Thread: Is L'Occitane Cade shaving cream really worth it?

Contrary to most posters in this thread, I am actually quite happy with the Cream from L'occitane.
It lathers well, gives adequate cushion and glide, and has a smell that appeals to me.
Sure, it is no Domenico Caraceni or Castle Forbes, but a very decent product nonetheless

Although I don't have very many soaps, Cade is abslutely one of my favorites. I always get a good shave with it and I love the scent. Thinking of trying the ASB.

Hmmm... I don't remember the cream costing $28 the last time I was at L'Occitane, however I ended up walking out with a puck of soap instead. Don't ask why, but for some reason I will always try a maker's soap before the cream (if they do both)....

For me the soap was a top performer, having all the qualities that make for a great shave soap - glide, easy lathering and skin moisturizing. Smells good, too. If all the negative comments about the cream have put you off, then I'd highly recommend the soap.

I have both the soap and the cream, I love the both. I had trouble getting the cream to lather at first but realized I just wasn't using enough water, after that both lather up great. cade is one of the best smelling soaps or cream I use. Both are my go to when I shave. I got the cream for christmas and still have about half a tub left. I would recommend both. If you spend $28 and don't like it send me a pm I'll take it off your hands

-dan-

Mvcrash, that marvelous gentleman, is sending me a sample! Can't wait!!

don't know bout the cream but the puck is $10 or $12 and it will last a very long time. I also really like their ASB.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Mvcrash, that marvelous gentleman, is sending me a sample! Can't wait!!

Just returning the kindness shown to me by members of the SRP. Wait till you try the Castle Forbes.

I received my sample of CADE shaving cream from Mvcrash today. On top of it all he threw in a sample of Castle & Forbes as well!
I am a believer that the CADE is worth the expense. It took a little more water than I'm used to using to get a good head of cream, but once there I lathered up a 4th time just so I could prolong the experience


Here is my review which I posted in the SOTD forum:

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: Omega Pure Badger (with cracked handle i just realized )

Razor: Best Qual. Silver Steel "Hamburg Ring"

Strop: 30 laps (SRD RED LATIGO STROP WITH LEATHER HANDLE)

Creme: CADE + Glycerin

Astringent Alumn bloc

After Shave Splash: Pinnaud Clubman

Cologne: Juicy Couture "Dirty English"

Results: I returned home from the beach (sans wife and 5 kids) and have a quiet house to work in as I finish up the week. Decided to start it off with a good shave. I received a beatiful Silver Steel "Hamburg Ring" razor in the mail from Zephyr while I was away. I also was graciously sent a sample of L'Occitane Cade shaving cream from Mvcrash (I posted in the Soaps and Creams forum about whether the stuff was really worth the expense). As I sit here typing, after finishing my shave and taking pics, I can still smell the cade sent and it is very pleasing Zeypher honed the blade to perfection, packed it well and it gave me a fantastic shave.

Glad you enjoyed the Cade. The CF is also a very fine cream.