Quote Originally Posted by U2Bono269 View Post
I'd be willing to give Glycerine a try, because I have quite a bit of this stuff and I don't want it to go to waste.

When I say it's leaving my skin dry and irritated, I don't think that's the proper description. I think it's more accurate to say that it's not giving me enough cushion and glide to protect my face from the blade. That in turn makes me feel dry and irritated. The lather itself actually feels quite good on my face and easy areas like my cheeks feel great afterwards. So it makes me think that it's not the cream or soap itself, but me. It's the problem areas (neck mostly) that I feel the irritation. I paid a lot of attention to the consistency of my TOBS lather, and I think maybe my Proraso lather is too airy. Does that mean I should whip it longer? That's one thing I didn't try...
Nice, I think you will have a better experience. Here is one more secret that I use.

Wet face with warm water and just before you put on your freshly prepared lather squirt a half dollar of that glycerin in your palm and apply directly to your face. Glycerin is water soluble and will blend in without being oily. It will offer you an added layer of protection for each pass. Enjoy.