First of all I want to make a preface, writing down what is my personal relationship with Giuseppe (Joe) of Italian Barber. Since this question has been asked me so many times by a lot of people on this board, here you are. We are great friends, only great friends. Our friendship started right here on B&B, as soon as we registered on this beautiful site and much time before he opened his on-line shop. To be more precise, Giuseppe always repeats that it really was my passion and love for wet shaving in general and Italian made products in particular that inspired him on opening Italian Barber. We were, and obviously still are, in continous contact for discussing about shaving questions. And, time ago, Giuseppe told me his intention to introduce some new Italian made products on his store, with his copyrighted RazoRock logo. He also said that I necessarily had to try them and let him know my thoughts. Therefore he was kind enough to send me a free pack with some of his new items. Last week I received his new artisan soap, his new RazoRock XXX and his new AS Wax.
Here is my review of the RazoRock XXX cream/soap.
The RazoRock XXX (as well as all the other RazoRock cream/soaps) is made in Italy by Biochimica S.p.A., the distributor of the legendary P.160 and actual manufacturer of Acqua di Parma, Collezione Barbiere. This cream/soap has the traditional consistency of most Italian made shaving creams and soaps, i.e. the classic in between density of hard creams or soft soaps. To be honest it really is a bit softer than Cella, P.160 or Vitos. Hence I would more precisely describe it as a semi-hard cream, rather than a soft soap. It comes housed in a simple plastic black bowl with the RazoRock logo on the top of the lid. Nothing particularly fancy or attractive. But I like it, also because this kind of inexpensive packaging helps keeping the price very low. I checked on the Italian Barber site, its price is $ 8.99 ($ 7.99 on sale) for a 150 ml bowl and I truly think this price is excellent. Now the scent: spectacular. Simply spectacular. The fragrance of the XXX seems a mix between a top-shelf Italian cologne and a traditional barbershop smell. Something wonderfully good that represents a novelty and a pleasant change from the classic Almond scents. The latherability is exceptional. With no efforts you can generate a beautiful creamy lather for a very close, comfortable shave. The lather, particularly thick and slick, gives superb glide to your razor and an amazing post shave feeling. Moisturizing properties are also outstanding: superb hydratation during and after the shave, really no dryness or whatsoever. The reason of this terrific performance? I think the quality of the ingredients used. This is the key secret of the RazoRock XXX. A ton of skin friendly and protective agents. Just give a look at the ingredients list on the bottom of the bowl Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Extracts of Mallow, hydrolised Wheat Protein, Lemon Balm and others. Furthermore, NO SLS and NO parabens. In conclusion this cream/soap is not only a top-shelf product, but its comparable to the very best Italian classics. Or, if you prefer, the RazoRock XXX is a winner under every aspect. I am seriously impressed. Grazie, Giuseppe.
Here is my review of the RazoRock XXX cream/soap.
The RazoRock XXX (as well as all the other RazoRock cream/soaps) is made in Italy by Biochimica S.p.A., the distributor of the legendary P.160 and actual manufacturer of Acqua di Parma, Collezione Barbiere. This cream/soap has the traditional consistency of most Italian made shaving creams and soaps, i.e. the classic in between density of hard creams or soft soaps. To be honest it really is a bit softer than Cella, P.160 or Vitos. Hence I would more precisely describe it as a semi-hard cream, rather than a soft soap. It comes housed in a simple plastic black bowl with the RazoRock logo on the top of the lid. Nothing particularly fancy or attractive. But I like it, also because this kind of inexpensive packaging helps keeping the price very low. I checked on the Italian Barber site, its price is $ 8.99 ($ 7.99 on sale) for a 150 ml bowl and I truly think this price is excellent. Now the scent: spectacular. Simply spectacular. The fragrance of the XXX seems a mix between a top-shelf Italian cologne and a traditional barbershop smell. Something wonderfully good that represents a novelty and a pleasant change from the classic Almond scents. The latherability is exceptional. With no efforts you can generate a beautiful creamy lather for a very close, comfortable shave. The lather, particularly thick and slick, gives superb glide to your razor and an amazing post shave feeling. Moisturizing properties are also outstanding: superb hydratation during and after the shave, really no dryness or whatsoever. The reason of this terrific performance? I think the quality of the ingredients used. This is the key secret of the RazoRock XXX. A ton of skin friendly and protective agents. Just give a look at the ingredients list on the bottom of the bowl Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Extracts of Mallow, hydrolised Wheat Protein, Lemon Balm and others. Furthermore, NO SLS and NO parabens. In conclusion this cream/soap is not only a top-shelf product, but its comparable to the very best Italian classics. Or, if you prefer, the RazoRock XXX is a winner under every aspect. I am seriously impressed. Grazie, Giuseppe.
I have a tub of XXX that was recently delivered but have not yet had a chance to try it. I find the scent intoxicating; very elegantly masculine. If it performs half as well as it smells... I'll be very happy.
even though i liked it. perhaps i'll have to order some of the wax and use it when i work and use other stuff for the family when i'm off. 
