was never intended for shaving (Personna Labs), I wonder if a soap that was never intended for shaving might be good as well.

Just a thought....

[jbaca]

Joes herding unicorns again and its not pink floid:001_rolle
but if pink floid was available Joe would have it

[RazoRock]

Hey Joe:

On your recommendation, I tried Saponeria Artigiana Almond Bar as a bath soap. It appears to be sold by Omega. I chose the Almond scent just to compare it to Cella's scent.

First... the almond scent is there but it's far, far less than Cella. I also noticed that it has no tallow.

Surprisingly, it lathered very well in the shower (good recommendation, Joe). In fact, it lathered so well that I wondered how it might lather with a brush.

With all the great shaving soaps that you sell... this is just a matter of curiosity for me. I'm just wondering if you've ever tried it as a shaving soap or milled-out a bar for a shaving tub.

Since I'm currently using a blade that was never intended for shaving (Personna Labs), I wonder if a soap that was never intended for shaving might be good as well.

Just a thought....

Hi Peter,

Saponeria Artigiana soaps are all vegetable based. They are wonderful soaps and these are the ones I personally use for showering. I love the variety of scents.

I actually have tried it for shaving; when I was doing a shower shave. I hit the soap with an Omega boar brush and it indeed made some lather. The lather was slick but not very cushion-y. I would say it works for a shower (where the environment is super humid and ideal for shaving) but I definitely wouldn't use it for sink-shaving.

-joseph

[RazoRock]

Joes herding unicorns again and its not pink floid:001_rolle
but if pink floid was available Joe would have it

Pink Floid! now there is an idea I could run with!:001_smile

[Wil Dorenbos]

Hi Peter,

Saponeria Artigiana soaps are all vegetable based. They are wonderful soaps and these are the ones I personally use for showering. I love the variety of scents.

I actually have tried it for shaving; when I was doing a shower shave. I hit the soap with an Omega boar brush and it indeed made some lather. The lather was slick but not very cushion-y. I would say it works for a shower (where the environment is super humid and ideal for shaving) but I definitely wouldn't use it for sink-shaving.

-joseph

They also make a shaving soap, with tallow :thumbup: they call that one vegetable too :laugh:

[CyberJCM]

Hey Joe!

It's way cool that you now sell TOBS! I can finally try some from at a price I am comfortable with. But speaking of trying it, whaddya say to putting together a TOBS sampler or something? Since there isn't one out there I bet guys would enjoy giving it a trial run before commiting, and you do samples so well! :thumbup1:

BTW got my order 2 days ago, absolutely awesome as usual! I can't get over the chill of the Vitos Ice AS!

[letsdisinfect]

After hearing so much about italianbarber I placed my first order yesterday for XXX soap, aftershave wax and some alum. Today I got an an email from Joseph thanking me for my order and saying that he upgraded my shipping!!!

Talk about awesome service, thanks Joseph!

[RazoRock]

Hey Joe!

It's way cool that you now sell TOBS! I can finally try some from at a price I am comfortable with. But speaking of trying it, whaddya say to putting together a TOBS sampler or something? Since there isn't one out there I bet guys would enjoy giving it a trial run before commiting, and you do samples so well! :thumbup1:

BTW got my order 2 days ago, absolutely awesome as usual! I can't get over the chill of the Vitos Ice AS!

Thanks, John.

Certain brands, like Trumpers and TOBS, have strict guidelines to being a stockist and they frown distributing 'homemade' samples.

I was just at my Barbers and I brought him some VITOS with the Atomizer; he loved it! He was spraying everyone like bugs bunny in the barber of seville:biggrin1:

[RazoRock]

My comments on the Gillette Guard (Indian market) razor...


I use it a few times a week to save my head and honestly... it's the best cartridge razor I've ever used.

I liked it so much that I ordered a ton from an Indian distributor and started selling them in my store.

It is literally clog-proof and rinsing the blade is very infrequent. It acts very close to a DE accept it sets the blade angle for you. I've also used it for quick shower-shaves (beard) and it worked very well.

It won't unseat my DE razors for beard-shaving but it's very good.

Like the article said, it's probably better suited to those using a DE razor than the masses that use the 3-5 blades carts.

-joseph

Here is a good article highlighting how this razor has taken off...

http://www.scform.com/2011/05/gillette-guard.html

We have added it to our store...

http://www.italianbarber.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=98&osCsid=923164c0e040755e5d98503a6a45c66e

and also put it in a head-shaving kit...

http://www.italianbarber.com/p487/Ultimate-Head-Shaving-Kit/product_info.html

[KarlMaldensNose]

BTW...for those of you who haven't tried the Vitos Extra Super w/ Coconut Oil.

In regard to performance, it is up there with P160, Cella, Valobra. I find them all to be very similar.

In regard to scent, the coconut is much more pronounced out of the container...once you start loading your brush and the lid is off for a few seconds, the coconut starts coming through. It's enough that it isn't a one-note coconut scent, and it is a change of pace from the sweet almond scent of the rest of them.

Very nice product...aftershaves are next...though I have to wait a bit...

I've noticed before this product being described as containing coconut oil; however, I can't seem to find it in the ingedient list, either on the label of my 125 ml tub or on the IB website. Does it go by any other name than "cocos nucifera oil" or obviously just plain "coconut oil"?

Perhaps the product's coconut smell comes from fragrance oil, as I've read many times that pure coconut oil is almost odourless. But parfum(e) or fragrance are not in the ingredient list, either.

Another issue with the listed ingredients for Vitos Red w/ coconut: it uses hydrogenated tallow instead of saponified tallow. I was under the impression that hydrogented oils/fats were for the food industry, while saponified oils/fats were used in the cosmetics/soap industry. Any soapheads out there that can shed some light on this?

[CyberJCM]

I've noticed before this product being described as containing coconut oil; however, I can't seem to find it in the ingedient list, either on the label of my 125 ml tub or on the IB website. Does it go by any other name than "cocos nucifera oil" or obviously just plain "coconut oil"?

Perhaps the product's coconut smell comes from fragrance oil, as I've read many times that pure coconut oil is almost odourless. But parfum(e) or fragrance are not in the ingredient list, either.

Another issue with the listed ingredients for Vitos Red w/ coconut: it uses hydrogenated tallow instead of saponified tallow. I was under the impression that hydrogented oils/fats were for the food industry, while saponified oils/fats were used in the cosmetics/soap industry. Any soapheads out there that can shed some light on this?

I say if it works, who cares?! And Vitos Extra Super All'Olio di Coco freaking works!
:thumbup:

[brucered]

great deal on the Head Shaving Kit, considierig i want to buy all of those myself for face shaving.

another PEG order in the works!

[KarlMaldensNose]

I say if it works, who cares?! And Vitos Extra Super All'Olio di Coco freaking works!
:thumbup:

I care. But I also agree that it works!:001_smile

[gtoface]

i just figured out how to lather up vitos super coconut.. its amazing. im testing the staying power of the cream. so far its sat over and hr and no loss of cream in the bowl yet. thats amazing right there...

[KarlMaldensNose]

I have problems trying to bowl lather it. I find that Marco's(?) face lathering suggestion for Italian soft soaps works better for me. Do you have any tips or tricks for making it work in the bowl, other than starting with little water and very slowly adding more until it takes off?

[gtoface]

i soak the brush. and just slightly shake it off one time. then go right to the tub and whip it up for 40 seconds or so, take the extra cream forming and put it in the bowl, then go back to the tub of cream, do it more for about 40 seconds. and go to the bowl by then you will have to add just a few drops. lather up in the bowl and let sit for a few mins with out touching it. and then whip up more.. huge pile of lather. made me happy to figure it all out.

[KarlMaldensNose]

I was obviously not using enough product for bowl lathering. Sounds like a lot of work to get a good bowl of lather. Thank-you, I appreciate the help.

[RazoRock]

I've noticed before this product being described as containing coconut oil; however, I can't seem to find it in the ingedient list, either on the label of my 125 ml tub or on the IB website. Does it go by any other name than "cocos nucifera oil" or obviously just plain "coconut oil"?

Perhaps the product's coconut smell comes from fragrance oil, as I've read many times that pure coconut oil is almost odourless. But parfum(e) or fragrance are not in the ingredient list, either.

Another issue with the listed ingredients for Vitos Red w/ coconut: it uses hydrogenated tallow instead of saponified tallow. I was under the impression that hydrogented oils/fats were for the food industry, while saponified oils/fats were used in the cosmetics/soap industry. Any soapheads out there that can shed some light on this?

What VITOS did was use the same box for the Extra Super and the Extra Super 'olio di cocco'; they added a blue sticker on the side of the box to show the difference. Coconut oil is added to the recipe on the 'olio di cocco' version. I couldn't modify the ingredients on the 125ml label because I didn't know where to put it (proportion). What I did was put "coconut" in brackets.

True cold pressed virgin coconut oil indeed has a smell; it is a wonderful smell! Smells exactly like fresh coconut. The highly processed stuff has a funky burnt smell. My artisan soap maker in Canada let me sample the good stuff which they use in the RazoRock shave gel. I tasted it and it was amazing.:thumbup:

The problem is, high quality ingredients, especially the organic ones, have a high quality price tag.

BTW, I only face lather VITOS using the Italian Master Barber method (aka Marco's method).

-joseph

[Leonard1]

I was obviously not using enough product for bowl lathering. Sounds like a lot of work to get a good bowl of lather. Thank-you, I appreciate the help.

I bowl lather VITOS Super in this bowl w/o a problem, now that i have the hang of it. As with other soaps, I find the more soap I use, the easier the lather is to build.

[bmc1979]

Just put my first order into the Barber. SWMBO needed some blades so it was a good excuse to add a few items in for myself to make sure I got that free shipping. That means I saved money right? At least that's what I'll tell SWMBO.

[CyberJCM]

Hey Joe!

I love XXX! Big time!

I also just tried my new Vitos Classica Aftershave in the atomizer bottle.
It smelled really good too. Actually smelled alot like XXX I think.

Did my sniffer get it right? Is the Vitos Classica AS a similar scent to Razorock XXX?

J

[RazoRock]

Hey Joe!

I love XXX! Big time!

I also just tried my new Vitos Classica Aftershave in the atomizer bottle.
It smelled really good too. Actually smelled alot like XXX I think.

Did my sniffer get it right? Is the Vitos Classica AS a similar scent to Razorock XXX?

J

hey J,

It's not suppose to be:biggrin1:

but you are right, they definitely compliment each other. I've been using the VITOS dopo barba a lot lately; it's a wonderful warm weather splash.

-joseph

[SUNA]

Other vendors should seriously order from Joe and use him as the benchmark for shipping/customer service. Joe is the blue chip standard in my books. I have yet to have a vendor match him...and that's no offence to other vendors. Joe is just that good!

[Dalejr]

Just put in my first small order today, can't wait to try the aftershave wax...

[elsmooth]

Just put in my first small order today, can't wait to try the aftershave wax...

My latest order was chock full of soaps/creams...next order will definitely have to include the wax (and whatever new RazoRock branded items are available...).

[Doodi1]

I love this RazoRock XXX stuff. It has become my favorite shaving soap/cream. Ahead of Cella, the Red Vitos twins, MWF and my belove QCS's. It is simply awesome. I never thought a non tallow based cream/soap would become my favorite.

[KarlMaldensNose]

Other vendors should seriously order from Joe and use him as the benchmark for shipping/customer service. Joe is the blue chip standard in my books. I have yet to have a vendor match him...and that's no offence to other vendors. Joe is just that good!

He is pretty amazing, especially when you consider he does the 9-to-5 thing on top of the IB venture.

(But in all fairness, I have had a few other experiences with B&B vendors who have been equally attentive, expedient, and competitively priced.)

Looking forward to the upcpming artisan soaps, Joe. I just hope you have some AS wax and XXX soap/cream (and Proraso styptic gel and Gillette Guard carts and an Omega 10275 and the AK 1869 tub) left in stock when the new soaps are ready to roll. Any more news on the exciting new soaps?

[RazoRock]

He is pretty amazing, especially when you consider he does the 9-to-5 thing on top of the IB venture.

(But in all fairness, I have had a few other experiences with B&B vendors who have been equally attentive, expedient, and competitively priced.)

Looking forward to the upcpming artisan soaps, Joe. I just hope you have some AS wax and XXX soap/cream (and Proraso styptic gel and Gillette Guard carts and an Omega 10275 and the AK 1869 tub) left in stock when the new soaps are ready to roll. Any more news on the exciting new soaps?

The Artisan tallows just came out of production! I can't wait.

[RichGem]

The Artisan tallows just came out of production! I can't wait.

Joseph, you're killing us! :w00t:

[KarlMaldensNose]

Looking forward to the upcpming artisan soaps, Joe. I just hope you have some AS wax and XXX soap/cream (and Proraso styptic gel and Gillette Guard carts and an Omega 10275 and the AK 1869 tub) left in stock when the new soaps are ready to roll.

Of course... wax is now sold out. I think I jinxed myself by mentioning it (and thereby putting in the consciousness of other IB shoppers). Not surprising, though, given the rave reviews it's been getting. Joe, can you give a rough estimate for when the wax is expected back in stock? I'm trying to coordinate my purchases so that everything I want is in stock at the same time. Wishful thinking, I know. Also regarding the AS wax: do you think it can be used as a moisturizer? I ask because I use so little AS at a time, and I already have a healthy stockpile of other aftershave products, that it'll be years before I even put a dent in a tin of it. I have the same problem with shave soaps and creams, so I'm following your lead and using them as body soaps in the shower. It's torture having so many great products and not getting to use them enough (I shave only once every four or five days).

[Vlad]

It's torture having so many great products and not getting to use them enough (I shave only once every four or five days).

:blink: But, but...why? Got to shave every day, man! How can you be away from your brushes and soapies for so long? :001_wub:

[jbaca]

i just checked the as wax is in

[RazoRock]

Of course... wax is now sold out. I think I jinxed myself by mentioning it (and thereby putting in the consciousness of other IB shoppers). Not surprising, though, given the rave reviews it's been getting. Joe, can you give a rough estimate for when the wax is expected back in stock? I'm trying to coordinate my purchases so that everything I want is in stock at the same time. Wishful thinking, I know. Also regarding the AS wax: do you think it can be used as a moisturizer? I ask because I use so little AS at a time, and I already have a healthy stockpile of other aftershave products, that it'll be years before I even put a dent in a tin of it. I have the same problem with shave soaps and creams, so I'm following your lead and using them as body soaps in the shower. It's torture having so many great products and not getting to use them enough (I shave only once every four or five days).

It's back, received another small batch today.

It can definitely be used throughout the day to 'freshen up'; similar to how a hydrosol is used... you just reminded me to do something.

-joseph