1st Jar of Catie's Bubbles

I used my first Catie’s Bubbles soap today, La Terre Verte. I was not disappointed. All the rave reviews are spot on. After loading my brush for 20 seconds, I had more than enough great thick, slick, cushioning later for three passes. It is a soft soap/croap and a tad bit softer than some. It will be sticking around!
The jar is packed with a full 8 ounces of soap.

Scent: “A gentle, earthy mix of oakmoss, sandalwood and patchouli in our slick and protective french style formula.”

Ingredients: Stearic Acid, Water, Coconut Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Glycerine, Fragrance, Patchouli Essential Oil.

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It's a very good soap.

I'm 100% with you! Used my Le Pement de la vie ( the spice of life) today and it's getting used more that my Tabac and MWF. If your not using some of the newer artisan soap, you're missing out!

Ugh, I have got to stop reading these new artisan soap porn threads. Just finally managed to get my Soap Acquisition Disorder under control a few months ago, and now here I am feeling the temptation starting well up inside me again...

I just finished my third excellent shave with the LPV. This was my 6th day with this blade too, a Gillette Spoiler SS. I found that I need to cut way back on the loading from 20 seconds to 10. While this is a croap/soft soft soap, it is very soft, heavier on the cream side than the soap side. I believe I have it dialed in now for me.

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Originally Posted by Malacoda

Ugh, I have got to stop reading these new artisan soap porn threads. Just finally managed to get my Soap Acquisition Disorder under control a few months ago, and now here I am feeling the temptation starting well up inside me again...

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I am in the same boat. My Shaving Soap Acquisition Disease has been under control for 15 days. One day at a time is the only way to control the malady.

but, katie's bubbles seems very appealing. Rats.:gaah:

I just had my sixth shave with the LTV. It just gets better. I have it dialed in for me. It is much more like a cream in a jar, like TOBS, than a soft soap. You just need to swirl your damp brush for 10-15 seconds for enough soap to lather up for 3+ passes.

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Originally Posted by Lince

I just had my sixth shave with the LTV. It just gets better. I have it dialed in for me. It is much more like a cream in a jar, like TOBS, than a soft soap. You just need to swirl your damp brush for 10-15 seconds for enough soap to lather up for 3+ passes.

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Do you find it to be a very thirsty soap? I find myself adding a lot more water to the mix. Far more than any other cream or soap I have. Also, I find that the new Phoenix soap to be a long the same lines as the Cattie's Bubbles, very thirsty.

Caties bubbles produces an amazing lather, but you may need to leave a little more water in the brush to maintain slick lather.

I to have caved! Awaiting arrival of my first 200 MdC with anticipation. The horror......the horror.....the horror.

I agree, Catie's Bubbles can use a bit more water. Great soap!

I won't buy or use Phoenix, Syneregy, HTGAM, or Petal Pushers products because of the owners business ethics.

Just got two more Catie's Bubbles in, Jardin D'Or and Celtic Knot, after someone gifted me a jar of very nice Tonsorial Parlour.

Have to say, in terms of unmentioned greats, Catie's Bubbles are truly one of the nicest soaps, easily a place in the Top Ten.

This soap just never disappoints, it gets to stay in the main box!:D

I to really like Caties Bubbles. It is one of three I use for straight shaving. Great lather, slickness and feel after the shave. Found most good soaps and creams work good with DE or SE but when you shave with a straight its a whole different ball game.

Could you elaborate on the business practices comment? I buy a ton of artisanal soaps and would like to know what I'm dealing with when I can. Thanks!!

HC-No I won't (PM sent). You can do a few searches and find a lot of information. This has been discussed a LOT in the past.

Catie's Bubbles is still a favorite in my rotation.

Yesterday's SOTD

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Caties was the first soap that I got a great lather from, always keep some in the den.

Love Catie's Bubbles. Favorite is the Le Pement de la vie. Still can't make out the smell but it's like Napalm in the morning. It's one of my top of the list with Straights.

For fans of MdC's scent, I recommend Catie's 'purple grapefruit', it's heavy on lavender and has nice undertones of citrus...

So I just traded some soap for cb fouet l'orange and a sample of lmr. The fl'o has a very chemical orange push pop smell to it is ok but not something to rave about. Lmr on the other hand is definitely an awesome scent.
I've only palm lathered them once yesterday and put it on my cheek with out shaving since I've done it before the soaps came in. I wanted to see if there was some kind of a skin reaction because I've heard of too many people who have a reaction to it. There was a slight tingle or maybe I'm imagining things.
I'm really looking forward to shaving with both of them though

I got a couple of CB soaps today, and cracked open the Le Piment de la Vie. While the scent isnt so much my thing, the performance was awesome! Depths of lather. Great slickness. And my skin was so great afterword, when I slapped on the Speick, I felt no sting at all... usually I feel a little here and there.

I hope the other samples I got are as good... but with a scent I am digging. :)

Are there sample packs for Catie's? I have been keeping consistent with my stuff until I am ready to move from DE to straight.

I am still on my first proraso croap and am looking to put out hints to the family for Xmas presents....

Maggards has samples

Purple Grapefruit-La Piment de la Vie- Midnight dreary all in my regular rotation of about a dozen soaps - easily as good as MDC or anything else I have foune

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Originally Posted by Surlyduck

Maggards has samples

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I was leaning toward Catie's bubbles after seeing comments and thanks to Lince's thread I now have it under good authority (the wife) that my mother-in-law has in fact ordered samples of...

Santal Sensuelle
Irish Coffee
Gardenia
Fouet L'Orange
Le Marche Du Rasage
La Piment de la Vie
Rosee du Matin
Saturday Morning
La Vert Orange
Pomander
Spanish Holiday
La Rose du Mechant
Jardin D'or

as a Xmas present. Don't tell anyone:ziplip:

There were a couple more that were not available...:cry:

La Terre Verte
Purple Grapefruit
Ocean Grove
Royal Garden

The thread was started about the La Terre Verte and these sold out ones are probably the most popular sure members have tried them. But it looks like I have half a years supply to start off the new year. Now I just have to wait....:w