Yes, that's about the only source I found (except for the out-of-stock at Pasteurs)
Tried Cella for the first time
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Never heard in my life the word "amarettini", Sir.
Fantastic review! I’ve been considering a tub of Cella and you and others have convinced me to go for it!
Tcheon Fung Sing Classic Almond Shave Soap, 125ml
Shaving Cream Classic Almond scent An extremely fine shaving cream for brushes, exclusively vegetable based, with notes of Almond and fruity nuances. Since 1945, Tcheon Fung Sing has been producing soaps and shaving creams in Turin using entirely artisan methods that have now become part of the...
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Maggards has TFS
I wouldn't worry about it. It's probably just the Germans butchering it
Gentlemen, at this point the choice for tomorrow's shaving soap pick is a forced one: Tcheon Fung Sing Crema Purissima Per Barba.
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Cella got me interested about "who is the king of performance of the italian marzipanscented soaps" obviously this is purely YMMV. From what I've gathered there's several other choices too, P3, Valobra (out of production), original P160, variations of Vitos.
For the price it might be hard not to go with Cella or TFS, and my next question how do you even use a entire brick lol
Not weighed my soapconsumption, but my soaps tends last for a long time. With the average of two shaves per week, an amount equal to the size of the Haslinger puck would be fair (60g) per year or ca. 1g soap per week. That would make a 1kg brick last my almost 17 years...what
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Good stuff!
Cella is topnotch soap, plus the red tub looks good on any shelf.Here's a pic from my last shave:
I bought my brick march 2012 and it's still going. It's never ending.Cella got me interested about "who is the king of performance of the italian marzipanscented soaps" obviously this is purely YMMV. From what I've gathered there's several other choices too, P3, Valobra (out of production), original P160, variations of Vitos.
For the price it might be hard not to go with Cella or TFS, and my next question how do you even use a entire brick lol
Not weighed my soapconsumption, but my soaps tends last for a long time. With the average of two shaves per week, an amount equal to the size of the Haslinger puck would be fair (60g) per year or ca. 1g soap per week. That would make a 1kg brick last my almost 17 years...what
Cut the block up into tub sized chunks, put them in plastic ziplock freezer bags and into the freezer. You just take them out as needed to refill your puck or your other container.
I just started one brick that I kept in the fridge (at 3°C) and expected to find it hard as a rock. I cut a chunk of it (160g) and it was soft, much softer than butter. I am curious how is the Cella kept in the freezer?
It will get a lot firmer, but will soften up at room temperature. All that's really needed is to keep it in a sealed container, in a cool and dark place. What you're doing now should be fine, though.
As a new wet shaver I have purchased several different soaps. I have the Cella Red Tub and the 1kg brick of Cella Extra Extra Purissima. Both are my top soaps for lather and comfort after the shave. I give the top slot to the Cella 1kg brick. It just seems to make the best lather for me.
Sir, there are many other Italian shaving soaps manufacturers to test and enjoy. I also suggest considering the tallow-free options. Among these TFS for soft soaps and Saponificio Varesino for hard triple-milled soaps.
I just got two more tubs of Cella Red, today. That makes six in my stockpile. With all the brainless nonsense going around in the western world, I am afraid we might lose Cella Red, too. I'm not saying it will happen, but I am getting prepared.
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Another incredible shave with Cella, this must be my imagination but it feel like the consistency and slickness of the lather improved after leaving a small chunk of it out in my shavingcup, exposed to air for over two weeks. Scent has dissipated to close to neutral, just hints of marzipan left.
@Doc Dan
If ya like the Cella Red you might like the Cella Extra Extra Purissima 1kg brick. I have it also and I think it is an even better soap. Maybe it just works better with my well water but its lather is awesome. It should last me a looonnnnggg time!
Just ordered the TFS. I may wait on the SV. I've got plenty of shave soaps now especially with the 1kg Cella brick.
