Either way - works equally well with both methods. I actually used Baume just moments ago! I have found (for me) that this particular cream does not require as much water as some others. Give it a practice bowl lather and add just a few drops of water slowly till it breaks down so you can see what I mean. This cream is nice and slick, and has a great post shave feel.
Baume.Be or Xpec?
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Either way - works equally well with both methods. I actually used Baume just moments ago! I have found (for me) that this particular cream does not require as much water as some others. Give it a practice bowl lather and add just a few drops of water slowly till it breaks down so you can see what I mean. This cream is nice and slick, and has a great post shave feel.
I like it a lot, not sure if it is better than Xpec, but for sure it is slick and the post shave is great, I need to reserve judgement until I have used it a few times.
Thank you. Would you say it is a strong scent? Weak?
It's just right! YMMV!
I think it has a very weak scent. The crème is very good, but difficult to load and dial in as it is so very soft. I like it but do not like its characteristics if that makes any sense.
If I had to choose only one to keep, it would be Baume.
Now, if XPEC smelled CF Lime, Stirling Anise, or even Speick, that might change. I do use XPEC in spite of its scent. Should've bought unscented.
Now, if XPEC smelled CF Lime, Stirling Anise, or even Speick, that might change. I do use XPEC in spite of its scent. Should've bought unscented.
Xpec
The jury for me is still out as now I am going back and forth between the 2
IMHO Xpec is superior, in cushion, lather, and aroma. I feel post shave, and protection its a push
Baume.Be I believe has a slight edge on glide and is slightly less drying.
I think my vote will go to Xpec
IMHO Xpec is superior, in cushion, lather, and aroma. I feel post shave, and protection its a push
Baume.Be I believe has a slight edge on glide and is slightly less drying.
I think my vote will go to Xpec
Are you trying to load out of the tub with Baume.be? You're right it is too soft to do this without loading enough cream to do a 4-pass shave on a dozen men. I lift out about 2 almonds worth and plop it on to the brush and go to town.
Thanks for your impressions!
CzechCzar
Use the Fat, Luke!
I think it's a testament that Baum.be is still held in such high regard after all these years.
I bought Baume.be cream because it was recommended to me personally here on B&B. And guess what? I just love it. I am also using their pre-shave every time I shave. I've found it to be a huge benefit. I know there are varying opinions on pre-shave. I wasn't a fan myself until I tried the Baume.be pre-shave.
One anecdotal story shouldn't destroy a carefully built reputation... The cream has been around since 2012 and I've heard and read dozens of positive stories about it.. and have experienced the joy of using it myself. I will buy it again after I finish off this container... and I ordered a seconds pre-shave because it comes in a smaller container.
I don't care for strong soaps... Baume.be is a very nice but light scent. My wife likes it.. I don't have a good sense of smell but I know I don't like "in-your-face" soaps and Baume.be certainly isn't that.
Lol, I have had a tub since I made that post. Good stuff! Not my favorite scent.I bought Baume.be cream because it was recommended to me personally here on B&B. And guess what? I just love it. I am also using their pre-shave every time I shave. I've found it to be a huge benefit. I know there are varying opinions on pre-shave. I wasn't a fan myself until I tried the Baume.be pre-shave.
One anecdotal story shouldn't destroy a carefully built reputation... The cream has been around since 2012 and I've heard and read dozens of positive stories about it.. and have experienced the joy of using it myself. I will buy it again after I finish off this container... and I ordered a seconds pre-shave because it comes in a smaller container.
I don't care for strong soaps... Baume.be is a very nice but light scent. My wife likes it.. I don't have a good sense of smell but I know I don't like "in-your-face" soaps and Baume.be certainly isn't that.
LOL...that's because there really is no scent... if scents are your thing.... Baume.be isn't really the right selection for you... as your semi-full tub from 7 years ago demonstrates.
