Trying the Palmolive Shave Stick for the First Time!

I've tried the Arko shave stick and loved the lather, but hated the smell. I had to throw the thing in the garbage after I used it! In the comments of that video, I had a ton of people mention that I should try the Palmolive Shave Stick. I was very generously sent one by Martin in the UK and now it's time to try it out and see how I like it.
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[@bluekeybo]

I'm 26 and have always used an electric razor. My dad used to use a safety razor back in his 20s, but now uses a Mach 3. Just bought 2 Merkur 34c for my dad and myself and some Wilkinson sword blades and am watching you for inspiration. I hope we both enjoy our new shaving routine and experience with the safety razor :)

[@msan2653]

I love this soap, bought 30 sticks when I heard they had stopped production. I have used a cheese grater, I use for soaps and placed it in a steel cup I had brought back for me from USP Alcatraz as a present. I lather from the cup with a brush, makes a great lather and gives a good shave.

[@Blue_Master]

In Germany you can still buy them and they will be still produced.

[@v-g-z3689]

@@Blue_Master Nope, not anymore. Out of production in Germany as well, confirmed by Palmolive. And that was already the case when you commented unfortunately. I stocked up on those in the last days, got about 24 now.

[@billyjohnson4092]

Start looking at bar soaps like dove and pears they lather pretty good and you will save money, I promise.

[@nicetna2010]

Palmolive stick is one of my favorites. I wish they made a cologne in the Palmolive stick scent.

[@km-yx8vl]

There was a Palmolive Aftershave years ago,it is long discontinued, but you can find it occasionally at ebay...

[@itsstillcalledtoday9928]

How do you store it when you're done with it?

[@nicetna2010]

@@itsstillcalledtoday9928 I just stand it on the plastic base. It's a very hard soap stick and lasts quite awhile. Any residual water runs off and hasn't been a problem.

[@DellaStreet123]

Palmolive...the smell reminds me of my maternal grandfather. I loved their entire bathroom, it was all blue: The sink, the board above the sink, the tub, the toilet and the water reservoir. And you didn't pull a chain to flush, there was a translucent knob on the reservoir, which was mounted right above the toilet. My parents' house was built in the 1930s, and the interior design hadn't changed much. We didn't have a tub, either -- my kid brother was bathed in a vat that was also used during livestock butchering. To me, my grandparents' bathroom was simply beautiful, and it smelled of Grandpa's Palmolive and Grandma's Lancome face cream.

[@SinatraLennon]

That’s a lovely memory. Thanks for sharing that with me. I love those kind of remembrances.

[@hughmcconville9394]

I am a 16 year old guy and I switched from cartridge to DE, and it was the best decision I ever made. So much cheaper!

[@RHTORAS]

Palmolive stick reduces its production. It is not discontinued ! It is made in Germany not UK.

[@SinatraLennon]

Good!

[@dan_mer]

I was 11 years old when I shaved for the first time and I used the Palmolive shave stick. I was really sad when they announced they would no longer make this stick back in 2019. Still keep one in the original packaging. On the other hand, you can buy the Tabac stick in Croatia for $5.

[@johnpriestman9648]

The depression above upper lip is called the philtrum!

[@matthewolivier2883]

Glad you like the Palmolive, i currently have about 50 shaves on a stick of Arko, shave sticks last forever!

[@SinatraLennon]

And so cheap!

[@tearoy888]

I use the Palmolive as a travel soap. Works great!

[@waynewinter569]

You easily convinced me to get the Palmolive Shave Stick. It's waiting for me over at the post office and I can't wait to try it.

[@ivermec-tin666]

I like the palmolive shave stick, and have purchased two dozen of them through that auction site. As I understand it, this product was manufactured and widely distributed in the UK at 75 pence until a few months ago. It disappeared from shelves in the UK. The price has increased in the USA, and availability is "dodgey". It is manufactured in Germany currently. The glide on this soap is middling, but the lather is great and the cushion is fine. The scent is fresh and soapy. As you refine your face lathering technique with this particular stick soap, you will find it to be a lather monster.

[@SinatraLennon]

Seems like a lot of mixed info on availability. I wonder why that is...

[@ivermec-tin666]

@@SinatraLennon Brings to mind the old story of three blind men who describe an elephant as a snake, a tree, and something else which escapes me... a rope, I think. Folks in the UK watched it disappear from the shelves without explanation and started to speculate, and horde. Palmolive finally issued an explanation, which was kind of weak, and did not address the question of whether the German mfg sticks would be distributed retail in the UK. Then there are rumors of folks having supply issues in the EU proper. Retailers running out and not knowing if and when a new shipment will come. Clearly, there are distribution issues in the retail chain in the EU and UK, and even in the USA. There appear to be no such issues with the Palmolive cream. I don't know the bottom line. I'm just a yank. IMO, the UK shavers were spoiled by this product at 75p. I have never seen it less than $2.00 in the USA ($2.80 in bulk when I purchased online a few months ago), which makes it 2-3 times the cost of Arko for a stick that is 1/3 smaller. But, it doesn't have the polarizing scent profile of the Arko. It actually smells nice. Perfect for travel, especially if you have one of those vintage bakelite tubes to store it in. Palmolive shave sticks and PolSilver de blades are two iconic products in this space that have been mishandled in terms of pr, marketing, and distribution in the last year. I hope these issues get resolved.

[@azshooter348]

I've used the Lea stick, and even did a face lather with a Williams puck, and with this video, It's All Your Fault that I have a Palmolive stick in the mail to me directly from Pommyland. Reconsider the peanutbutter shave. Walmart has their version of a Kroger natural 'no stir' peanutbutter. Some oil comes to the surface, and makes the underlying peantubutter pretty slick.

[@byrnedes]

Thanks for great review. Will try the Palmolive stick, looks good. I’m trying to skip single use plastic do use Palmolive hard soap for showering & it’s great. 👍

[@RealTalkThomas]

I really enjoy the Palmolive sticks and cream (in a tube). Thanks for the video, SL!

[@SinatraLennon]

My pleasure, Thomas!

[@brianb.2894]

Love the stick and cream as well. Both great products. Thanks for the video.👍

[@SinatraLennon]

And now I’ve tried both!

[@johncampos633]

Thanks for telling us about the pamal. Shave stick. I just bought a vintage 1953 Gillette gold razor on e Bay can't wait to see it and use it. Thanks for another fun video clip, Senior SinatraLennon

[@manniom]

That is what I call an EXCELLENT review, well done Sir. I just bought here in Germany this Palmolive Shave Stick (€0,90) and was curious if just rubbing is enough or should foam it with brush. Thanks.

[@M.C.D.Technologies]

Hey Sinatra I think you might like Tabac shaving stick and La Toja shaving stick. Both smell awesome so be on the lookout for them.

[@SinatraLennon]

I will!

[@Netsolace-tech]

Tabac has one of the most manliest and nostalgic smells ever! Love there stuff. Yes, Sinatra, you should make a video with their stuff

[@2010stoof]

Personally, I bought the same "grinder" they use at olive garden for th cheese and I chill these sticks in freezer then "grind" them into an old TOBS container and load like any tub soap. It's literally my favorite stuff. Edit: I was told about 5 years ago it was supposed be discontinued. Not sure if that's true, but I did buy enough for a lifetime. I have some older "red cross" sticks which had a different ingredient list. And well probably 25 of the non red cross ones. Also picked up 10 tubes of the palmolive shaving cream because it's awesome too. All palmolive is great

[@Vanadse]

Been using a La Toja shaving stick lately as a special occasion soap, not so much rubbing it on my face. I do instead cut a thin slice and stick it to the bottom of my bowl. Definitely adding the Palmolive to the list of soaps to buy on the trip to the US, thanks for sharing!

[@SinatraLennon]

It’s pretty good!

[@christopherthompson3313]

I recently discovered the Palmolive shave stick and love it! I've mostly been using the Arko stick for the past 9+ months, and I've loved the slickness and cushion (I like the smell). I think the Palmolive has a little better of each and smells better, to boot. Thanks again! You're always entertaining.

[@giovannig.stockinger4253]

That small gap over the lips is called diastema, and its produce when the growing up tissues get together there when were are still in our mum's belly.

[@tatsuhirosatou5513]

Going off the Kensurfs story when I was 12 I was first exposed to the concept of shaving soap but I had no idea actual shaving soap was a thing so the next morning on about 4 days growth(note at 12 I had as much facial hair as many grown men) I grabbed the Irish spring and preceded to turn the sink red.

[@SinatraLennon]

Ouch!

[@TheMV1992]

This guy is just too funny and charismatic, he could be a stand-up comedian. Bet he is also an awesome father to have!

[@SinatraLennon]

Thanks! Comments like yours are what keeps me making these silly videos.

[@johnny_3514]

Ahhh I love Palmolive! They make a really nice cream as well

[@Callahangonefishin]

Good shave Sir! Palmolive is what I take along when I travel, good old soap! Cheers

[@tijindersingh4928]

I bought a Palmolive shave stick at a superstore for 50p. It's been nearly 5 years and l still have it. I think l can get at least 10 more shaves from it before it completely runs out.

[@jnkdlx]

Hello, hope you doing well today 😊. Thanks for the video. And for the tips. Well done job!!! 😃

[@davidkimberly4682]

Great shave, thanks. I may have to invest in some Palmolive. 6 for 10 bucks, why not.

[@SinatraLennon]

Go for it!

[@starlodear2987]

The Palmolive has a spicy scent, totally different from the Palmolive shaving cream which has a sweet, mild soapy scent

[@dalecrummie5818]

My dad hated shave sticks, he was old fashioned and wanted to see the lather in the mug, me, I prefer shave sticks for travel, so much easier than a mug or bowl.

[@itoldjaso]

Greetings from New York City, man---------Palmolive shave stick is great---Agreed-------But you peeled off too much foil---It's supposed to protect the stick as it's being used, so that it doesn't decompose----Tip: Peel off just the amount that you'll need to expose the soap, i.e. 3 mm or a quarter of an inch-----Some people say that Arko smells like citronella----I don't know----To me, it smells like powdered laundry detergent.

[@onegoodjoe]

I gotta say, I'm really glad I grow no whiskers on my neck. That would drive me nuts. My brother's goes way down his neck like yours. Mine ends right where the neck meets my chin.

[@davidandrew3006]

Years ago, I went for a few months where I shaved dry with very cheap razor blades. Took much longer, but there was never once a single cut. And very smooth skin.

[@MountainPirate]

Don't apologize for being a Billy Idol fan ... Using up the last bit of my Palmo Stick ... But the Speick Stick is a good replacement!

[@mmcallery]

the rockwell 6s or 6c and a feather blade is a fantastic combination. never has there been a smoother shave

[@SinatraLennon]

Agreed!

[@LeFatalpotato]

Arko does smell horrid out of the box, but in a week or so of use, it withers down to a pleasant soap smell. Considering I bought it for 6 bucks for a box of 12, they might be my best purchase since I found DE shaving!

[@dalmatino9336]

I use proraso and palmolive cream,but today I again went to my wife's place in the mountains,and I had to buy Palmolive classics stick the only thing they had,their customers are over 60 yrs.It is good,and smells nice.ARKO smells exactly like my grandma's washing powder,Plavi Radion( the oldest detergent trade mark in Croatia).I did not even try to put ARKO on my face😂

[@aerosnout]

Arko is the only shaving product I had to throw away. At night it would penetrate through the dry wall and the smell was horrific. Like a horror movie I threw it in the trash at midnight

[@SinatraLennon]

I had the same reaction to it!

[@DogTownP]

You are hilarious! Great commentator. Thanks, wasn't sure how to use the free shave stick I got with an order of shave cream.

[@BillfromtheHills]

Try the Speick stick next..... pleasant scent.

[@jeffreycox558]

Hi Sinatra sorry you got sick yeah i had a stomach bug last week im ok now im ok i have strong medication. For my depression and issues but im doing ok how have you been.

[@williamhunter5830]

Palmolive shave stick "Excellent" still available at present, here in the uk, managed to bag myself a few from Asda store(part of Walmarts) recently for 49p each(around 70us cents at present rate). If anybody fancies trying the Rockwell go for the 2c has 1&3 setting I managed to bag a new one in a sale for £24(around 29 us dollars at present rate) I shave every 2 days, I find setting 3 ideal.

[@SinatraLennon]

Two great acquisitions for great prices!

[@kadenchristensen7]

Your sons will take over the channel! That is a great vision! But I don't like thinking of KZbin without you sir.

[@SinatraLennon]

I’ll be around for a loooong time (God willing!)

[@FrankDAgostino77]

Love Palmolive!

[@kadenchristensen7]

Barbasol is good. They should seriously pay you for advertising. You are very consistent about their brand in your videos. Bobby Barbasol, The Barbasol Boy!

[@SinatraLennon]

Take it from me, Bobby Barbasol the Barbasol Boy and his Barbasol Bathing Beauties!

[@gabrielbennett5162]

Now that these Palmolive shave sticks are no longer available, I wonder how similar the dollar store Palmolive bar soap is? Or if you could grate down a bar and add something to it, maybe Castille soap or shea butter, for example, to make a homebrew version?

[@MarkScheffer]

Being from the UK myself, your English accent attempt cracks me up every time!

[@SinatraLennon]

Ha! I can do a few of them, to varying degrees of competence. This one was a bit too posh.

[@markanthonysmith413]

Great video, Palmolive is a very old company, here in the UK it is readily available at most of our major Supermarkets, personally I think the cream has a stronger scent...All the best Mark

[@SinatraLennon]

I wish that it was in shops over here.

[@ssiewnad]

In my travel bag I have a Taylor of old bond street sandalwood shave stick and i love the stuff.

[@SinatraLennon]

You can’t go wrong!

[@dylanchalmers3011]

@SinatraLennon that arko shave stick will keep mosquitos away. it's good repellent for those pesky blood suckers.

[@TheWilkReport]

I have an Arko and a Derby shave stick along with a few Palmolives I bought off Amazon. The Derby smells a lot better than the Arko, kind of a spicy-soapy scent.

[@TrickshotsAreEveryth]

Just bought the jolly rancher and some sterlingsoap! You should get some affiliate links with the retailers so you can make a few bucks!

[@SinatraLennon]

You’ll love those two!

[@martinanthony05]

Funny enough i used the palmolive shave stick for the first time this morning great soap

[@SinatraLennon]

Synchronicity!

[@JimG7755]

The Palmolive stick is fantastic! Try the Palmolive shave cream in the tube, wonderful lather and scent! Both are still available on Ebay as well! Just goes to show you that inexpensive doesn't mean cheap!! Jim

[@SinatraLennon]

I have tried that tube Palmolive. Used it in a video waaaay back.

[@pkj77]

the Arko meeh alright..love the Palmolive though fun as always

[@jd220]

This was the preferred shaving soap of the German Army in World War II, alongside the Nivea Stick and the Kaloderma Stick.

[@SinatraLennon]

Fascinating!

[@MrWhatYT]

The Arko does have a rather strange smell, but I like it. Never tried the Palmolive but I’m going to give it a try.

[@Kraenesk]

It's funny the proprietary blades for the ones blade were originally feather blades made for the Valet razor.

[@ArchonSG1]

Love that Palmolive Stick! Can't get that locally where I am anymore, they have been replaced with the cream version. I might have to get some from Amazon and ship it over. The scent you want describe it with is "Fern". 😁

[@SinatraLennon]

Fern! Not bad. Not bad at all.

[@chrisrenner4290]

Tried the Palmolive shave stick the other day myself. It worked well and has a very mild scent.

[@richardtorres6317]

I do the same always feeling around just to see I do find some and guess what I go back and get rid of them. Good video

[@SinatraLennon]

Smooth as a baby’s bottom!

[@trueblu8]

Sinatra I just love these videos.

[@NorthparkCentral]

Yep u can buy the Palmolive stick classic in the Netherlands to.

[@billyjohnson4092]

Thank you, us old duffers like your product reviews.

[@tdr2512]

Got one stick, but I’m reluctant to use it as it’s now not in production.

[@ordinaryshaver3665]

Rumor has it Flash Boredom has the remaining stock of the extra sticks of Palmolive in his bunker.

[@SinatraLennon]

It’s a hoarding situation! He’s trying to corner the market!

[@SinatraLennon]

It’s a hoarding situation! He’s trying to corner the market!

[@quagmirewasere]

Used my shavette again for the second time this time only a few small nics in the skin not like last time almost cut my face off🤣🤣

[@patkaczmarek7362]

Ah yes, the Palmolive stick. Definitely on the GOAT list of shave soaps imo. Though not as slick as Williams Mug Soap, the Palmolive stick offers a classic scent, good protection & value.

[@youremybiggestfan]

You´re hilarious. :D I saw this soap in the store today and i'll get it next time. I've really liked the Palmolive shaving cream.. And i really should order a Rockwell.. Great shave and very enjoyable to watch.

[@SinatraLennon]

You won’t be disappointed with that Rockwell!

[@joyghosh5655]

Great shave I am going to use nivea for men shaving cream on my sunday shave

[@seanstoutgamer]

Right now i'm using old spice after shave. And the bottle is just about empty. I got another bottle plus Gillette after shave lotion. And of course BARBASOL SHAVING SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WolfRanger2008]

#1. To my nose Arko smells exactly like a old school bar of Ivory Snow Soap. It does not bother me in the slightest. I will never understand the fuss some people make about it. #2. Farzad's Barber Shop(In Yale Town/ Vancouver B.C.) has many KZbin videos and many of these feature shaves by Farzad and Master Barber Noriko.. Point being, Farzad is considered a "Expert's Expert" and he distinctly stated that no matter how well you shave; there will always be stubble felt or heard when passing the blade over it. Point being, it is pointless trying for absolute silence of the blade over the whiskers. But if you touch the same area shortly after completing the shave; it will feel smooth. Consider this and perhaps your habit of over shaving may abate.

[@rockynomad1776]

Yep, I say the same thing about Arko smelling like Ivory.

[@urtyp6596]

you can use lard or tallow after shave. and also before. Its nice doesnt smell. Natural!

[@nihilisticexistentialist6007]

MikeSurfs about to overtake Ken's channel. Also received the Rockwell 6S, what a great razor. I don't know about the stick but Palmolive cream is a really good performer.

[@SinatraLennon]

That 6s is such a good DE razor.

[@abbaslyes8647]

Well prounounced ,👌 and again a very good shave , btw i wish to your child to get well soon ... Good luck for your journey 😁

[@SinatraLennon]

Yes! Thanks to your phonetic spelling, I got it. Glad you heard the shout out.

[@samuelougrah4874]

Have you ever tried Brut Aftershave? Also a shave with regular bar soap to see if it will lather

[@SinatraLennon]

Look for vintage Brut in an upcoming video!

[@buckturgidson1448]

I read on the internet (God help us...) that the Palmolive stick was discontinued and only warehoused stock was available. That Amazon seller you mentioned is located in Birmingham, England and the $2.78 includes shipping from the UK. I bought six; love the scent and performance of that stuff. BTW, KZbin terms of service are clear: only certain forms of self-spanking are allowed - never flagellate your philtrum on camera. Now you know.

[@SinatraLennon]

Never flagellate your philtrum! Those are words to live by. 😝

[@josheyres4641]

Love Palmolive. Keep up the great vids

[@CounterNerd]

"Nice day for a white whisker" was a brilliant reference! I'm not heavily into that era of music but that's a bit of a classic, isn't it?

[@SinatraLennon]

Classic 80’s Billy Idol, yup!

[@ordinaryshaver3665]

@@SinatraLennon I knew you were going to inundate us with 80's power ballads

[@LPcasper]

I've a Palmolive stick still to open, so ofc I didn't tried yet but the tube cream it's really amazing for the price. By the way, no tribute shaving to the 50 years of Woodstock festival. Wish I could there at the time. And it's an idea for the next vids, who knows? Cheers, great vid as always

[@SinatraLennon]

They didn’t shave at Woodstock!

[@LPcasper]

@@SinatraLennon yeah maybe you're right but it was cool to see anything related with the festival. Maybe some background music in one of your vids but I know isn't the kind of music you like, so forget it the stupid idea :)

[@tijindersingh4928]

For anyone who likes using shaving stick, try boots shaving stick. £1.50 for 50g and does a great job.

[@ursusmaritimus2224]

Hey Frank, good week, thanks for your video. Bye Ferruccio.

[@bbt9458]

The last time I used a Palmolive shaving stick I just about had hair sprouting out on my sack of potatoes. Didn't know they still made them.

[@ratchetz]

Another great vid - cursory research indicates that part of your lip is called a “philtrum”

[@seanstoutgamer]

I'm a child of the 90s early 90s that is!!!

[@alexkarapalevski1419]

I like using the Wilkinson Sword shave stick

[@greeneeguy]

Used a Palmolive stick this morning. It’s fantastic! I love Arko too, so my opinion is neither here nor there lolz

[@SinatraLennon]

Your opinion is as valid as anybody else’s!

[@haseebahmedvlogentertainme4861]

Nice shave u do always see ur video well morning woke up 6am i do shave feel like fresh man woow

[@kimheymans6662]

Just received my 6C gunmetal. (As I saw you being so happy with it!) Sadly it’s misaligned and I’ll have to return it for a new one :( was so looking forward to use it!

[@SinatraLennon]

What?! How did that happen? Good thing they have a lifetime guarantee.

[@kimheymans6662]

drive.google.com/file/d/1qgDDqVpV4ci04rPW_XxfucdnF3yYiLiW/view?usp=drivesdk Came out of the box like this :( They haven’t replied yet. I hope to have more news after the weekend...

[@airdbreck]

Great shave never used Palmolive

[@SinatraLennon]

Get some and try it!

[@airdbreck]

I may at some point but loving Artisan soaps right now

[@3stooges242]

You might give derby shave sticks a try soon I personally prefer shave sticks there's no frills just shaving

[@matthewolivier2883]

Same here! I have plenty of shaving soaps but shaving sticks are what i use at least twice a week.

[@3stooges242]

@@matthewolivier2883 one thing I like about shave sticks is the price and performance of them and they can't be beaten

[@matthewolivier2883]

@@3stooges242 oh for sure, arko is the slickest soap ive used and i have plenty of artisan soaps but id choose arko or derby over them in a heartbeat

[@russchapman7981]

Hit it and quit! Ole Sinatra “James Brown” Lennon. Ha. Nice shave. Have a good weekend man!

[@SinatraLennon]

Ha! You got the reference! I like to sprinkle those in sometimes.

[@craiglaurenson3068]

Awesome lathering efficiency SL. Some of these KZbin shavers take so long lathering their face, the soap has turned to yellow gruel by the time they are on the third pass!

[@SinatraLennon]

I know! I enjoy lathering but I don’t want to be overindulgent and make you guys watch me.

[@Talalaban]

This stick was a revelation. Been using it for a while. So cheap and soooo effective. BUT! My local chemist stopped stocking it suddenly... then the next chemist, and the next... For the first time ever, I'm about to order it online. Weird...

[@Talalaban]

Bought a pack of 6 for £10!!! Then went the whole "hog" and purchased my first ever boar hair brush... Who needs chemists?!

[@Icecoolsa80a2]

Love the scent of the arko. My beard is weird that might be the reason lol

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

Rockwell might be the finest razor on the market

[@timothymagee6643]

its a bit odd to shave with a menthol based soap then pair it with a sandalwood. I can see the conflict and reason you are not getting a true sandalwood scent, you are actually getting sandalwood-menthol. Generally when I pair aftershaves and soaps I try to get at least the middle notes to match. You do have flexibility, just I think you tried to stretch this one. I would have picked maybe a Pinaud, proraso, or definetely a vetiver aftershave to follow the Palmolive. Fine accoutrements makes a great vetiver.

[@matteobacigalupo7748]

Great video as always! One unrelated question : how often should I shave, if I want to stay clean but I easily get razor irritations? I use cartridge razors :(

[@SinatraLennon]

Try a safety razor and get less irritation! Then, shave every day of your skin can handle it.

[@peterkirgan2921]

I agree who uses safety razors unless you want to end up like John Merrick! Aka elephant man!!! Lol