[Rumor] i Coloniali Shaving soap refill pucks to be discontinued

I know that at least @Slow Joe and I are real big fans of the i Coloniali smoky mango shaving soap (it is quite honestly an outstanding soap both in performance as well as scent!).

Read today that Phil on Bullgoose posted that iColoniali refill puck will be discontinued.
Now, I haven't heard/read anything about this anywhere official and quite honestly not sure I always trust Phil too much but, in case this is true it might be worthwhile mentioning to those that want to do their own due diligence.

Best price I know of is on Connaught still where the terra cotta bowl + soap is about $19 (compared to $39 on Amazon) and the refill pucks about $13. Go strong USD!

Update: Refill pucks on Connaught just sold out. They still have the bowl+soap though

 

No! Why would they do this!!! Say it aint so.
Actually, my refill puck isn't as good as the puck that came in the bowl. The refill puck was completely white when I got it and after a lot of use its only now beginning to perform like my first puck. The performance is so different i am contemplating buying the soap in the bowl next time instead of just purchasing another refill.
Maybe the terracotta pot makes a difference.
Well so long as they're still selling the soap its not too bad. Except what am I supposed to do with all the empty pots I'm going to have?


This is the not so good refill puck.

 

For $6 more (for the soap in a terra cotta bowl) it might be worth it if the soap is kept...more fresh in it maybe.
The bowls could be used for other soaps of course - I like lathering in it actually
Or...you could plant small herbs in them and keep them in the kitchen window

I'm with you thought - as long as they sell the soap in some shape I'm happy. That is one awesome shaving soap.

 

Funny, the way this soap looks I always thought it was a croap; it's almost as if they mold the pucks using a soft serve ice cream machine. This soap has been on my radar for some time but I always opted for something else. It gets a lot of great reviews on performance but the scent seems kind of hit or miss. If its really discontinued I may break down and pick up a puck but I'll play it cool for a bit to see if the rumor pans out or if Phil's just creating buzz to move some product.

 

My experience was exactly the opposite. The refill puck I bought some weeks ago is of a better quality than the original one in the terracotta bowl, which had dried quite a bit.
Don't know anything about the discontinuation, but I might learn more about it today (sent an inquiry to a distributor).

 

Well if there's any truth to it the 'discontinuation' is only for the refill pucks...which, seems a bit odd to me.

 

Hmm, this kinda sucks. It goes against my thought of not needing to own all soaps at once and that I can buy any soap I want eventually =P

This soap is one of those I want but didn't get because I have so many soaps already. Oh well.. There are other fish in the sea

 

Okay, so this morning I sent an email to one of the bigger I Coloniali Vendors in Austria and they answered quickly: To their knowledge (and also according to their supplier) there haven't been any changes announced, so the refill will most likely be available in the foreseeable future.

The US website of I Coloniali still lists the refill. Maybe one of you can inquire there.
http://www.icoloniali-us.com/product/shaving-cream-mango-refill/

Happened before, you know. Somebody claims to know about some product shortage and suddenly it sells like crazy.

 

Never tried the soaps , unfortunately it sounds like I won't be able to try the refills.
On a lighter note, at first glance I thought it was a lifesaver and was trying to figure out the connection between it and wet shaving.

 

Man do I hope this is not true. I Colonali has become one of my favorite soaps. Unique scent, and the lather is incredible. This will be sad if it is true, will have to wait and see.

 

Shoot..... always wanted to own one. Time to rethink NB16

 

Hahahaha same here

 

On the other hand. I do have a disclaimer on discontinued items

 

Hahaha smart man!

 

How about a link to Connaught? I can't seem to find it.
Never mind I found it.

 

Seems like the refill pucks are back in stock at Connaught. I wouldn't be overly surprised if Phil just made it all up.

 

That would be very good news.

 

Or sad news, depending on viewpoint. Now I can't stock up on it in 2016

Haha

 

I still got a puck in the terracota bowl. Used it twice. How much would it sell for?

 

Here is a new one, starting bid $50, ended without a single bid. Twice. Probably not quite the investment you were hoping for.