Olivia's Crema - Shaving Cream

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11-07-2012, 04:34 AM
MichaelFrancis

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Olivia's Crema - Shaving Cream

I had heard of this cream from a thread on another forum and I took a chance and ordered seven tubs of cream. I know it was risky not having read any reviews or seen any photos of lather, but I like to take risks once in a while.

Anyway, the consistency of the cream is more like a croap (a hard paste). I had to try a few test lathers before I got the lather to my liking. This cream is kind of tricky to lather, in fact, it's one of the trickiest to me.

I started by taking a little scoop out of the tub and placing it in my wet palm. Then I swirled my brush over the top of the soap for about ten seconds. I proceeded to palm lather and at first just got a really thin lather but I can tell that it wasn't lacking slickness. After dipping my brush back and forth in water I found that the lather had gotten thicker and was just the way I like it. This has got to be one of the thirstiest soap/creams that I've encountered. You should not be shy with the amount of water you use with this cream.

I haven't shaved using this wonderful cream yet, but when I do I can tell you that this cream is going to provide me with a really slick, protective, and comfortable shave. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase and have three more scents in mind.

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11-07-2012, 04:55 AM
JBHoren

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Originally Posted by MichaelFrancis

I had heard of this cream from a thread on another forum and I took a chance and ordered seven tubs of cream.

And what "flavors" did you choose? or, were they all the same? (and which one was it?)
11-07-2012, 08:18 PM
MichaelFrancis
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Originally Posted by JBHoren

And what "flavors" did you choose? or, were they all the same? (and which one was it?)

These are the scents I own, as described on her website:
- Ambra (pictured above) - Balsamic, sweet, and warm.
- Churchill - Different citruses on woody bases.
- Wet Lizzi - Vetiver, lime, and lemon.
- Eichermoos - Blossoms and woods round up oakmoss. (my personal favorite)
- Rolling Stone - Oakmoss and bergamot.
- Caddy - Elegant green tweed type scent.
- Farn - Authentic fougere, clean and fresh with a hint of lemon.
11-07-2012, 10:06 PM
pinklather

Alright. Its been hours and we have no shave report or product review. :) Stand and deliver!

'Hope its very much to your liking, and you're happy w/ a risk that paid off.
11-07-2012, 10:55 PM
sinnfein

I really hope the chance you took works for you (sounds like it will) i will interested to hear how the shave test goes, I'm always looking for new soap
11-07-2012, 11:15 PM
MichaelFrancis

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Originally Posted by pinklather

Alright. Its been hours and we have no shave report or product review. :)

I'll probably get to shaving with it in a few days and will report back on how it goes.
11-10-2012, 04:12 PM
deighaingeal

well, its been a few days...
11-10-2012, 06:31 PM
MichaelFrancis

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Originally Posted by deighaingeal

well, its been a few days...

I'll will be shaving tomorrow, I have a wake to go to tomorrow and Monday, so I'll give a few of my thoughts on it tomorrow.
11-11-2012, 04:36 PM
MichaelFrancis

I had my shave with this cream today. I should have loaded my brush a bit longer, though. I have a very dense 25mm shavemac 2 band that just ate up all the lather. Even though my brush hogged the lather the end result was a good shave with no razor skipping and a smooth face. I must remind myself to load longer next time.