Italian Flloid Blue, and why I love B&B

**Blondie** · 06-21-2012, 05:55 AM

So I picked up some of the discontinued Floid Blue aftershave a couple of weeks ago and used it for the first time yesterday. Wow, what a nice finish. This stuff has a generous amount of glycerin, and it the only alcohol splash type aftershave that I can use and not follow with a balm. It's an absolute shame it has been discontinued. I certainly hope the Amber has the same amount of glycerin and finish. Which brings me to my other point, B&B. If it were not for this wonderful site and the open exchange of information, I would have never known about this product, where to get it, and that it was a "must buy" since it was being put out of production. I love this place!!

**FlyingCostello** · 06-21-2012, 06:12 AM

Agreed. I had never heard of Floid until I got here, now I use my bottle of Blue almost daily.

**TnutsShave** · 06-21-2012, 06:18 AM

I acquired some in a trade, and it is really nice. I must try the Amber now...

**mistercitizen** · 06-21-2012, 07:26 AM

+1. Never heard of Floid before I read about it here. Now I have all of the AS splashes, the Spanish Floid AS balsam, and I am awaiting the arrival of the Italian Floid Sandolor Preshave Gel from Italian Barber. Seriously debating about whether to get a second bottle of Floid Blue while I can still get it. Great stuff.

Ben

**Joejitsu** · 06-21-2012, 07:34 AM

I was procrastinating. You just sent me over the edge, I am buying before it is all gone.

**Big Jay** · 06-21-2012, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by Joejitsu

I was procrastinating. You just sent me over the edge, I am buying before it is all gone.

You don't want to live with that regret. It really has an enchanting scent. Brings you right into an Italian Barbershop.

**drocu** · 06-21-2012, 07:41 AM

What's the smell like and where is the best place to purchase some? I generally just splash with Witch Hazel and occasionally will follow with Nivea ASB although that's pretty rare. I've considered getting a better aftershave and have my eye set on Speick mostly.

**Big Jay** · 06-21-2012, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by drocu

What's the smell like and where is the best place to purchase some? I generally just splash with Witch Hazel and occasionally will follow with Nivea ASB although that's pretty rare. I've considered getting a better aftershave and have my eye set on Speick mostly.

It's a vintage powdery scent. A lot of people liken it to AV but it's much different IMO. First thing I get is a bit of powder and then some slight citrus tones. Not sure where to buy it now though.