Hi,
I am new to the community and to the art of straight shaving. I was wondering if anyone had ever tried the range of shaving products from those l'occitane shops. They seem very natural.
Any thoughts?
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Hi,
I am new to the community and to the art of straight shaving. I was wondering if anyone had ever tried the range of shaving products from those l'occitane shops. They seem very natural.
Any thoughts?
Most items are overpriced but some are a good bargain. The L'occitane fiber bristle shaving brush is a good deal. I also like the tubs of AOS shaving cream. Makes great thick lather, smells good, and a little goes a long ways.
TCRG,Quote:
Originally Posted by TCRG
L'Occitane makes fine products overall. I like their shave soap, but the shave cream is mediocre. So is the brush; you can find better brushes for your money.
so Obie, I would be interested in seeing your list of brand name micro fiber brushs for under thirty dollars. I also prefer the reformulated AOS shaving creams to the soaps. Like most things discussed on this forum, at the end of the day it's a matter of personal preference. Not who's right and who's wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Ah, my dear friend, I am not much for micro fiber brushes, under or over $30. I have tried that L'Occitane brush and don't think much of it. I would rather pay the higher price and get a better brush — which in the end makes a better bargain, for me, anyway. Edwin Jagger, Muhle and Plisson make fine brushes in this category, and even though their prices are much higher, as I noted, in the end they are a better bargain. I particularly like the new Edwin Jagger synthetic silvertip fiber. That is a good brush. Yes, of course, personal preferences is what's important.Quote:
Originally Posted by feltspanky
The Art of Shaving creams are quite good, both the old and the new formula. I use both and like them — I still have a small amount of the old formula left. The newly formulated The Art of Shaving soaps, however, are nowhere nearly as good as the old formula ones. Fortunately I have a couple pucks of the older versions in my humble shave den and savor them.
Stay well.
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Originally Posted by TCRG
The Cade hard soap is top draw their Edt Edp and shaving balms are superb.
Right you are, Jamie. They do have quality products. There is a L'Occitane store in a mall not far from my chateau here in Wisconsin and once a month I make a pilgrimage and play with the products. Good stuff. I especially like their shave soap. It lathers well, with good cushion and glide. Then again, I am a sucker for French shave products.Quote:
Originally Posted by celticcrusader
Hi my fellow Londoner,
There are several stores where you can check out the brush in person. It can be hit or miss. More people like it than hate it. It costs £35 in London, I'm quite fond of the brush but it kinda feels like a toy to me. I would suggest you check out taylor of old bondstreet store in Jermyn Street as they are having a winter sale. I think L'occitane products are over priced in London, it depends on your price range.
Importing is a huge pain, we often pay 30/40% more than our american friends.
Have to agree with Obie and Jamie that the Cade hard shave soap puck is good and their Edt that I have. I also have the Cade Rich Shaving Cream in the 200ml tub and it is not too shabby either. The synthetic shave brush I bought at L'occitane was actually labelled Plisson and works well. It feels very different to my other synthetic brushes. It has about the softest feel of any brush I have used, like lathering with a cloud. Took a bit to get used to how it felt but I am liking it more now. Yes, their products are in the higher end of prices for shave products. If they are worth the price is a whole other topic for the buyer to decide. Their products that I have do work.
Bob
As an after thought, if you are in the UK try some Palmolive shave cream or the Palmolive shave stick. Super bang for the buck imo if you are UK based. I just love the shave stick. Oth I am not bothered how natural a product is though.
Bob
i bought shaving soap(refil) for about 10€. Excellent product with quality INCI. the smell is very good. Good soap with good price that it's possible buy in most country of the world
Probably tube soap and a.s. are overpirced but have high quality
Obie, did you ever try the "cade rich shaving cream" in the tub that we discussed in another thread semi-recently? I've never tried their cream in a tube, but I've heard it leaves a lot to be desired. The Rich Saving Cream in the tub that some others have mentioned I felt was at least the equal of the AOS cream that I had at the time IMHO. I know YMMV just wondered if you ever got around to trying it as last time it was discussed you said you had not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Thanks, I wasn't thinking about their brushes but thanks for the tip on the creams and soaps.
Thanks for the tip!
Yes, I did try it, and found it good but not great. Ah, there is so much great stuff out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by tedh75
Fair enough. I've yet to try Castle Forbes which I know you and others think very highly of. Something to look forward to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
There may still be some confusion regarding Cade shaving cream.
There used to be only one L'Occitane shaving cream and it was terrible.
After several years, L'Occitane finally got their act together and came up with not only one, but two creams:
- Rich Shaving Cream in a glass jar
- Shaving Cream in aluminum tube (similar to the old one, but much better).
Both shaving creams perform rather well.
The L'Occitane-Plisson synthetic brush has had good reviews and can be had for around $30; but not everyone likes synthetic brushes and while I like the brush well enough to keep it in my shaving cabinet for occasional use I feel the fibers could benefit from some more resistance.
B.
I've used their Shave soap and AS Balm, Shower gel, all CADE - Love the scent and performance. I have their Edt also L'Occitane, Vetiver, and Baux all good stuff - Wish they offered the CADE in a AS splash...
SWMBO likes L'Occitane products, they are ok but not the best I've tried. One I can recommend is Nanny's Silly Soaps, some great scents and a quality product.
Nanny's Silly Soap Company
I love my L'Occitane en Provence Plisson brush. It is very soft on the face, a little short on back bone but gets the job done. It is my go to travel brush. No need to soak and it drys super fast, works really well for traveling. Their travel brush on the other hand, not so good. Worst than a $5 boar brush, IMHO.
I also enjoy the cade soap but didn't like the aluminum bowl. It rusted after about a month of travel, even though I went to lengths to dry the thing. I now have their soap in a Geo F Trumpers wooden bowl.
They are selling a set at the moment in the UK stores. Shave cream, after shave and shower gel for £45. I bought the Cade set last week and they let me swop the gel for aftershave balm. I am really impressed with all three products so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by TCRG
TCRG,Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
I must clarify my earlier post about the L'Occitane shave brush. I was referring to the L'Occitane travel brush in the aluminum tube as being mediocre. On the other hand, the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic brush is delightful. Yes, there is minimal backbone, but the brush is not floppy and helps create lovely lather. Also, it is silky soft on my Hollywood face. I love this brush. Actually, I have two, plus the Plisson synthetic in the faux tortoise shell handle, which uses the same synthetic knot. Good stuff. So thumbs down on the L'Occitane travel brush, but thumbs up on the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic brush.
Thanks for the clarification Obie. You had me puzzled for awhile as I thought the Plisson/L'Occitane brush was one that you and your Hollywood face would like.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Bob
Bob , my friend, these senior moments are soaring. When I wrote the initial post, I was not only thinking of the L'Occitane travel brush in the aluminum tube, but also of the mediocre brush sold at The Body Shop. I had those two brushes in mind when giving my negative thoughts on the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic — even though at the time I had three of them already, two Plisson/L'Occitane and one Plisson. Oh yes, I absolutely love this brush. Yes, minimum backbone, but the brush is far from floppy, and the tips are soft as silk. Also, it helps make luxurious lather. Good stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
It was the synthetic brush sold by The Body Shop that nearly put me off synthetic brushes altogether. Calling that brush mediocre is an understatement. Synthetic brushes are now top of my list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Bob
Yes, increasingly I find myself nodding at the variety of quality synthetic brushes available. The Muhle and Edwin Jagger V2 — the same brush, really — are superb in every way. Of course, the Plisson and the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic brush — also the same brush except for the fancy handle — are pure pleasure. The Simpson Chubby 2 synthetic is quite an impressive brush, although it falls in its own category — good backbone, dense knot and very little splay. I use it in a circular motion, although I must be careful not to press it hard on my Hollywood face for fear of irritation. I have not tried Omega yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
Yes, one of my favourites. I have a first issue LE with the much maligned short loft. I can splay it easily and use circular strokes when face lathering but then I am blessed with rhino hide skin i guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Bob