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