In another post I said Prep was like the old Noxzema on steroids. Well, 3P is like Prep on steroids. You gotta try this. The Walmart site had a great deal from WCS for $14.97. Maybe it'll come back.
3P shaving cream
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Steve56
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Much better deal from Connaught, about $18 ex-VAT for 1000ml (about 900g), $26 and change delivered to my US address. At this price, ($26), it’s about $3.00/100g and about 4 cents a shave at 1.5g/shave.
Agree with @Juanmosey that it’s an excellent soap.
Agree with @Juanmosey that it’s an excellent soap.
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Is that the same cream as in the jar?
I'd say it is a bit firmer than Cella when new, but if the lid is left off it turns into a hard soap.
3P is a really excellent performer, but I've read some seem to react unfavourably with it.
Steve56
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Yes, but it seems a little harder, I have both. Maybe it’s a little harder because it’s in a bag Which isn’t exactly sealed up. I always thought the bricks, both Cella and 3P, performed a little better than the jars.
3P is great; I had a partial brick, still enjoy. Almondy. Similar to Cella brick but no tallow.
shavefan
I’m not a fan
The 3P kilo brick has no camphor or peppermint oil that the jar cream has, they are different products. 3P in the jar is a pre/post shave product much like PREP.
I'm assuming this is what the OP is referring to...
The kilo brick croap uses benzaldehyde as part of the 'parfum', it's what gives the almond scent. Also can be very irritating to some.
@Juanmosey would you mind posting the ingredients list of your 3P?
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Aqua, Stearic Acid, Paraffinum liquidum, camphor, glycerin, cetearyl, alcohol, ammonium hydroxide, sodium borate menthol, benzyl alcohol, methyl salicylate, parfum
shavefan
I’m not a fan
Thank you sir!
Steve56
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I think that the OP in this thread is referring to this:
His other thread was about Prep.
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Actually, Steve, the stuff in the tub. But how is the shave soap?
shavefan
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The OP mentioned a PREP comparison which is why I thought we were discussing the 3P pre/post product. At any rate, now I'm thoroughly confused. Not an uncommon state for me though...
Steve56
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It’s a good performing soap. I have a lot of Italian creams/soaps along with MdC, and never hesitate to reach for 3P. It’s a simple formula that’s similar - but not the same - as MdC. It’s plenty slick enough for straight razors and can build a thicker lather for the DE folk. It lathers easily and the lather does not dissipate. The PSF isn’t quite as good as SMN, ABC, or AdP, but if you’re using any AS at all it doesn’t matter.
It’s hard to argue with it’s performance at $18/1000ml ex-VAT, that’s about Arko cost.
It’s hard to argue with it’s performance at $18/1000ml ex-VAT, that’s about Arko cost.
Steve56
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The way they describe these two products is a bit confusing about the difference.
The price and simplicity is attractive. I'm surprised you compared it with MdC, I thought it was closer to Cella? How strong is the scent compared with Cella (I prefer low scent strength, BTW). Sorry if this was already answered somewhere else.
3P's ingredients are close to MdC -
3P -Stearic acid, water, cocos nucifera, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, parfum potassium carbonate.
MdC - Stearic Acid,Cocos Nucifera Oil, Aqua, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Parfum(Except Nature)
Steve56
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@zoidberg beat me to it. As a note, MdC IIRC, did not used to list glycerin or salt (sodium chloride). I suspect this is due to labeling changes and the MdC formula is unchanged. 3P does not contain tallow so it’s certainly more similar to MdC in that respect.
Scent strength is moderate, and goes to low once it’s aired out a few days. After a few months, it’s almost unscented.
Scent strength is moderate, and goes to low once it’s aired out a few days. After a few months, it’s almost unscented.
Very good info. Steve sent me a sample and im impressed on how it feels. Not big on the scent of almonds but not too extreme.
Steve56
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It will air out Jerry.
