Can you describe the scent?Were it not for the magnificent scent...
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Can you describe the scent?Were it not for the magnificent scent...
From now on when somebody says a certain soap doesn't work, I'm just going to post a link to this thread. If after applying that method, the soap still does not work for you, Pif it or BST it, and move on.
I disagee with you.
Firstly, I didn't say the soap didn't work.
Secondly, I asked for redeeming attributes - and I got them - none of which are mentioned in the post that you link to.
Thirdly, I've found the responses instructive and have learned that,
a. Others had the same issue as me, and got around it, and
b. Some people love Cade soap, and
c. Some people, who got around the lathering issue, still don't like this soap,
none of which is mentioned in the post you linked to.
Regards,
Renato
Yes, I really was pulling for the Cade and wanted to hold onto it (I actually gave this soap more chances to work for me than any other because I enjoyed the scent so much) but just never performed. I would ALWAYS get little nicks and weepers with this soap, and I NEVER get nicks or weepers! (Heck, I hardly even ever get so much as a sting from my alum block!) I do a lot of touch-up and blade buffing because I like a really smooth, close shave, and as a result need something that offers a lot of protection, and the Cade just didn't have it, even though the lather it whipped up seemed great. I've learned over the short 6 or 7 months I've been using a DE that the way the lather whips up is not a guarantee of good performance unfortunately. I'm not saying its a horrible soap, I've just found others that blow Cade out of the water as far as performance!
Stick to it, it's a great soap
If you want to get rid of it, let's make a deal
It's my go-to, as we stand. I haven't found another soap that I just "get" like I do Cade. My face feels so smooth after a Cade shave, I have to look down at my chest to make sure I haven't gone back in time, before I hit puberty.
Another wonderful way to use Cade is to give it a 30 second soak in warm water, in a oversized container (maybe twice the size of the bowl they sell. Then, drain the water and build lather on top of the puck for about a minute. Then, take it to your damp face and face lather, adding a touch of water if needed.
I honesty think once you get Cade, it might be almost impossible to beat. The scent alone is second to none, and for me, the glide and medium cushion, combined with the after shave feel of my skin are unbeatable!
Starting with a wet brush will work too if you keep at it long enough.
Listen to these guys, they know what they're saying! I had the same problem you did when I first used my puck, but it's a very thirsty soap and requires some elbow grease. When you get it right, it's a VERY slick soap with a scent second to none, good luck and enjoy!
I've tried Cade too and am not in love with it like I am with Institut Karite (IK) or even MWF. I'm sure it's a YMMV thing, and I haven't given Cade as full a trial as I have other soaps or creams. Cade's scent has a "different" powdery scent that I'm not crazy about and the lather seemed to dry faster than other stuff I've used. Maybe there's something funky with my water?
The next time I try it I'll use the above advice but I just don't have to do anything special to get IK to perform.
Cade owes me money. Pitiful lather. YMMV.
I could get a good lather from Cade, but in the end found that there are plenty of other soaps which outperform it.
Were it not for the magnificent scent, I would have ditched Cade after just a couple of uses-the lather was that bad!. But oh am I so glad I didn't! What started out as a disaster has now been transformed in to one of my favourite soaps, period. I was using a dry brush as seems to be the recommendation with this soap, but a wet brush, as I now use on all soaps, just turned this soap in to something else.
I was recently gifted a full puck of Cade by JRock, a fellow B&B member. He cautioned me the soap would be temperamental and thirsty and he was right. He also encouraged me to be patient because Cade is a wonderful soap once you get the soap/water ratio right. Jeff was right again. The scent is wonderful and the soap is capable of producing a wonderful, protective lather. Now, there is no denying I have other soaps in my rotation that are less temperamental and produce an equally nice shave, but Cade is a very nice soap, well worth the learning curve. Keep at it and you will enjoy this soap just like the majority of us who have posted on this thread.
You have me curious - after reading the varied responses, do you want it because you like it, or because you are curious to find out whether or not you like it?I'm offering a trade for a Cade puck! See my offer:
---No links to BST---
I could get a good lather from Cade, but in the end found that there are plenty of other soaps which outperform it.
...You have me curious - after reading the varied responses, do you want it because you like it, or because you are curious to find out whether or not you like it?...
Yes, we're all different.Nah, stick with me kid, and you'll do great.
Seriously, it's awesome for me, but I can honestly say I didn't find Tabac to be special, nor did my face agree with 3 of 4 RR soaps I have used. We're all different and we all like different stuff. I'm cool with it
All great points, Renato! I'm glad you posed your question and this thread, as I learned from the responses as well.
From over 50 soaps, creams and croaps I've tried, I have 12 favorite ones in my rotation. Recently, syngent gave me the opportunity to sniff at the Cade. If the performance is on a par with the scent, then it easily will find its place somewhere in my top 13 list. I'm going to find out soon.
I keep seeing folks say the refill is only $10, but it's $12 at the two Minneapolis stores. The tin, I believe, is closer to $28 withOUT the soap.