Thread: 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.

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?)

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.

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.

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

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.

well, its been a few days...

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.

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.