New Proraso...has anyone tried it yet? What about Muhle or Dovo shave soap/cream?

I just ordered a couple tubs of the New Proraso in the green tub from a Ebay vendor in the UK since I can't find any here in the US and just wanted to see if anyone has tried it out. From what I understand, all they did was take out the paraban (i think that's wax). Hope it's shaves the same as it's what I use as my "base" to base everything else off of.

What about Muhle Sea Buckhorn or Dovo Eucalyptus? Ordered a tub of each for something new...as you can tell, my shave soap was getting low.
Scott

It's been a while since I shaved with the original green, but if memory serves, this new batch is even better. I purchased it a few weeks ago and keep going back to it. I think I'm going to buy the aftershave too. I can't wait for the red tube to get to Canada!

I haven't tried the others you picked up. Let us know how it goes.

Just order it from the UK like I did from the bay, I did order the aftershave too...will have to get back with you on that once I get it in.

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Originally Posted by Cove5440

It's been a while since I shaved with the original green, but if memory serves, this new batch is even better. I purchased it a few weeks ago and keep going back to it. I think I'm going to buy the aftershave too. I can't wait for the red tube to get to Canada!

I haven't tried the others you picked up. Let us know how it goes.

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The new red tube is available in Canada but only at Italian Barber:
Proraso Sandalwood with Shea Butter Shaving Cream Tube

i tried the green stuff and the sandalwood. both were the new formulas and i loved them! they are just as great as the old stuff but they dont have the bad ingredients now! you can get it all at Italian Barber Online Shaving Supplies in canada

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Originally Posted by sleekandsmooth

i tried the green stuff and the sandalwood. both were the new formulas and i loved them! they are just as great as the old stuff but they dont have the bad ingredients now! you can get it all at Italian Barber Online Shaving Supplies in canada

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Did they just add that? I just ordered the green tube about a week or week and a half and I missed it. :banghead:

I might have to order up some red tube proraso to try.... Ive got the green tube and love it!

I only have the new Sandalwood so far but think the new formulas were very well done. Looking forward to trying the new white and greens...

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Originally Posted by Neolithium

I only have the new Sandalwood so far but think the new formulas were very well done. Looking forward to trying the new white and greens...

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Did you find a local source for the new Proraso stuff or did you have to order online?

I'm a little hesitant to order another tub, since my original tub is almost 4 years old and is still going strong!

Yes they added it soon after the green stuff. I missed it as well but i am a huge fan of proraso and had to order the red stuff as well

The new Proraso soap is at least as good as the old one, maybe better, but I can't tell. I ordered the green tube and the red tube a few days ago to try out.

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Originally Posted by Ryan82

Did you find a local source for the new Proraso stuff or did you have to order online?

I'm a little hesitant to order another tub, since my original tub is almost 4 years old and is still going strong!

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I ordered mine from the UK before ItalianBarber had them in stock (got impatient lol)

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Did you find a local source for the new Proraso stuff or did you have to order online?

I'm a little hesitant to order another tub, since my original tub is almost 4 years old and is still going strong!

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I just bought a tub or green proraso the other day! The new formula hasnt come down under yet. So Like you Ryan I think I am set for a while:)

I keep seeing different people mentioning that a product has not made it to their country "yet". What in the world are you waiting for? It's not available here in the U.S. either...ordered two tubs & the splash anyways from eBay My World - maguires.barbershop

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Originally Posted by shooter74743

What about Muhle Sea Buckhorn or Dovo Eucalyptus? Ordered a tub of each for something new...
Scott

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I like the Muhle Sea Buckhorn, but the Dovo will not receive my seal of approval. I've really tried to make it work, but it doesn't have the lubricate the face (with my water) very well at all. Works ok with a DE, but I would not recommend the Dovo for a straight shaver.

The Dovo soap I believe is the Gold Dachs brand of soap with a different label. It is a very alkaline soap and some find that it stings quite a bit. I tried this back in 2009 and found that it stung me as well. But it was a smooth shave, so possibly worth a visit. I do think there are better things out there though.

Useful link: http://straightrazorpalace.com/soaps...old-dachs.html

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Originally Posted by shooter74743

I like the Muhle Sea Buckhorn, but the Dovo will not receive my seal of approval. I've really tried to make it work, but it doesn't have the lubricate the face (with my water) very well at all. Works ok with a DE, but I would not recommend the Dovo for a straight shaver.

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I am very interested in the Dovo creams. Its funny that you say it's good for DE's but not a straight! That's exactly the opposite of what I have heard. I have heard that it doesn't lather very much but that the glide is awesome!

I am assuming you gave it a good shot... so that's kind of disappointing as I was looking forward to getting some. How did you like the scent??

I love the scent that the Buckhorn gives off - I layer it with the aftershave balm, the scent lingers for a while which I like. Oddly enough - I can't get it to lather very well at all though. LOL - too funny!!

Have not tried the new stuff yet but did see the new stuff at Shoppers Drug Mart locally. I don't believe they carry the sandal wood.

Bob

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Its funny that you say it's good for DE's but not a straight! That's exactly the opposite of what I have heard. I have heard that it doesn't lather very much but that the glide is awesome!

I am assuming you gave it a good shot... so that's kind of disappointing as I was looking forward to getting some. How did you like the scent??

I love the scent that the Buckhorn gives off - I layer it with the aftershave balm, the scent lingers for a while which I like. Oddly enough - I can't get it to lather very well at all though. LOL - too funny!!

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I'm not saying it's good at all with my water, just want to be clear. I run my DE shallow as I only shave with it in a hurry. The scent is a really reminds me of a old time soap smell, not offensive IMO...just lacks a lot in lubrication. Again, that's with my water. I have to most definitely disagree with the whoever said the glide was awesome. My personal baseline is Proraso. If it is better...great & I'll keep it. If it's not better...I just won't use it after I have given it an honest try.

Earcutter: If you cover the shipping, it's yours to try, have, throw away... Just PM me. Maybe it would work better with your water.

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Originally Posted by shooter74743

I'm not saying it's good at all with my water, just want to be clear. I run my DE shallow as I only shave with it in a hurry. The scent is a really reminds me of a old time soap smell, not offensive IMO...just lacks a lot in lubrication. Again, that's with my water. I have to most definitely disagree with the whoever said the glide was awesome. My personal baseline is Proraso. If it is better...great & I'll keep it. If it's not better...I just won't use it after I have given it an honest try.

Earcutter: If you cover the shipping, it's yours to try, have, throw away... Just PM me. Maybe it would work better with your water.

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PM sent! Thanks! Should be fun!!

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Originally Posted by BobH

Have not tried the new stuff yet but did see the new stuff at Shoppers Drug Mart locally. I don't believe they carry the sandal wood.

Bob

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I don't think so either. I was at Shoppers last weekend and all they had was the green and white for soap and green only for cream. Business as usual it would seem.

I am going to ask at the neighborhood Shoppers on Monday if they will bring it in for me on their next order. Nothing to loose.

Bob

Shooter: Is this (see picture) the Proraso you are talking about?
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...avel-brush.jpg
If so, I've used it for years, and it is always a part of my travel kit. It is a great soap that makes a good lather easily.

Otto

Proraso made changes to the formula to eliminate parabins in it. this is what the new packaging looks like Proraso - Newly formulated Italian Shaving Cream, Paraben Free, Silicon Free, No Mineral Oils, No SLS, No artificial colours . I use the old stuff quite often too and like it very much. I think the concern is whether or not the new formula performs as well as the old.

Bob

I've never tried the old formula but everything I've read about the new formula is that it performs at least as good, if not better, than the old formula. Some people say it smells the same and some people notice a slight difference in the scent.

The "paraben" is not a wax (wax is paraffin). It is a preservative that has been shown to have an effect on hormones. Also, some people (including my Aunt's cancer doc) believe that it can cause breast cancer, although I don't think there is any definitive proof of that.

I tried this: http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shavin...so+shave+cream

And I didn't like it at all. YMMV. I got my money back from Amazon. (Yes, it's available at Amazon) I found mine nothing like the old proraso, and not even close to Sandalwood. Good luck....

P.S. I changed the "dirty dish rag remark"

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I tried this: Amazon.com: Proraso Shaving Cream, Sandalwood, 150 ml, New Formulation: Beauty

And I didn't like it at all. Mine smells like a dirty dish rag. I got my money back from Amazon. (Yes, it's available at Amazon) I found mine nothing like the old proraso, and not even close to Sandalwood. Good luck....

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I have heard that time and time again... so much so that I haven't taken the plunge. And that's rare lol :)

I believe the new formula is in a matte tub (mine is anyway)...i kno the old proraso was in the glossy tub like the one pictured. Only difference i can tell is scent...performance is still good in any water i have encountered

shaved with proraso red earlier today, Had a awesome lather very easily from it, scent is not my favorite but left my skin feeling awesome and it gave the shave a great cushion.