Plisson L'Occitane

Beardless · Wednesday April 8, 2015

I've read quite a few reviews for this brush and watched many videos and not many people have a bad word to say about it.

I'm thinking of picking it up on the weekend, please let me know if you know of any other brushes that are as soft or close but may lather slightly better?

My reason for getting a synthetic brush is a) you don't have to pre-soak and 2) they dry within minutes. Both these traits may not seem like a big deal but I travel quite a lot so would be perfect for me.

Thanks!

pjgh · Wednesday April 8, 2015

It's routinely reported as being softer than the Muhle Silvertip Fibre, which is about as damn close to silvertip badger as I've felt.

"Lathering with a cloud" has been said.

Enjoy

Miles853 · Wednesday April 8, 2015

Wonderful brush. Feather soft but whips up a great lather too.
You won't be disappointed

Darkbulb · Wednesday April 8, 2015

I love mine and use it more than my SOC Boar these days.
I was lucky enough to pick one up when they were selling them off for $30.

As far as I know they are now discontinued at L'Occitane unless you go to a physical store and see if they have any left over inventory.
I think I saw a couple at my local store a week or so ago still sold at $30. Maybe I should go back and get a back-up brush...

cheesepiece · Wednesday April 8, 2015

I share the same opinions to those you have heard already on this brush. It couldn't disappoint.

DevonStan · Wednesday April 8, 2015

I've seen them spoken of but whenever I've looked for one I seem to see that they've been discontinued and the L'Occitane website never shows one. So are we talking about second hand only here? If so is it the usual Ebay or sites like this one where you look?
Miles told me yesterday how wonderful the Plisson is and again I looked but couldn't see them so simply went for the two Jaggers: the 23 and the 25mm. They should be here tomorrow (Thursday). If they are available then I'll be pleased to get in the queue.

pjgh · Wednesday April 8, 2015

I've seen them in the shops, but not asked if they actually have any stock.

DevonStan · Wednesday April 8, 2015

What, actually is it? A wooden handle, a plastic handle..21mm, 23mm, 26 mm? Was I right in thinking I saw a travel version, maybe on the Occitane site, perhaps in the US? What shop do you mean, Paul?

10 months ago this was posted: http://tsevangelist.tumblr.com/post/92441701721/news-on-the-availability-of-the-plisson-synthetic

So I for one am confused. I think I'll put it out of my mind and content myself with the Jaggers

MrK1 · Wednesday April 8, 2015

Wasn't there a thread where someone said the L'Occitane knot was the same as the Body Shop one?

Was it ever confirmed?

DevonStan · Wednesday April 8, 2015

MrK1 said:
Wasn't there a thread where someone said the L'Occitane knot was the same as the Body Shop one?

Was it ever confirmed?

Was it this one?

http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=19894

cheesepiece · Wednesday April 8, 2015

Currently OOS but it does seem to bob in and out frequently.
http://uk.loccitane.com/plisson-shaving-brush,83,1,29810,388864.htm#s=29969

DevonStan · Wednesday April 8, 2015

cheesepiece said:
Currently OOS but it does seem to bob in and out frequently.
http://uk.loccitane.com/plisson-shaving-brush,83,1,29810,388864.htm#s=29969

Thanks. It invites you to check instore. I did. They have it in stock at my local shop. I didn't even know there was such a shop in Exeter.

What size knot is it please?

Cristobal · Wednesday April 8, 2015

The new version of the Plisson (branded Maison du barbier, a subsidiary)

http://blaireauxplisson.com/en/shavingbrushes-fiber/264-blaireau-facettes-loupe-de-noyer-blanc-europeen-3700005934801.html

In black as well

Uncle Bertie · Wednesday April 8, 2015

Cristobal said:
The new version of the Plisson (branded Maison du barbier, a subsidiary)

http://blaireauxplisson.com/en/shavingbrushes-fiber/264-blaireau-facettes-loupe-de-noyer-blanc-europeen-3700005934801.html

In black as well

From the text describing the brush:

This brush has the characteristics of the best Badgers: Nervousness, softness and emulsifying power.

Ermmm?

MrK1 · Wednesday April 8, 2015

Re: RE: Plisson L'Occitane

DevonStan said:
MrK1 said:

Wasn't there a thread where someone said the L'Occitane knot was the same as the Body Shop one?

Was it ever confirmed?

Click to expand...

Was it this one?

http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=19894

No, this one.

http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=29753

Re reading it, it appears they are not the same.

Ferrum · Wednesday April 8, 2015

Cristobal said:
The new version of the Plisson (branded Maison du barbier, a subsidiary)

http://blaireauxplisson.com/en/shavingbrushes-fiber/264-blaireau-facettes-loupe-de-noyer-blanc-europeen-3700005934801.html

In black as well

I've got a white one on the way (I hope). The Plisson website has lots of synthetics in a range of handles. They all seem to be their Size 12, and the price determinant there is the handle. The knots appear to be all the same.

As a purely personal thing, going back long ago to slimy and split handles, I've never really liked wooden handles. As I understand it, the L'Occitane Plisson is a wooden handle, which is why I've not fallen for buying one.