Gentlemens Toothpaste.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Wed May 02, 2007 3:22 am

Aside from the storebought brands, what finer and classic brands are there?

gruffydd3 · Post by **gruffydd3** » Wed May 02, 2007 4:17 am

I like Kingfisher from England. It comes in two flavors. Fennel, and mint with lemon, with or without flouride.

Rick

rustyblade · Post by **rustyblade** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:00 am

I've been using Marvis (Jasmine and Mint currently). Nice toothpaste, nice flavour, but not noticeably better than my Colgate Wintergreen.

Big Ren · Post by **Big Ren** » Wed May 02, 2007 7:00 am

Marvis Original Mint is my favourite toothpaste. It's pricey but lasts longer than regular toothpaste due to its denser consistency. Another italian brand is Pasta Del Capitano which comes in several flavors. Elgydium toothpastes from France are another option.

Ren

Tryphon · Post by **Tryphon** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:01 am

Big Ren wrote:Marvis Original Mint is my favourite toothpaste. It's pricey but lasts longer than regular toothpaste due to its denser consistency. Another italian brand is Pasta Del Capitano which comes in several flavors. Elgydium toothpastes from France are another option.

Ren

Pasta del Capitano used to be agreat toothpaste, until they updated the formula some ten years ago. The original was a creamy pink color.
Another great, old fashioned toothpaste is Botot.

scruffy · Post by **scruffy** » Wed May 02, 2007 11:37 am

Weleda Calendula and Jason Healthy Mouth. I did not know toothpatese could taste so good.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Wed May 02, 2007 2:38 pm

Thanks gents. I'll have to try a few of those brands.

prism · Post by **prism** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:55 pm

tryphon wrote:
Big Ren wrote:Marvis Original Mint is my favourite toothpaste. It's pricey but lasts longer than regular toothpaste due to its denser consistency. Another italian brand is Pasta Del Capitano which comes in several flavors. Elgydium toothpastes from France are another option.

Ren
Pasta del Capitano used to be agreat toothpaste, until they updated the formula some ten years ago. The original was a creamy pink color.
Another great, old fashioned toothpaste is Botot.

They also make a great mouthwash, still available, Eau de Bouche de Botot; it's worth tracking down!

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:52 am

I found the Botot mouthwash pretty quick. Thanks for the advice.

Can anyone else recomend a mouthwash?

Risky · Post by **Risky** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:39 am

Surprised I'm the first one to mention Eurythmol.

It's owned by Pfizer now funnily enough.

MOSES · Post by **MOSES** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:48 am

Am I the only one amused by the idea of "classier" toothpaste?

-Mo

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:53 am

MOSES wrote:Am I the only one amused by the idea of "classier" toothpaste?

-Mo

In what way?

MOSES · Post by **MOSES** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:59 am

Aztecface wrote:
MOSES wrote:Am I the only one amused by the idea of "classier" toothpaste?

-Mo
In what way?

I don't know. I just don't think of toothpaste as something that is "classy" or not classy. As if I could be seen as less refined for having colgate on the counter. I mean, it's like talking about "classy" shaving cream!

-Mo

Loki · Post by **Loki** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:38 pm

I have been using the Marvis ginger mint and love it...however, i recently switched to a natural bristle brush and that has made a world of difference for me.

The nylon bristles in the mass produced brushes can rip the gum lines easily. Most people brush with to much pressure, much like shaving with a cartridge blade. The key is soft bristles and little pressure...trust me on this...i was a dentists kid...and i still fall into bad habits by using too much pressure...the soft natural brush reminds me to use light pressure.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:48 pm

MOSES wrote:
Aztecface wrote:
MOSES wrote:Am I the only one amused by the idea of "classier" toothpaste?

-Mo
In what way?
I don't know. I just don't think of toothpaste as something that is "classy" or not classy. As if I could be seen as less refined for having colgate on the counter. I mean, it's like talking about "classy" shaving cream!

-Mo

You might be right. I've become bored with the ordinary store bought paste and thought i'd try something different and new.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:50 pm

Loki wrote:I have been using the Marvis ginger mint and love it...however, i recently switched to a natural bristle brush and that has made a world of difference for me.

The nylon bristles in the mass produced brushes can rip the gum lines easily. Most people brush with to much pressure, much like shaving with a cartridge blade. The key is soft bristles and little pressure...trust me on this...i was a dentists kid...and i still fall into bad habits by using too much pressure...the soft natural brush reminds me to use light pressure.

I have considered trying one of those brushes but i've never been able to find them near me.

Do you have a link to a vendor of some sorts?

Loki · Post by **Loki** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:53 pm

Got mine from Classic Shaving
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/i ... 839595.htm

When you first use it, be prepared for some bristles to come out, but after a few uses it slows down.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Thu May 03, 2007 1:40 pm

Loki wrote:Got mine from Classic Shaving
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/i ... 839595.htm

When you first use it, be prepared for some bristles to come out, but after a few uses it slows down.

Thanks.

Donatzsky · Post by **Donatzsky** » Thu May 03, 2007 1:54 pm

Kent also makes some.
http://www.kentbrushes.com/acatalog/toothbrushes.html

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:09 pm

Thanks Donatzsky.