Pre de Provence Question

[razorhead63]

Hello. I have a simple question.
I’ve been thinking about getting some Pre de Provence Bergamot Thyme soap. I have and love the 63 a lot. Is the Bergamot Thyme quad milled and as long lasting as the 63? I’ve been using the 63 for awhile now and it’s hardly dented the puck. It’s a very hard soap!

 

[Atlantic59]

Hello. I have a simple question.
I’ve been thinking about getting some Pre de Provence Bergamot Thyme soap. I have and love the 63 a lot. Is the Bergamot Thyme quad milled and as long lasting as the 63? I’ve been using the 63 for awhile now and it’s hardly dented the puck. It’s a very hard soap!

They seem to be exactly the same soap, just a different scent. The Bergamot & Thyme is a pleasant scent, very good for Spring and Summer.

I like to put a thin layer of warm water on top of this soap for a few minutes before shaving. It makes lathering really easy.

 

[Atlantic59]

BTW, didn't we discuss this before on one of your threads?

Pre de Provence

Hi, I’ve got a question: How many shave soaps does Pre de Provence make? I’ve got their No. 63 and it’s GREAT stuff. What are the other ones if any? I’m curious!

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[SharpieB]

They seem to be exactly the same soap, just a different scent. The Bergamot & Thyme is a pleasant scent, very good for Spring and Summer.

I like to put a thin layer of warm water on top of this soap for a few minutes before shaving. It makes lathering really easy.

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This. I do the water thing as well. Only soap I “bloom” at all.

No. 63 is a stronger and more perfumed scent but both soaps seem to be the exact same consistency.

 

[luv2shave]

BTW, didn't we discuss this before on one of your threads?

Pre de Provence

Hi, I’ve got a question: How many shave soaps does Pre de Provence make? I’ve got their No. 63 and it’s GREAT stuff. What are the other ones if any? I’m curious!

www.badgerandblade.com

I guess it's like several Williams threads which keep popping out every now and then with different titles !

 

[razorhead63]

BTW, didn't we discuss this before on one of your threads?

Pre de Provence

Hi, I’ve got a question: How many shave soaps does Pre de Provence make? I’ve got their No. 63 and it’s GREAT stuff. What are the other ones if any? I’m curious!

www.badgerandblade.com

Yes, I just wondered if Ithe Bergamot Thyme is as hard as the 63. Sorry for my repetition!

 

[Tirvine]

Never tried the 63, but using it as my sole soap, several times I got a year off the original.

 

[Settling for DFS]

I just tried Fine shave soap for the first time. It’s a triple milled hard slap that’s about the same size as Pre. Are they similar?
I was very impressed with Fine and am disappointed they won’t be making their formula anymore. I’ll buy a puck of Pre if the performance is similar.

 

[Atlantic59]

I just tried Fine shave soap for the first time. It’s a triple milled hard slap that’s about the same size as Pre. Are they similar?
I was very impressed with Fine and am disappointed they won’t be making their formula anymore. I’ll buy a puck of Pre if the performance is similar.

Closest soap to Fine is probably Tabac. You may or may not like the scent.

PdP is a vegetal soap, Fine is a stearic acid/tallow formula. PdP is a bit harder soap compared to Fine.

So, a somewhat different experience with PdP, but still an excellent hard soap. I think there is a bit of a learning curve on building the best lather for many people. People may initially complain the lather is thin or not slick enough. They are generally not loading enough soap or not enough water, or both.

 

[mars]

Pdp is one of my favorite soaps

 

[Batchief909]

Love the PDP!

 

[razorhead63]

Ah I just used some of the Bergamot Thyme scented this evening. Great shave. Very protective rich lather. The Omega boar brush works wonders in this soap, it’s easy to lather.