Proraso - Cream, or Soap?

[Sprzout]

I'm looking to buy some of the Proraso Red to see how the Sandalwood scent is, but I'm debating now - soap, or cream? It's the same price...Is there really much of a difference? I'm leaning toward the cream, but if someone has a reason why I should go with the soap instead, I'm open to your opinion.

 

[Ulfgar]

There is a difference!
From there, you can go both ways. I personally prefer the soap/croap (it's really a soft soap, a "croap".) The cream seems to "stick" to my face in some way, it's harder to wash off after shaving, and I don't like the feeling it leaves on my face. However, I register that many shavers prefer the cream and find it easier to lather. I guess YMMV.

Edit: I have not used the red Proraso. I have used the blue and green cream, as well as green and white soap.

 

[lloydrm]

I prefer soaps to creams. But I like Proraso's creams better than croaps. In fact, I think the red cream is the only Proraso product I really enjoy using.

 

[Jerry-built Hustler]

My experience is with Proraso green. I've not tried the red. However, based on my green experience, I would choose the cream over the soap. I find it is easier to work, and provides a richer lather.

 

[UncleMush]

The only Proraso line I have in both the cream and soap versions is the Green (I also have the Blue cream and the White soap), and there is really very little difference between them.

 

[cw62803]

I have a tub of Proraso Red soap, and I LOVE it.

 

[Boba81]

Try the Palmolive instead. Much better performance imho over the Proraso. Including the Italian mentholated version.

 

[ScottySatan]

The tube of cream has a smaller footprint and won't take up counter space.

 

[Mostho]

Well I have both and the only difference, IMO is that cream lathers more easily for obvious reasons. Also cream ends faster, and that's not always a bad thing.

In any case I'm toward a grain more for soaps.

 

[sarimento1]

I find proraso red cream and soap to be really similar.
With the soap, it's really thirsty and can take more water and keeps generating lather.
with the cream, I will use generous amount of product and go easy on the water.
Once dialed in, similar nice scent, slickness and post shave feel.
its a great value either way, so easy to experiment and see what works best for you!

 

[Shav8r]

I have only tried the cream version, but it is excellent and I would highly recommend it.

 

[Musikmann]

As with all the Proraso scents I buy both for comparison and I haven't been disappointed with any of them.

 

[Sprzout]

As with all the Proraso scents I buy both for comparison and I haven't been disappointed with any of them.

I've been "restricted" on buying any new soaps/creams - apparently, 4 different Col Conk soaps, 3 tubes of Proraso/Co Bigelow, a can of AOS Sandalwood cream, and a tube of Pacific Shaving Co. Caffeinated Cream are too many for my countertop. LOL

Maybe I should see about trading a tube of the CO Bigelow for some aftershave - my Nivea's almost gone. LOL

 

[Jerry-built Hustler]

I've been "restricted" on buying any new soaps/creams - apparently, 4 different Col Conk soaps, 3 tubes of Proraso/Co Bigelow, a can of AOS Sandalwood cream, and a tube of Pacific Shaving Co. Caffeinated Cream are too many for my countertop. LOL

Of course that's too many for your countertop. That's why you devote a closet to the rest of your collection.

#rookiemistakes

 

[BSAGuy]

Cream is marginally easier to lather up, but on-face performance is same for me.

 

[Sprzout]

Of course that's too many for your countertop. That's why you devote a closet to the rest of your collection.

#rookiemistakes

I actually bought a 3 drawer organizer from Target to put everything in, and it makes it look SOOOO much less cluttered. But I'm still on restriction because I keep wanting to buy more soaps and creams. Lol

 

[BradWorld]

I have been using the red soap since the beginning and love it. Super lather and great shave. Good smell too. I recently got a tube of red cream and have a hard time lathering it. I watched videos and read posts. Still not happening. I use an almond size amount and don't get nearly enough lather. Should I use a bunch more. What should I try next? More product? As of now the soap wins hands down.

 

[docjude]

I have used the Green and Blue creams, didn't have a problem lathering either.
The Blue is my favorite cream I have on hand right now, great performance and skin feel after.
I just ordered a tub of Red, going to try it out this week.

 

[CaptainTime]

I prefer creams to soaps. I just find them easier to lather and more convenient to take when I travel.

 

[luv2shave]

I have the proraso green soap tub. I like the scent, but can't force myself to like the lather it makes for its drying and zero after shave softness. Shaves are very uncomfortable. I hear good things about the cream though.