Thread: Proraso pre shave

I use it (White) almost every shave... Good stuff!

I used it for the first time this morning, as I am very early on in my journey I'm willing to give everything a go. But what a difference it made to my previous pre shave oil. My face has thanked me lots by not bleeding for the first time since I started, I found that it has left my skin really soft and also made that first past a lot nicer.

I have the white Proraso pre/post cream. I also got the Proraso menthol cream. When I want a menthol type shave I use both together. I like them. I also use Castle Forbes pre-shave. I like them both. But, I'm new to straight razor shaving and any pre-shave routine. My shaving technique and experience are still new and I can't say one is better. In fact sometimes I don't use a pre-shave at all. I don't see a huge difference with no pre-shave. I have questions about pre-shaves that I've been meaning to ask in a new thread if I can't get answers in threads already created. The only thing I really like about the Proraso pre-shave is the menthol fragrance. It does have a very cooling feeling also. That's nice. But I don't know if it improves the shave any better than other pre-shaves.

Jack

The way to use Proraso face cream:

Pre shave - apply to wet face

Post Shave - apply to face after AS splash starts to evaporate. I recommend Bay Rum as these two combine perfectly!

To the post that said it is equal to Noxema, regarding consistency, I would agree. Regarding the sensation and the experience, I like the Proraso much better. Regarding effectiveness in smoothing the shave and reducing irritation, I would rank them equally. I usually put a coat of Noxema on a damp face before entering the shower, using it liberally because it is pretty cheap. Right before I make the lather, I apply the Proraso and enjoy the sensations. I apply the lather directly on top of it.

I'm not sure it is any better than without it, because I have never had a straight shave without it, but I certainly enjoy the Proraso and do not want to shave without it. In another forum many were commenting on the benefits of Prosaso/Noxema for reducing irritation for those that are prone to it.

In my limited experience I gotta say I like the Proraso menthol pre-shave more than any other pre-shave I've tried. I just got a white jar of Proraso for sensitive skin. I used it once and while I'm sure it does as good as anything else it doesn't have the menthol chilling feeling. I really like that and I may be a Proraso menthol pre-shave guy forever. As a post-shave I don't care for it because you need to massage it in more than the Neutrogena post-shave cream I got at Wal Mart. I really like that as far as making my skin feel good. Castle Forbes is a good pre-shave but it also doesn't have the menthol. Using the Proraso menthol soap along with the pre-shave makes for a nice, cool menthol shave. It's like the commercial of someone getting a chilly breeze when they bite a peppermint candy. Also leaves the bathroom with a cool, fresh fragrance. Wife even noticed it one day and commented how nice the bathroom smelled. She usually has smellygood stuff in there so for her to mention it says a lot I think. The only thing I'm having trouble with for a menthol Proraso shave is finding the right combination of water/soap for a good lather. It is usually thicker on my face than I like. Thicker to the point it doesn't rinse off my razor easily under running hot water. In addition to how the lather feels I've come to judge the texture by how it rinses off the razor. All of the lather should rinse off immediately for me to be happy. I think I need more water. So I'm very happy with all the Proraso products I've tried (which is few). I even bought a glass bowl with lid for my Proraso soap. The jars or bowls most soaps come it are too small I think. I get soap all over the outside of the bowl when applying it to the brush. Then it gets on the counter, the walls, floor, ceiling, etc. I got a 4 puck soap holder and use it for the Mitchell's wool fat soap. Love that thing. Two pucks in there and NO MESS. Oops, getting off subject.

Jack

I, at one time used Proraso green as a pre & post shave. One day several years ago I tried this Tea Tree moisturizer out of curiosity as to how it might work as a pre shave product. To my surprise it worked great and since this is all I use as a pre shave It's water soluble and is very slick. I use the Proraso as a only a post shave now.

Aloha!

I've been in this wet shaving game a long time as most of you gents have. I find that Proraso in gerneral is a high quality product line at a fair price for what you get in return. I have actually had peripheral contact with Stefania Martelli, the great-granddaughter of the founder of Proraso, and I know she is focused, competent and dedicated to making her brand one of the best in the world. BTW, I have no financial or investment interest in Proraso. I just like their products.

As for Proraso Pre-Shave, I have a glass container in my shaving den along with a dozen or so other Proraso shaving products. I use it whenever I do a Proraso shave. I tend to do theme shaves, and don't mix product lines. I am sure there are other products (one springs to mind that was mentioned in this thread) that are less expansive, and many feel these competitive products are just as good, but I stick with Proraso.

Mahalo!

I use the stuff, but I dont really see much difference. I got two jars of it for Christmas, and a bottle of the after shave balm. It smells nice, but I am not sure if it really does anything.

Funny, I used it last night as a pre-shave. Timing. I haven't used it in a while. I find that it helps but isn't critical. Like a lot of others, I will use noxzema to wash and prep, but rinsing before shaving.

I really like the proraso pre/post as an aftershave. When this jar is done, i'll be getting another.