Anything head and shoulders better than the new improved Proraso Blue?

[ErkRusselReserve]

Given that Proraso is $10 in the US, I think Stirling is probably worth the extra $5. It is great stuff, I think a level above Proraso (which I really like) for an xtra $5. If Proraso was $2-$3 like in Italy though, it is no contests.

 

[ErkRusselReserve]

Don’t mean to challenge your statement, but is it accepted by most that the Proraso Blue shave cream scent is different than the Proraso blue aftershave? The reason I ask is that I bought a sample of Prorasoe blue aftershave and didn’t care for the scent. After reading all the glowing reviews of Proraso blue shave cream, I am tempted to buy some, but not if it’s the same scent as the aftershave. Thanks

The cream scent is kinda weird but it fades rather quickly.

 

[NorthernSoul]

I found the Proraso Blue quite by accident not long ago. I added it to my Proraso Red (sandalwood) and love them both. The Speick is interesting - I love their aftershave. I checked online - there are 3 distinctly different tubes offered - what's the diofference between them?

Better late than never to answer this one, I guess.

There are two different scents. The "traditional" one is lavender plus speick plant essential oils (spicy and herbal). The Active line is a more "youthful" citrus type scent.

Speick changed their packaging awhile ago, the old packaging was blue and red, the newer one is either blue-green or gray.

It's a very good cream.

 

[SalS]

There are plenty better than Proraso. Cremo is much better more modern and a bit cheaper. Jack Black, Kiehl’s and Blu Atlas are top of the heap.

 

[ErkRusselReserve]

There are plenty better than Proraso. Cremo is much better more modern and a bit cheaper. Jack Black, Kiehl’s and Blu Atlas are top of the heap.

Not a fan of Cremo. Gave me a few bad shaves so I tossed it. Got a sampler of Jack Black and will give it a go soon. Is Kiehl’s still made?

 

[Captain Howdy]

Given that Proraso is $10 in the US, I think Stirling is probably worth the extra $5. It is great stuff, I think a level above Proraso (which I really like) for an xtra $5. If Proraso was $2-$3 like in Italy though, it is no contests.

Agreed, Proraso with its acceptable performance is a good buy at €3, but at $10 there's a great many other brands I'd recommend first.

Barrister's Omnibus, GD's Kairos, anything made by Murphy.and McNeil, Speick, Jack Black, all 4 of Stirling's bases, SV, MacDuff's v4, anything made by A&E including their $10 Pedro Fiasco pucks.

 

[SalS]

Not a fan of Cremo. Gave me a few bad shaves so I tossed it. Got a sampler of Jack Black and will give it a go soon. Is Kiehl’s still made?

Yes of course and better than ever. I can’t imagine anyone getting a bad shave from Cremo to be quite honest. I like Proraso but it sucks compared to what I mentioned, not even comparable. Cremo needs a lot of water maybe that was your problem or you used a brush.

 

[sarimento1]

OMG, I'm WAY behind the times!
Still working on my old Proraso Blue tube(s)!
Totally enjoying them!
Maybe, one day, I'll be able to try the new stuff!!

 

[ErkRusselReserve]

Agreed, Proraso with its acceptable performance is a good buy at €3, but at $10 there's a great many other brands I'd recommend first.

Barrister's Omnibus, GD's Kairos, anything made by Murphy.and McNeil, Speick, Jack Black, all 4 of Stirling's bases, SV, MacDuff's v4, anything made by A&E including their $10 Pedro Fiasco pucks.

$10 A&E pucks has my attention!

 

[ErkRusselReserve]

Yes of course and better than ever. I can’t imagine anyone getting a bad shave from Cremo to be quite honest. I like Proraso but it sucks compared to what I mentioned, not even comparable. Cremo needs a lot of water maybe that was your problem or you used a brush.

It was the mango version, maybe it is inferior or ? I used hand application. I’ll look for Kiehls shaving cream. I used one about 25 years ago and it was pretty good. Last time I checked here, the shaving cream was no longer offered.

 

[Captain Howdy]

$10 A&E pucks has my attention!

Try it, it's excellent. The only difference I notice between PF and K2e is post shave and a somewhat higher structure lather.
Well, that and the scents are toned down a bit compared to his main line. If you're one of those that found A&E's main line of soaps to cause frag burn then you be pleased to find the scent strength more middle of the road. Less scent options, though.

It's a bit confusing because there's a K2e soap scent called "Pedro Fiasco", a "Pedro Fiasco" cream and the "Pedro Fiasco" line of economy pucks that I'm referring to. If it costs $9.75 then you have the right one, though the cream is also absolutely phenomenal.

I'm really surprised at not seeing it mentioned more often.

 

[sarimento1]

With all this buzz, pulled out the Proraso Blue for today's shave!
Excellent as always!

 

[willk93]

@sarimento1 Your pictures are always so good!

 

[Darth Scandalous]

I used Cremo for years and while it's perfectly serviceable I don't think it's better than most of the other soaps I've tried. I actually pulled it a few weeks ago again for old times's sake and I wasn't overly impressed. But it does work just fine for a brushless. Proraso Blue is actually quite good, notably better than the Red in terms of performance. Not everybody likes the scent, and I find the little bit of menthol annoying for some reason. I don't mind menthol in my splash but I guess I don't like it as much in my soap. But it's a great performer in my opinion. Whether it's worth $10 a tube is another discussion entirely but you could do a lot worse.

 

[Norman Gunston]

Better late than never to answer this one, I guess.

There are two different scents. The "traditional" one is lavender plus speick plant essential oils (spicy and herbal). The Active line is a more "youthful" citrus type scent.

Speick changed their packaging awhile ago, the old packaging was blue and red, the newer one is either blue-green or gray.

It's a very good cream.

@NorthernSoul - that is an excellent summation of the two Speick creams.

 

[sarimento1]

@sarimento1 Your pictures are always so good!

thanks for nice words, young man!!

 

[CzechCzar]

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