Thread: When a soap/cream has a good "cushion", what does that mean?

Cushion is for people who are into pillow fights. Real men just shave.

This while cushion thing is, as stated previously, complete and utter bollocks. Dreamt up by the same sort of people who invented stropping progressions and "artisan" soaps. Ease and consistency lather production, glide, skin care. End of story. And yes, I used to use the term, too, but I'll readily admit that it was a mistake.

Originally Posted by Badgister

The term is an esoteric misnomer in my view and seems to be confused with glide or slickness. This one for example has Triple Cushion® technology, allowing the razor to glide close to the skin while offering a cushion of protection against razor burn, irritation, nicks and cuts. Whatever that means!

Sounds like the Ad men have been reading the shave forums and picked up some buzz words to try out.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Sounds like the Ad men have been reading the shave forums and picked up some buzz words to try out.

Bob

Maybe they were inspired by this ad depicting a boy standing on a cushion shaving a ...

Originally Posted by BobH

I hate to admit I agree with RobinK for once.

Bob

I see the beginnings of a beautiful relationship!

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

I see the beginnings of a beautiful relationship!

Bob

I thought "cushion" referred to my stomach pushing against the edge of the sink as I leaned toward the mirror, razor in hand.

Speaking of which... I need to loose a bit of this cushion.

Originally Posted by RobinK

Cushion is for people who are into pillow fights. Real men just shave.

This while cushion thing is, as stated previously, complete and utter bollocks. Dreamt up by the same sort of people who invented stropping progressions and "artisan" soaps. Ease and consistency lather production, glide, skin care. End of story. And yes, I used to use the term, too, but I'll readily admit that it was a mistake.