Part 2 Different Lathering Method - Olivia Cream

[TraderJoe]

As promised in this thread here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7130), here's how I've been lathering my Olivia creams (see other thread for description).

Equipment:
Omega Boar Brush (Target)
OLIVIA Amber Shave Cream (http://www.olivia-seife.de/menshaving.htm)
Bowl
Mug
Hot water from spigot (no scuttle)

Setup:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3940

Brush after two hard shakes:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3941

Cream tub after poking at it and swirling cream into brush (note how no water is left in tub):
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3942

20+ Swirls:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3943

40+ Swirls:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3944

60+ Swirls:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3945

More Swirling:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3946

Even More:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3947

Final Product:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3948

Final Product (alternate view):
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3949

Applied to hand:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3950

Amazingly thick, rich lather. The Olivia has an almost "buttery" feel to it. An amazing, Natural product.

[Jim]

Joe you a wonder! another A+ post- well done!

Were can the folks source this magical elixir?

[TraderJoe]

Joe you a wonder! another A+ post- well done!

Were can the folks source this magical elixir?

Thank you!

http://www.olivia-seife.de/menshaving.htm

[rafikz]

Joe, when I do it this way, NO cream can't resist

My dad told me that's how they used to lather creams in mugs back in the day ; no wonder why it works so well!!!!

[moses]

Tasty. That looks really thick and creamy. And all around good. Clearly takes a bit longer than some creams. But seems like it might be worth it. What is the scent like? (Both strength and nature).

-Mo

[Suzuki]

Its also likely that using a badger would speed up the process.

This proves that a good boar brush will make good lather - its just a question of effort. (Having said that, I've no intention of getting rid of my badgers!).

Great pictorial!

[Stauff]

Cool, looks almost like clay. Nice work with the boar.

[TraderJoe]

Cool, looks almost like clay. Nice work with the boar.

Thanks. It actually does have some clay in it...

And I purposely used a boar as Moses heard the olivia creams don't lather well....just thought I'd dispel any fears of weak lathers with it.

[TraderJoe]

Tasty. That looks really thick and creamy. And all around good. Clearly takes a bit longer than some creams. But seems like it might be worth it. What is the scent like? (Both strength and nature).

-Mo

I got my creams as a lot of 4 by a trade here on B&B, so I got instant exposure to different scents. I enjoy them all, they are all very good...but I like the Eichenmoos (Oakmoss), and the Churchill scents the most. Churchill is a very classy, clean smell, and I 'd buy a cologne if Olivia offered it. :drool: :drool: :drool:

[Duggo]

Thank you!

http://www.olivia-seife.de/menshaving.htm


So, do I go to XE.com (http://xe.com) and get convert the the currency there, (to find out how much to send them) or what? :confused:

How much is shipping from overseas? :mellow:

Thanks for all the help in advance,

Duggo

[TraderJoe]

So, do I go to XE.com (http://xe.com) and get convert the the currency there, (to find out how much to send them) or what? :confused:

How much is shipping from overseas? :mellow:

Thanks for all the help in advance,

Duggo

Hey Duggo, although I've never ordered directly from her (I've gotten her stuff via trades), here's what the website says about ordering:

Order// per e-mail (OliviaSeife@web.de) listing the desired products
and providing your complete shipping address please.

We'll get back to you with the exact amount or a paypal request as you wish.
Shipping from Germany to the USA starts at 8.50 Euro for air mail letters up to 17 oz total weight.
Usually thats 4 of our products plus packaging.
Other quantities will be calculated individually.
Orders will be shipped upon payment plus (sometimes) three days.
The soap names will be in german, but very similar to what I've translated for you.

[crackstar]

No question about it, Olivia is a true Seifemeister. Her stuff's worth more than what sells it for. Your skin will look and feel great from it. This I can vouch for.

Jeff

[genie47]

Most of the traditional shaving soaps have some sort of clay in it to help the blade glide. Most notably they will use those mentioned in her website. From what I heard Bentonite clay is very popular. Rhassoul mud is more popular in the Mediterranean.

I dabble a little with soap making once in a while. The last time I made a regular (not shave) soap, it was a success and after reading this, I am tempted to make some shave soap myself.

[genie47]

No question about it, Olivia is a true Seifemeister. Her stuff's worth more than what sells it for. Your skin will look and feel great from it. This I can vouch for.

Jeff

No doubt about what she is doing. Looking at the ingredients of her shave soaps, she is all out in pampering your skin. :001_tt1:

Shea butter, cocoa butter, glycerine are all emolients even when reacted with the lye to make the soap. Then coconut oil is the main soap base. This stuff explains why it lathers so well. Soaps made from coconut oil lathers even in hard water but it is very harsh. Of course the above ingredients more than make up for it if there is "superfat".

Of course, the kaolin is in there for the blade's glide on the skin.

The one that attracts my attention is the Olivia Crema. 5% unsaponifieds. That's the so called "superfat" that the soap makers refer to. It's the amount of free fat available after reaction. 5% is very good in my books.

[crackstar]

Olivia's creams are so soothing for sensitive skin that they're almost like medicine. They also have beautiful scents, and offer great latherability. The main features are natural ingredients, which promote ideal skincare, nothing artificial to cause irritation or burning.

Jeff

[Mottern Man]

All right brother, I have tried 2 times to later Olivia cream with a badger brush, no luck. I am going to do it Omega Boar style tomorrow. If I don’t get a good lather I will hold YOU responsible! The consequences are endless!

[TraderJoe]

All right brother, I have tried 2 times to later Olivia cream with a badger brush, no luck. I am going to do it Omega Boar style tomorrow. If I don’t get a good lather I will hold YOU responsible! The consequences are endless!

One day Doc, you will be skilled at lathering too. Keep the faith buddy :thumbup1:

Practice makes perfect :wink:

[Mottern Man]

One day Doc, you will be skilled at lathering too. Keep the faith buddy :thumbup1:

Practice makes perfect :wink:

That was low, cut me real deep their man :crying:

This is the thanks I get for digging up one of your threads!

Come on man (you can insult me better than that) :lol:
:cool:

[Panamag8or]

Does your wife know you are using her vintage Fiesta Ware for shaving?:laugh:




















I did it, too.

[berzerkeleyan]

All right brother, I have tried 2 times to later Olivia cream with a badger brush, no luck. I am going to do it Omega Boar style tomorrow. If I don’t get a good lather I will hold YOU responsible! The consequences are endless!

Doc:

I took up the challenge, and came up with the results below. Badger brush.

[Mottern Man]

I dont know Manuel but It did not work for me. The boar brush made a better lather with Olivias but man do you have to work at it!

[berzerkeleyan]

I dont know Manuel but It did not work for me. The boar brush made a better lather with Olivias but man do you have to work at it!

You are right! I felt like an abused sous chef after all that work. :a53:

[TraderJoe]

Too bad its not working for you guys.

Mine always comes out like this:biggrin: :

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3950

[Mottern Man]

Too bad its not working for you guys.

Mine always comes out like this:biggrin: :

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3950

Yea like the laws of physics exist only in you.............It’s the bowl! :lol:

[berzerkeleyan]

Well, I definitely had to put more effort than I would most creams. But the subsequent lather is quite good.

Joe, how long does it take you to whip up all that lather? I'd say it took me a good 2-3 min for Olivia, whereas for most other creams, probably no more than a minute and a half.

[TraderJoe]

Joe, how long does it take you to whip up all that lather? I'd say it took me a good 2-3 min for Olivia, whereas for most other creams, probably no more than a minute and a half.

Takes about a minute or so, though I've never timed myself. Most creams, however, do take less time.

[berzerkeleyan]

Takes about a minute or so, though I've never timed myself. Most creams, however, do take less time.

You must have Popeye forearms. :biggrin:
http://www.moah.org/exhibits/archives/movies/images/popeye.jpg

[Mottern Man]

You must have Popeye forearms. :biggrin:
http://www.moah.org/exhibits/archives/movies/images/popeye.jpg

That is not from lathering. :lol:

I am telling you its the bowl!

[TraderJoe]

I am telling you its the bowl!

You're right its the bowl.


....I wonder how much I could get for it on eBay:sneaky2: :biggrin:

[Kyle Stoner]

Is that BAUER?!?!?

I used Bauer as my first lather bowl too, don't worry :)


Check this out:

"Ingredients: Stearin (Sodium Stearate), Glycerin (Glycerine), Rizinusöl (Sodium Ricinoleate), Sheabutter (Sodium Sheabutterate),
Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera Barbadensis), Mandelöl (Sodium Almondate), Kokosnußöl (Sodium Coconutiate), Kakaobutter (Sodium Cocoabutterate), Kaolin (Kaolin Clay)"

Sodium Cocoabutterate? Sodium Shaebutterate, sodium coconutiate??? Hahahahah no way!

[soapbuddy]

Looks good!

[Crag]

Doc:

I took up the challenge, and came up with the results below. Badger brush.

How much was that bowl? I got mine at Trader Joes in the Asian foods aisle for $4.00. It is the exact same bowl with a sandpapery finish on the exterior. I love that cracked appearance. Mine is 3.25" diameter.

[berzerkeleyan]

How much was that bowl? I got mine at Trader Joes in the Asian foods aisle for $4.00. It is the exact same bowl with a sandpapery finish on the exterior. I love that cracked appearance. Mine is 3.25" diameter.

Picked it up at Target (Tarrrr-shay for you snooty types :wink: ). $4. It's exactly as you describe. I've seen a few other members here with the same bowl.

[Olivia]

Google google pardon?

Well hello guys!
Thanks for the kind words but sorry that its not going so well for you, Doc Mottern.
Now I would be interested who has which version cause I reduced the water quite a bit. The liquid stuff was too moody without stabilizers.
Was your's more of the semi solid one or the runny one, Doc Mottern?
On Joes pictures it looks like just enough water and the semi solid.