Why is Marvis Toothpaste so darn thick/dense?

AceHarddrive · Post by **AceHarddrive** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:25 pm

Hi all!

I've been using Marvis toothpaste for a while now and love it. I've been wondering why the stuff is/gets thicker/denser than plumber's caulk? How do you get the stuff out of the tube without damaging the tube?

Thanks everyone!
~Tim

jim · Post by **jim** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:42 pm

That is very strange. I've been using Marvis, all kinds, for a long time. It's very soft . . . not hard at all. You must have a defective tube.

kd7kip · Post by **kd7kip** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:53 pm

Yes, I've had not problem with Marvis getting hard, either.

-Scott

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:10 pm

I purchased a tube of Tom's of Maine Shave Cream that had a similar problem. I set the tube in very hot water for about 15 minutes, and that seemed to clear it up. Good luck!

Big Ren · Post by **Big Ren** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:10 pm

While the Marvis toothpaste is denser than the usual drug store stuff, it should not be so thick as to risk damaging the tube. Could be you have an old dehydrated tube.

Ren

AceHarddrive · Post by **AceHarddrive** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:11 pm

Thanks for the tip, Bob! I'll try it!

~Tim

Bob wrote:I purchased a tube of Tom's of Maine Shave Cream that had a similar problem. I set the tube in very hot water for about 15 minutes, and that seemed to clear it up. Good luck!

ARenaissanceMan · Post by **ARenaissanceMan** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:04 pm

In case anyone is looking for a source for their Marvis, now that the eBay store closed down, there is a high end boutique store called Anthropologie that carries it. Check the website to see if they sell in your area. Only $8 a tube as well.

Stauff · Post by **Stauff** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:16 am

Is Marvis really that much better than ordinary toothpaste? What is the difference?

Gatorade · Post by **Gatorade** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:56 am

Stauff wrote:Is Marvis really that much better than ordinary toothpaste? What is the difference?

Yes, let's hear it. I just saw a place nearby that sells it.

Big Ren · Post by **Big Ren** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:12 am

Marvis is also available at Lee's Razors for $8 per tube. Is the Marvis worthy of its hefty price tag? IMO yes. Because of its denser formulation you will use less product than the usual drug store varieties. A tube will last easily between 2 or 3 months. I favor the Classic Strong Mint which is to regular mint toothpastes what smoker's mints are to regular breath mints. The higher concentration of flouride may be of concern to some, but not to me. For me, Marvis toothpaste is one of those products that once you've tried it, it's hard to go back to what you used before.

Ren

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:36 am

I respect Big Ren's opinions, and tend to try what he says (and there's a tube of Marvis strong mint beside my toothbrush now) but I think it's just toothpaste and not worth the extra money.

ARenaissanceMan · Post by **ARenaissanceMan** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:22 pm

Big Ren wrote:Marvis is also available at Lee's Razors for $8 per tube. Is the Marvis worthy of its hefty price tag? IMO yes. Because of its denser formulation you will use less product than the usual drug store varieties. A tube will last easily between 2 or 3 months. I favor the Classic Strong Mint which is to regular mint toothpastes what smoker's mints are to regular breath mints. The higher concentration of flouride may be of concern to some, but not to me. For me, Marvis toothpaste is one of those products that once you've tried it, it's hard to go back to what you used before.

Ren

Agreed. I just tried to use some Crest total after staying over at a place and it tasted like crap.