Floid Aftershave

[madmedic]

Have just been looking through the Manufactum web site, and I notice that they have Floid Aftershave in both Spanish and Italian versions. What is the difference?

[peacefrog]

Sounds like a question for Joe. ;)

[TraderJoe]

Brian - while both the Spanish and Italian versions are excellent in many ways, I ended up preferring the Italian.

Some primary "generalized" differences:

Spanish - higher alcohol content, sharp scent
Italian - smooth "powdery" barbershop scent

More specifically,

The ingredients vary slightly between the two. Namely, whereas the Italian contains glycerin I don't believe the Spanish does. Moreover, the Spanish contains castor oil, while the Italian does not.

Finally, I believe the Spanish is the true original Floid. It will come down to a matter of preference as to which you will enjoy more, but I think you might even like them both.

What I'm seeking now is the "Floid Blue" ;)

[Baloosh]

Where can we score some in the USA? Is overseas our only option?

[TraderJoe]

Where can we score some in the USA? Is overseas our only option?

As far as I know, overseas is the only option :(

[Baloosh]

As far as I know, overseas is the only option :(

That's what I was able to discern from searching endlessly.. just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything obvious.

Thanks!;)

[madmedic]

Sounds likr the Italian version is the one for me.

Thanks Joe

[madmedic]

What I'm seeking now is the "Floid Blue" ;)

Postage may be expensive


http://www.winkelplein.nl/barbershopsuply/default.asp?page=categorie&Id=81433&sid=VBwdDsbEoN6VQci3fWWT4XoO7v61Dj

[TraderJoe]

Postage may be expensive


http://www.winkelplein.nl/barbershopsuply/default.asp?page=categorie&Id=81433&sid=VBwdDsbEoN6VQci3fWWT4XoO7v61Dj


Thanks bud - I am going to send them a request for shipping quote :cool:

[Mottern Man]

Blue?

Now dose it have menthol? :drool

[TraderJoe]

Blue?

Now dose it have menthol? :drool

I'll report back on that - I have requested that info as well :happy088

[Mottern Man]

I'll report back on that - I have requested that info as well :happy088

Bless you! :D

[peacefrog]

I adore Italian Floid. I have a small bottle, but I hardly ever use it because I'm afraid I'll never be able to replace it. I love the smooth powdery feel it leaves behind. Great stuff.

[TraderJoe]

Here are the ingredients from the Floid Bleu 400ml,

alcohol denat-isopropyl myristate-parfum (fragrance-amyl cinnamal-benzyl
benzoate-benzyl cinnamate-benzyl salicylate-cinnamyl
alcohol-citral-citrocllol-coumarin geraniol-ci 44045.

*This information obtained from "barbershop classics"

Where's the glycerin? the menthol? :confused::confused::confused:

[Mottern Man]

Here are the ingredients from the Floid Bleu 400ml,

alcohol denat-isopropyl myristate-parfum (fragrance-amyl cinnamal-benzyl
benzoate-benzyl cinnamate-benzyl salicylate-cinnamyl
alcohol-citral-citrocllol-coumarin geraniol-ci 44045.

*This information obtained from "barbershop classics"

Where's the glycerin? the menthol? :confused::confused::confused:

Holy laboratory Batman that is a lot of Chemicals.

[johnniegold]

My brother is going to Italy this May. I am giving him a list of items to get.

1. All 3 types of Floid, if he can find them
2. Some Euro Palmolive
3. Maybe some Pitralon, if they have it in Italy.

Any other ideas?

[TraderJoe]

My brother is going to Italy this May. I am giving him a list of items to get.

1. All 3 types of Floid, if he can find them
2. Some Euro Palmolive
3. Maybe some Pitralon, if they have it in Italy.

Any other ideas?

-Erasmic Shave Cream (thought I'm not certain they carry it in Italy).
-Floid PreShave Gel (never tried this, but I want to)
-Valobra Menthol Shave Soap
-Valobra Almond Shave Soap
-Valobra Shave Stick
-Valobra Primula Bath Soap

[johnniegold]

They are added to the list. I better tell him to bring another suitcase. Thanks Joe.

[Mottern Man]

Valobra?

I have seen this on line, How bout a review Joe!

[Mottern Man]

Thanks bud - I am going to send them a request for shipping quote :cool:
Joe, what is the word on shipping?

I NEED A BOTTLE OF FLOID! :D

[Baloosh]

Joe, what is the word on shipping?

I NEED A BOTTLE OF FLOID! :D

+1

FLOID FLOID FLOID!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool: :cool:

[TraderJoe]

Joe, what is the word on shipping?

I NEED A BOTTLE OF FLOID! :D

No word on the shipping :confused:

But I'll tell you this, it will be not only one, but TWO arms and TWO legs :mad:

[Mottern Man]

No word on the shipping :confused:

But I'll tell you this, it will be not only one, but TWO arms and TWO legs :mad:

Well at least I will have a good Aftershave.

[xChris]

You guys & gals know that Tryphon Enterprises (http://www.razorandbrush.com/indexbarbieria.html) is importing many of the Italian products for U.S.A. distribution? The shipment is enroute, but you can get a look at what's already available, and what will be soon. Floid is on the aftershave list (http://www.razorandbrush.com/barberiaaftsha.html).

[johnniegold]

I received an email from Giovanni and he indicated that they hope to have the Italian version of Floid and Floid Blue within a month. He also indicated that they will not have the Spanish version as the Spanish Floid makers have shown no interest. So it looks like manufactum.com if you want the spanish version or a trip to Spain.

[Stauff]

Here are the ingredients from the Floid Bleu 400ml,

alcohol denat-isopropyl myristate-parfum (fragrance-amyl cinnamal-benzyl
benzoate-benzyl cinnamate-benzyl salicylate-cinnamyl
alcohol-citral-citrocllol-coumarin geraniol-ci 44045.

*This information obtained from "barbershop classics"

Where's the glycerin? the menthol? :confused::confused::confused:

Your source must have left the glycerin out. My bottle clearly states it as an important ingredient (third largest concentration, after alcohol denat. and water). It is an excellent aftershave. Menthol-barbershoppy scented and very gentle on the face. Supposed to be the Floid for sensitive skin.

[Smedley]

Dang, no joy for Canadians. Maybe I should become a distributor. :cool:

[Mottern Man]

Your source must have left the glycerin out. My bottle clearly states it as an important ingredient (third largest concentration, after alcohol denat. and water). It is an excellent aftershave. Menthol-barbershoppy scented and very gentle on the face. Supposed to be the Floid for sensitive skin.

Can you post the ingredients correctly for us playing the home game? If it is the same as the Italian with added menthol I AM DOWN!

[johnniegold]

Received an email from an ebayer that to ship a 150 ml bottle of Spanish Floid to US would cost $32.00. That makes it somewhat cost prohibitive imo.

[Stauff]

No problem :cool: , here goes:

Alc. denat., water, glycerin, parfum (fragrance), benzyl salicylate, cinnamyl alcohol, citral, citronellol, coumarin, geraniol, butylphenyl proprional, limonene, linalool, hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, sorbitol, PEG-40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Menthol, CI 44045.

Cool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde - try saying that ten times in a row :D

[TraderJoe]

Thanks Frederik - that list is obviously very different than the info I got - and is actually quite similar to the Italian Floid

One good addition is castor oil toward the end, should add a nice moisturizing element to go along with the glycerin :happy088

[moses]

so, um, what does Floid smell like?

-Mo

[TraderJoe]

so, um, what does Floid smell like?

-Mo

Rather hard to describe, but here's my best shot:

Spanish - sharp "alcohol" & menthol scent,
Italian - smooth "powdery" barbershop scent, with an anise twang, and of course: menthol

Really, the Spanish version smells.....well, "spanish".....and the Italian smells....Italian :D

Blue - don't know......yet ;)

[madmedic]

Blue - don't know......yet ;)

Hope to find out soon as well.......I currently have a big bottle of each of Italian and Blue heading in my direction:drool

[TraderJoe]

Hope to find out soon as well.......I currently have a big bottle of each of Italian and Blue heading in my direction:drool

HAHA!!! good for you :happy088

Enjoy them brudder!

[TomH]

"The Italian Floid smells like a summer day on the beach!!" mmmmmmmmm, delicous...:drool :drool :drool

[johnniegold]

Just received this email from my brother who just returned from Italy:

It was great !! Ready to go back !! I was able to get you a bottle of
Floid aftershave and a tube of Palmolive shaving paste. Even in Italy,
these items were tough to find in stores. See you soon.

All I can say is: :: :: :: :: :: :happy023 :happy023 :happy096 :happy096 :happy093 :happy093 :happy093

I'll post a pic and review when I get it and try it out.

[TraderJoe]

Just received this email from my brother who just returned from Italy:

It was great !! Ready to go back !! I was able to get you a bottle of
Floid aftershave and a tube of Palmolive shaving paste. Even in Italy,
these items were tough to find in stores. See you soon.

All I can say is: :: :: :: :: :: :happy023 :happy023 :happy096 :happy096 :happy093 :happy093 :happy093

I'll post a pic and review when I get it and try it out.

Congrats, Johnnie! :drool:drool:drool

Looking forward to your comments :D

[rick]

Just received this email from my brother who just returned from Italy:

It was great !! Ready to go back !! I was able to get you a bottle of
Floid aftershave and a tube of Palmolive shaving paste. Even in Italy,
these items were tough to find in stores. See you soon.

All I can say is: :: :: :: :: :: :happy023 :happy023 :happy096 :happy096 :happy093 :happy093 :happy093

I'll post a pic and review when I get it and try it out.

I'll PM ya my addy
so a sample can be mailed directly to ME ! :D

[moviemaniac]

Just received this email from my brother who just returned from Italy:

It was great !! Ready to go back !! I was able to get you a bottle of
Floid aftershave and a tube of Palmolive shaving paste. Even in Italy,
these items were tough to find in stores. See you soon.

All I can say is: :: :: :: :: :: :happy023 :happy023 :happy096 :happy096 :happy093 :happy093 :happy093

I'll post a pic and review when I get it and try it out.
Congratulations! You'll enjoy 'em stuffs! ::

[Padron]

Can't wait for the report Johnnie, you guys are making me want some of this too ;)

[paco]

Floïd #1 AS: I got hooked on my first shave. My grandfather used it and my father uses it....it has a marvelous smell and a sting (burning) sensation with a cooling feeling at the end. I use the "mentolado vigoroso" 'cause I love that sting affect :001_wub: ... I'm so used to it that I no longer have that strong burning sensation I had in the beginning.

I think that when people say Floïd Blue they mean that they are using the "mentolado suave" (mild mentholated)..these words are hi-lited in blue on the box (see Emilio's review-http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15163) and the "mentolado vigoroso" (vigorous mentholated) is hi-lited in orange.
These two (suave & vigoroso) have the same ingredients with the only difference in the concentration of Menthol; "vigoroso" having more, giving it a different smell and a stronger sting ("sting like a bee, float like...") . I'm going to try the Italian one to see the difference.

The distributor in Spain is www.thecolomergroup.com.

For those overseas, USA and Canada. Maybe one way in getting a hold of this Floïd is finding out if there is a Spanish (not South American) store where you live. There will be a higher % in having one if where you live there are a lot of Spaniards. Look for Spanish clubs where you can ask if there are stores like this. I used to live in Toronto and there was one Spanish store with this stuff....another way is getting a hold of a Spanish person (most likely he'll go to Spain sooner or later) and tell him/her to get you some......don't forget to specify "suave" or "vigoroso".

You can also get it via internet but I think it will cost more the shipment than the product:
http://www.manufactum.co.uk/group/174353/Product_List.2699.0.html

In this link Floïd is not indicated but most likely you can order it
http://www.shaving-and-razor-shop.com/NL/index.htm

[TomH]

Hi Paco,

the Floid Blue is the Italian version of the Floid, as you can see at this page:

http://images.google.de/imgres?imgurl=http://www.casadelparrucchiere.it/floid_blu_000_0000.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.casadelparrucchiere.it/cat086.htm&h=270&w=117&sz=15&hl=de&start=13&um=1&tbnid=l1QbQY11DiUMRM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=49&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfloid%2B%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3 Dde%26sa%3DG

Hope that helps...;)

[Xert]

Floïd #1 AS: I got hooked on my first shave. My grandfather used it and my father uses it....it has a marvelous smell and a sting (burning) sensation with a cooling feeling at the end. I use the "mentolado vigoroso" 'cause I love that sting affect :001_wub: ... I'm so used to it that I no longer have that strong burning sensation I had in the beginning.

I think that when people say Floïd Blue they mean that they are using the "mentolado suave" (mild mentholated)..these words are hi-lited in blue on the box (see Emilio's review-http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15163) and the "mentolado vigoroso" (vigorous mentholated) is hi-lited in orange.
These two (suave & vigoroso) have the same ingredients with the only difference in the concentration of Menthol; "vigoroso" having more, giving it a different smell and a stronger sting ("sting like a bee, float like...") . I'm going to try the Italian one to see the difference.

The distributor in Spain is www.thecolomergroup.com.

For those overseas, USA and Canada. Maybe one way in getting a hold of this Floïd is finding out if there is a Spanish (not South American) store where you live. There will be a higher % in having one if where you live there are a lot of Spaniards. Look for Spanish clubs where you can ask if there are stores like this. I used to live in Toronto and there was one Spanish store with this stuff....another way is getting a hold of a Spanish person (most likely he'll go to Spain sooner or later) and tell him/her to get you some......don't forget to specify "suave" or "vigoroso".

You can also get it via internet but I think it will cost more the shipment than the product:
http://www.manufactum.co.uk/group/174353/Product_List.2699.0.html

In this link Floïd is not indicated but most likely you can order it
http://www.shaving-and-razor-shop.com/NL/index.htm

Whoa Whoa Whoa...WHERE IS THIS STORE!?!?!???

[PalmettoB]

Thanks for info, paco, and welcome to the Shave Den!

[paco]

Thanks Thomas for that web page ;) . It looks like even the Italian Floid bottles are totally different from the Spanish ones. In that web page I also see the orange liquid floid bottle; I am wondering if the orange Italian bottle is the same as the Spanish one and which one? 'cause here we have two types, the "vigoroso" and the "mentolado".....have to try the Italian bottles.

For the ones in Toronto; it seems that the store I mentioned before closed but there is one in Mississauga, "Sol de España"; 550 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 274-2109. Check it out to see if they have floid. You can also contact the Spanish club "Club Hispano" in 3465 Dundas St. W (416) 760-7210, maybe someone in there can tell you where to get it. Another option is Montreal; much much much more Spaniards in that city than Toronto...maybe more Spanish stores?..maybe at least one will have Floid?

Best Regards from Madrid ::kngt
Paco

[herzi]

Paco, the Italian and the Spanish ones are very different. Even in color. You can compare the bottles here
http://www.manufactum.de/product/779267/group/172506/Produktdetail.1773.0.html

The bottles shown on the page Thomas mentioned are the big bottles with 400ml.

[TstebinsB]

I've got a Spanish Floid 400ml bottle being shipped to me tomorrow! :D

[Queen of Blades]

I've got a Spanish Floid 400ml bottle being shipped to me tomorrow! :D

Where did you order the Floid, Telly?

[TstebinsB]

Where did you order the Floid, Telly?

From an Italian eBay seller here (http://cgi.ebay.it/Floid-Aftershave-Blue-400ml-Profigroesse_W0QQitemZ290116158802QQihZ019QQcatego ryZ47920QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem). He does speak English but doesn't generally ship to the US. You have to ask him. The link I sent you is for the Mentholated version. I bought the last Spanish version bottle he had here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=290117031300&rd=1&rd=1).:p He'll put up more eventually so keep looking. I bought it shipped for $45 USD, which is similar to what everyone else has told me they paid. It'd cost you $84 shipped for two 400ml bottles.

[TraderJoe]

I bought the last Spanish version bottle he had here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=290117031300&rd=1&rd=1).:p .

I believe thats the Italian, unless he put up the wrong picture ;)

Nice haul, I hope you enjoy it! Its a favorite of mine :happy088

[TstebinsB]

If that's true, it's fine but I think it is the Spanish one. According to Manufactum, this (https://www.manufactum.com/track_flash/0/dmc_mb3_search_pi1.pos/2/group/187903/product/1402533/Searchresult_Pr.5118.0.html) is the Italian one. I have a Spanish journalist friend of mine looking for Spanish stores in NYC for me. She'll let me know and I'll go try to buy the Spanish version - without the excessive shipping charge.

[Smedley]

For the ones in Toronto; it seems that the store I mentioned before closed but there is one in Mississauga, "Sol de España"; 550 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 274-2109. Check it out to see if they have floid. You can also contact the Spanish club "Club Hispano" in 3465 Dundas St. W (416) 760-7210, maybe someone in there can tell you where to get it. Another option is Montreal; much much much more Spaniards in that city than Toronto...maybe more Spanish stores?..maybe at least one will have Floid?

Best Regards from Madrid ::kngt
Paco

Thank you, Paco. Now I know what to do on some of my vacation days. :D A Floid hunt!!

[Capt America]

So I've got a question... Or rather, let me see if I've got this right-

Floid makes a total of 4 aftershaves.

In the pictures below, they are in order of-

1) Italian-top left
2) Spanish- top right
3) Mentolado- bottom left
4) This is what's called Floid Blue- bottom right

Is that correct?

[Mottern Man]

Number 2 and 3 are the same, just different labels.

[TstebinsB]

I have this one coming.

[Capt America]

I have this one coming.

Looks like the Italian to me, judging by the label. The fluid looks darker like the Spanish, but that could be due to poor lighting.

[TraderJoe]

Number 2 and 3 are the same, just different labels.

Correct, Actually to clarify one step further.....number 2 is the "new" label/look, and number 3 is the "old" style.

Note however, that there are 2 versions of spanish floid, according to the menthol intensity

Looks like the Italian to me, judging by the label. The fluid looks darker like the Spanish, but that could be due to poor lighting.

:happy088 -Its the Italian

[TraderJoe]

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/TraderJoe_album/floid.jpg

[Smedley]

I will be in contact with my South American associates over this matter to provide translation services to these Toronto contacts. :transport016

[Xert]

I will be in contact with my South American associates over this matter to provide translation services to these Toronto contacts. :transport016

Thanks David.

For the ones in Toronto; it seems that the store I mentioned before closed but there is one in Mississauga, "Sol de España"; 550 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 274-2109. Check it out to see if they have floid. You can also contact the Spanish club "Club Hispano" in 3465 Dundas St. W (416) 760-7210, maybe someone in there can tell you where to get it. Another option is Montreal; much much much more Spaniards in that city than Toronto...maybe more Spanish stores?..maybe at least one will have Floid?

Best Regards from Madrid ::kngt
Paco

Thanks Paco. The lady I spoke to at Sol de Espana was friendly but said they didn't stock Floid, although I'm not sure how reliable that answer was, since she didn't understand me very well. She did, however, say that they carried "lots" of Spanish shaving supplies.

[IsaacRN]

I wish we could get some sort of a group buy on this italian floid...i would definately be in

[Padron]

I wish we could get some sort of a group buy on this italian floid...i would definately be in

+2, I'd like to try a couple different ones ;)

[Smedley]

I will have an update next week on the status of Floid at this store.

[Baloosh]

+2, I'd like to try a couple different ones ;)

+3. One of each, plzkthx

[herzi]

Perhaps I can do something for you on the Spanish Floid if there is any interest.

[johnniegold]

Perhaps I can do something for you on the Spanish Floid if there is any interest.
I would be interested in some Spanish Floid. I just received some Italian Floid which I do enjoy as well. If interest is high and Stefan can do it I would be interested. Thanks.

[IsaacRN]

Im interested in any floid at this point

[Baloosh]

Im interested in any floid at this point

+1
I'll say it again, just to help avoid any confusion. :D

[Capt America]

I got a small sample of Italian, and would love to know what the spanish is like. so if we are getting some kind of group buy going, count me.

[herzi]

I spoke to a nice guy in Spain. He is like me member of forum.nassrasur.com
We thought we make it this way: I collect orders 'til Friday the 20th. I tell the nice guy the number of bottles and he counts the postage. Then I can tell you the prize and you can buy me via Paypal. I send the collected money to him and he gets the bottles and sends it to one person in the states. Is this a deal? If so send me your orders via PM.

[Baloosh]

I spoke to a nice guy in Spain. He is like me member of forum.nassrasur.com
We thought we make it this way: I collect orders 'til Friday the 20th. I tell the nice guy the number of bottles and he counts the postage. Then I can tell you the prize and you can buy me via Paypal. I send the collected money to him and he gets the bottles and sends it to one person in the states. Is this a deal? If so send me your orders via PM.

Awesome. Can your friend get both Spanish versions (regular menthol and extra menthol)?

[herzi]

Last time I dealt with him he only found one version. It was the one with the silver sign. I can ask him. The two versions, do ou mean the blue one with "extra menthol"?

What I forgot in my former post: I need someone of you who receives the collected order and manages the shipping to the others of you.

[Baloosh]

Last time I dealt with him he only found one version. It was the one with the silver sign. I can ask him. The two versions, do ou mean the blue one with "extra menthol"?

What I forgot in my former post: I need someone of you who receives the collected order and manages the shipping to the others of you.

I can take care of that part, if everyone is cool with that (receiving the shipment and then re-shipping the individual orders out).

Yes, I mean the blue "Extra Menthol" version as well as the "Standard" version.

[minderasr]

I'm interested in the Italian version, but wouldn't complain either way. Count me in for the group buy.

[johnniegold]

I can take care of that part, if everyone is cool with that (receiving the shipment and then re-shipping the individual orders out).

Yes, I mean the blue "Extra Menthol" version as well as the "Standard" version.
Jason, thanks for stepping up to the plate. This is a magnaminous gesture.:happy088

[Baloosh]

Jason, thanks for stepping up to the plate. This is a magnaminous gesture.:happy088

Hey, if it helps me get some Floid in my hands (and on my face) then I'm all about it. ;)

All I ask is that you bear with me, as if this happens and everyone agrees, it will be my first exposure to that aspect of a "Group Buy."

[Padron]

Jason, thanks for stepping up to the plate. This is a magnaminous gesture.:happy088

+1, I would love to try some Floid, Thanks Jason and Stefan :D

[herzi]

Please, everybody, if you are interested in Spnaish Floid send me a PM. This makes it much easier for me.

Thank you Jason. Then this is the deal. The ordered Floids will be sent to Jason.

[herzi]

Update from Spain: Just regular is available. the blue one not.

[Baloosh]

The blue one is the extra menthol version, correct?

If so, that's a big old :( from me. The regular version will have to do. I still need to try and score some of the blue version one day.

Herzi, you might want to start a new thread on this subject, just to make it official, and so we can keep better track of information, etc. Just a thought.

[TraderJoe]

Update from Spain: Just regular is available. the blue one not.

I'm in. PM sent

[Baloosh]

I'm in. PM sent

Meanwhile, the search continues for the elusive Blue Spanish. ::

[herzi]

Don't forget that I will collect orders only until Friday. So if you haven't decided yet make your decision.

[Smedley]

Sol de Espana does not carry Floid. :sad024

I will be working on finding a source for this elixir in the Toronto area regardless.

[herzi]

Thanks guys for ordering. They who ordered will get a PM from as soon as possible

[johnniegold]

Thanks guys for ordering. They who ordered will get a PM from as soon as possible
Thanks for the update Stefan

[TraderJoe]

Update from Spain: Just regular is available. the blue one not.

The blue one is the extra menthol version, correct?

If so, that's a big old :( from me. The regular version will have to do. I still need to try and score some of the blue version one day.

Herzi, you might want to start a new thread on this subject, just to make it official, and so we can keep better track of information, etc. Just a thought.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but "regular" = full strength, and "blue"/"suave"(variant of spanish) is the mild-menthol version.

[IsaacRN]

I just used the Italian Version......and WOW...that was a great experience.

[TraderJoe]

I just used the Italian Version......and WOW...that was a great experience.

Glad you like it too ::

[herzi]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but "regular" = full strength, and "blue"/"suave"(variant of spanish) is the mild-menthol version.

As far as I know the blue one has more menthol. But I haven't tried it.

[La Pedrera]

I think I read it one some message somewhere.. but can't recall.

Does anyone know if this is available in Portugal? My friends girlfriend is there on vacation with her family, and I am going to shortly place an order, and I do not want to have her running from store to store if it's not even something that's available considering she is doing me this favour.

Essentially, if Floids is available, the order will be as many as she is comfortable bring back with her. :D

Otherwise, anyone have any suggestions on what shaving stuffs is worth bring back from that country?

For the other local Torontonian (I believe Dave / Smedley) trying to source the Floids.. if I get some from her, I would be happy to arrange to get some to you, as you suffer the same shipping issues I do. :)

C

[minderasr]

Otherwise, anyone have any suggestions on what shaving stuffs is worth bring back from that country?

Musgo Real products perhaps?

[Smedley]

For the other local Torontonian (I believe Dave / Smedley) trying to source the Floids.. if I get some from her, I would be happy to arrange to get some to you, as you suffer the same shipping issues I do. :)


Thanks, man! I appreciate it.

[herzi]

Congratulations! You'll certainly enjoy 'em stuffs very much!

[Xert]

For the other local Torontonian (I believe Dave / Smedley) trying to source the Floids.. if I get some from her, I would be happy to arrange to get some to you, as you suffer the same shipping issues I do. :)
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Oooooh. Now that would be unbelievably fantastic.

[jramire2]

Any update on the scent variations of regular Italian Floid Vs. Floid Blue. I took the plunge and picked up a big honkin 400ml bottle of original Italian Floid after trying a small decant of it.

I've found that it performs very well, but it's a bit too "powdery" of a scent for me. I'm not allergic or anything, but I tend to sneeze quite a bit throughout the day when I wear it. I'm wondering what the Floid Blue smells like compared to the original? Is it the same powdery/anise scent, or something different since it's supposed to be for sensitive skin?

[TraderJoe]

Any update on the scent variations of regular Italian Floid Vs. Floid Blue. I took the plunge and picked up a big honkin 400ml bottle of original Italian Floid after trying a small decant of it.

I've found that it performs very well, but it's a bit too "powdery" of a scent for me. I'm not allergic or anything, but I tend to sneeze quite a bit throughout the day when I wear it. I'm wondering what the Floid Blue smells like compared to the original? Is it the same powdery/anise scent, or something different since it's supposed to be for sensitive skin?

Do a CWR after it settles down (1-2 minutes?), it'll tone it down nicely for you ;)

[jramire2]

Wouldn't a cold water rinse just reduce the benefits from the as? Meaning, wouldn't I have to moisturize again b/c the CWR just removed all the glycerin?

I have a small decant of the Floid Blue, and to me it smells a bit like AV at first, w/a bit of a powdery scent after a while. Not nearly as much of a powdery scent of the original IF.

However, the big deal was when the wifey sniffed me. When she smelled me wearing original Floid it was a "it smells ok", but when I used Floid blue it was "mmmm, what are you wearing". ...think I've got a winner here.

[TraderJoe]

Wouldn't a cold water rinse just reduce the benefits from the as? Meaning, wouldn't I have to moisturize again b/c the CWR just removed all the glycerin?



No.

After you shave, anything (or at least most) you put on your face gets soaked in pretty quick. You won't be "rinsing" away the glycerin. In fact, glycerin likes water (its a humectant)

Give it a rinse, bro

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