Palmolive Shave Stick

**nessus** · 05-04-2012, 10:15 PM

It is one of my favorites. The performance rivals many other soaps at a higher price point. Well worth the price.

**Bigsurprise** · 05-04-2012, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Jim G

Thanks for the info on Connaught shaving kiwi_tom. I just ordered 12 sticks from them at less than half of what Amazon gets here in the USA.

I tried one stick for a couple weeks, and was so impressed with it I did the same thing and bought 12 from Connaught. At that quantity, it came out to be $2.53 a stick for me. I hope you enjoy the scent, since that really seems to be the determining factor.

**cernel_joson** · 05-07-2012, 08:27 AM

Finally got around to trying the European version. Fantastic, and quite a good deal at around $3.00. I even used an extra floppy, high loft, low density brush to see if I could wring out lather with such a challenging brush. No problems. I love the old-fashioned smell, which smells like original Palmolive soap with a little more pungency. And best of all, it fits like a hand in glove in my ~70 year old shaving stick canister.

I'm sold.

**lancj1** · 05-07-2012, 08:31 AM

All I use. I buy one every time I am in Tesco. I have lots, they will stop making them one day..

**winston61** · 05-08-2012, 05:17 AM

the palmolive stick is an excellent product, wish we could get it in the States.

**Toddy** · 05-08-2012, 07:35 AM

They are the equivalent of about 90 cents here

**atison** · 05-08-2012, 11:09 AM

Pssst winston61. Its at almost every online vender.

Love the palmolive. Will always have a stick of it in my rotation.

**mharris127** · 05-08-2012, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by atison

Pssst winston61. Its at almost every online vender.

Love the palmolive. Will always have a stick of it in my rotation.

I think he meant in a US brick and mortar store. Even today there are still some people that don't use a credit or debit card in the US (credit/debit cards aren't pushed on people as hard here as in the EU or especially in Singapore -- where you have to open a bank account when you sign up for National Service at age 18 in order to be paid for your service).

**Pkrankow** · 05-08-2012, 01:42 PM

Palmolive is alright, I went 3 months on one stick, still have about 1 inch left. I get similar performance from Palmolive and Arko...Excellent performance.

I like the smell of aired out Arko slightly better (but fresh Arko stinks). I have a hard time with feeling like I am lathering with dish soap with Palmolive's scent.

Phil

**Mendel** · 05-08-2012, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jim G

Just tried my Palmolive shave stick for the first time. Seems to smell much better than the Arko shave stick. Have any of you tried the Palmolive stick? How do you like it compared to the Arko?

Hands down better than Arko. Palmolive is an excellent performer and smells clean.

**Mendel** · 05-08-2012, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by winston61

the palmolive stick is an excellent product, wish we could get it in the States.

Several of the vendors carry it. You will love it!

**Oscroft** · 05-08-2012, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by kaiseris

Wanting to try this stick.
Maybe someone would like to trade it for a stick for Russian shaving cream or Sputnik/Gillette Rubie blades?

Sure, I'd be happy to send you a Palmolive stick - and happy to accept anything you suggest in return. Send me a PM with your address, and the Palmolive will be on its way to you.

**kaiseris** · 05-09-2012, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by Oscroft

Sure, I'd be happy to send you a Palmolive stick - and happy to accept anything you suggest in return. Send me a PM with your address, and the Palmolive will be on its way to you.

Replied to PM.
Thanks again!

**Rengrave** · 05-09-2012, 02:55 AM

I picked up a few sticks a couple of months back, took a sniff and gave it a try, then put them in the cabinet. About a month ago I took one out again and gave it another go. I find I'm reaching for it more than anything else now, and probably use it about 4-5 days a week, the other 2-3 being either Tabac, Cella, Vitos, or Speick.

The more I use it, the more I like the smell, and it lathers very very well for me. This is the Euro version made in Germany that I'm talking about. I haven't tried the Australian version yet.

**bobkhan** · 05-09-2012, 06:30 AM

I just used a stick today! It is works awesome, and the smell is very non threatening. Plus, the tallow in it rules. I will buy more. I need to try some Arko too so I can compare.

**Acmemfg** · 05-09-2012, 06:31 AM

Palmolive OK...Arko is better...LaToja is top of the heap

**turtle** · 05-09-2012, 06:34 AM

I've picked up a couple Palmolive sticks and they do get use. I have not found anything that tops Arko ...BUT... I keep looking..

**Toxic515** · 05-09-2012, 07:14 AM

I got them both at the same time. I prefer the ARKO scent, but both work quite well. The Arko was cheaper, so I'd have to say that overall, I think it's a better deal. I'll use them both, and keep them both on hand as much as possible.

**SteveWY** · 06-22-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Jim G

I find I like it better than Arko but I also agree that it is harder to lather than Arko. I would like to pick up some more Palmolive sticks. The cheapest I can find is westcoastshaving for $3.75. Is there any place else that has a better deal?

FYI... Sorry to "zombie" your post but I found that Italian Barber has a sale on Palmolive Shave Sticks for $2.99 and La Toja for $4.99.

**InHotWater** · 06-22-2012, 09:40 AM

I have the Palmolive (green) and it is pretty good. I find myself using the Arko more though. They both offer great value/performance, but it was the Arko that turned me onto shave sticks, and face lathering. Maybe I am slightly biased since my brother lives in Turkey now