G'day Has anybody experience the Provence Sante Shaving Soap is made in France is known for its skin conditioning properties and the slickness/glide of its lather. Now available with a lighter and moisturizing with a rich lather and a very refreshing green tea scent. Glycerin, shea butter, and luzenac talcum (to fight razor irritation) are blended in a smooth vegetable base is about 100g. Cheers
I had a puck of the stuff several years ago. I don't know if it was just an older formulation or if they've changed the soap at all since then— although I enjoyed the fresh, light tea scent, I found it difficult to achieve what I consider 'decent' shaving lather from the soap. Thin, drippy lather that really had to be worked to set-up properly. After a half-dozen mornings or so trying to work with it, I finally gave up and PIF'd the puck.
For me it's been a top performer, one of my favorite soaps. I have both the Green Tea and the Verlaine, I prefer the Green Tea but both are good. I always get a good lather, never had a problem with it and I'm surprised to hear about a bad experience with it. I always look forward to using it, it's like giving myself a treat. I think I'm going to treat myself tomorrow morning.
I agree, Provence Sante and Pre de Provence are great soaps. Always will be in my rotation as well as MWF in the winter. I consider each to be top notch and outstanding values that can be purchased for under $10/puck.
I used it years ago when it was a "one off" (or maybe it was a group buy) for the members of Badger & Blade. The lather was sufficient, but not stellar and while I initially liked the scent, I got tired of it quickly. I don't think I even finished the puck.
