Palmolive Shave Stick

funkyouup · 02-02-2015 1:55am

I got another stick in tesco earlier, loads of cream available aswell.

hitemfrank · 02-02-2015 1:18pm

There are none in my local tesco. Superdrug on the other hand have a decent amount. So I got 5, for a whopping €4.75

Rosahane · 02-02-2015 2:52pm

hitemfrank wrote: »

There are none in my local tesco. Superdrug on the other hand have a decent amount. So I got 5, for a whopping €4.75

That's expensive!
They are 65c each in Tesco.

hitemfrank · 02-02-2015 2:57pm

I know, total rip off at the price I paid for them

My local Tesco hasn't had them for close to a year now I reckon but I have more than enough now. Think I might have about 10 of them at the moment.

Insect Overlord · 02-02-2015 4:23pm

Just bought another 3 to add to the few lying around at home. That should keep my face looking clean for a few years!

Ryath · 10-02-2015 1:18am

Picked up a stick and the cream in Tesco Athlone they had loads of sticks in stock. Will try them and out and stock up on them if I like it. The stick will be a good travel option anyway.

nc6000 · 11-02-2015 3:27pm

I picked up a couple of sticks and creams and used the cream earlier and found it was good.

mac.in · 11-02-2015 6:15pm

I mould them into a shaving mug. I find using them easier that way.

mac.in · 11-02-2015 6:38pm

hitemfrank wrote: »

Just thought I would update this thread with some information I saw posted on a different site. Turns out Palmolive have stopped manufacturing most of the shaving line in the UK, apart from their shaving gel.

Here is a copy of an email someone got back from Palmolive.

The production is stopped only in UK but not in Germany. So, I suppose there shouldn't be any problems with its availability here in Ireland.

hitemfrank · 11-02-2015 6:53pm

It will depends if places here were supplied by the UK factory or Germany. My local Tesco hasn't had any in about a year so they won't be getting any in from Germany. There and Superdrug are the only places near to me that sold them. Getting them online is probably the best bet going forward for some.

mac.in · 11-02-2015 7:18pm

hitemfrank wrote: »

It will depends if places here were supplied by the UK factory or Germany. My local Tesco hasn't had any in about a year so they won't be getting any in from Germany. There and Superdrug are the only places near to me that sold them. Getting them online is probably the best bet going forward for some.

Yes. Even getting online is also an option unless its production is stopped in Germany too. Another option if Palmolive stick is unavailable by any means is to go for Arko soap sticks online. In that case, I know there could be an issue with the different brand though.

hitemfrank · 11-02-2015 7:28pm

Arko sticks are actually something I can get locally. I would pick them up but I'm not a fan of the smell of them. Their performance is great though.

mac.in · 11-02-2015 7:35pm

hitemfrank wrote: »

Arko sticks are actually something I can get locally. I would pick them up but I'm not a fan of the smell of them. Their performance is great though.

May I know where can one get Arko shaving sticks locally in Ireland and if possible particularly in Cork and about its price too?

hitemfrank · 11-02-2015 7:42pm

The only place I've seen it is in a 'Costless' store in Dublin. I'll be near enough to it tomorrow so I could drop by and see how much it is.

hitemfrank · 11-02-2015 7:49pm

Actually, if there are any Turkish barbers around Cork it might be worth trying them.

mac.in · 11-02-2015 11:33pm

hitemfrank wrote: »

Actually, if there are any Turkish barbers around Cork it might be worth trying them.

I found a place on Amazon Germany where Arko shaving sticks are priced cheapest. That seller posts free to ROI. He has various other products too.

hitemfrank · 12-02-2015 1:14am

That's a bargain if you're a fan of Arko.

Buddy97mm · 26-02-2015 5:47pm

Palmolive sticks reduced to 33c in Tesco Navan this week, presumably as now end of range. Have (far in excess of) plenty already, and actually prefer Arko TBH, but at that price who could resist a few more.

uberalex · 26-02-2015 5:50pm

What's the best way to use these sticks? Is it wet face, rub stick, use brush?

Tigger · 26-02-2015 6:02pm

uberalex wrote: »

What's the best way to use these sticks? Is it wet face, rub stick, use brush?

rub it on a wet face and use the brush to get a nice lather

uberalex · 26-02-2015 6:39pm

Tigger wrote: »

rub it on a wet face and use the brush to get a nice lather

That's been my approach so far, I do find it a great way to shave.
I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going totally wrong. Thanks!

mac.in · 01-03-2015 11:22am

uberalex wrote: »

What's the best way to use these sticks? Is it wet face, rub stick, use brush?

Grate and mould the stick into a shaving bowl (or any container of that size) and use it as a soap by rubbing the shaving brush against the moulded soap. I had the same problem like you but used the method mentioned above and it solved my problem. This videos might help you.

Buddy97mm · 24-03-2015 9:59pm

Obviously Tesco anxious to get rid of discontinued stock - I bought about 4 sticks at 65c I think when heard they were to be discontinued, a few more when they were reduced to 33c, down to 16c today and had to but a few more; now on verge of creating Palmolive mountain!

18-09-2017 5:53pm

you can still get these in Tesco (not all stores but the bigger ones usually have them e.g. Dundrum). think they are 1.65 or something like that these days. I've used plenty of other soaps but just stick to this now as it does the job very well. Boots do a soap stick that is sh1t but it comes in a plastic handy stick holder that I put my palmolive soaps into now (http://www.boots.ie/boots-original-shave-stick-50g-10094848). it's worth buying for the holder. imo not worth the hassle of moulding the palmolive soap into a bowl - this product works best when put directly on via the stick onto a wet face/neck and lathered up with a good brush (definitely not the palmolive brush which is crap but ok to start out I guess).

beardybrewer · 19-09-2017 12:49pm

I got a couple of empty plastic twist up sticks with cap and grated up a few sticks into each. As you say, best soap out there for the cost.

19-09-2017 3:18pm

beardybrewer wrote: »

I got a couple of empty plastic twist up sticks with cap and grated up a few sticks into each. As you say, best soap out there for the cost.

the boots stick needs no grating - has plastic spikes at the bottom that you just push the palmolive stick into. just peel down the foil as you go. worth 2 euro to get one for the convenience.

Palmolive Shave Stick

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