At this point, should I even try Proraso?

**Sunflake** · 06-12-2012, 10:42 PM

For how good Proraso (green) is for 10.00. Factor the price for the quality,ease of lathering,and smell/cooling effect. This stuff is my favorite I even use in the winter. Kind of looking at beach pics when it's cold outside. LOL. Don't even worry, buy some in the tub. Hell if you don't like it pm me. I buy it from you. Funny thing is as seen above Proraso seems to be a right of passage, most everyone loves it whether its the green or white or red. The stuff just works.

**STJ529** · 06-13-2012, 03:46 AM

I found the omega soap on WCS for 5.75. Is that the same as proraso? Some say it's similar, others say it's the same.

**Jack Russell** · 06-13-2012, 04:30 AM

Proraso is my number 2 after Tabac.

**chris.hale** · 06-13-2012, 06:03 AM

I'm using the cream rather than the soap, but Proraso is great! It performs really well, is easy to lather, and it smells lovely.

**CharlieFoxtrot** · 06-13-2012, 07:04 AM

Proraso soap & cream are fantastic products. Don't let the price fool you. The aftershave is great as well. Give it a shot and if for some reason you hate, you'll have no problem off loading it on BST.

**demaro** · 06-13-2012, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by STJ529

I found the omega soap on WCS for 5.75. Is that the same as proraso? Some say it's similar, others say it's the same.

Similar , not exactly the same.

**WesternModern** · 06-13-2012, 09:32 AM

Proraso is a MUST have.

**BigBull** · 06-13-2012, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Gamma

I like Proraso. It smells and feels good.

I couldn't agree more. For the summer months, it's an excellent. Personally I LOVE the value of the Bigelow when it's Buy 2 Get 1...$21 for 15 oz. of product! Can't beat that. Go pick some up, if you don't like it PIF it to another newbie. Win Win. I promise you'll keep all 3 tubes.

Originally Posted by Gamma

It's 10-12 bucks a tube. You've probably invested more than 10 bucks worth of your time reading these posts.

This is SO true.

**Hrothgar** · 06-13-2012, 05:01 PM

I hope to never be without Proraso. I love to shave with it in the summertime using cold water... it's wonderful!

**trdjohn** · 06-13-2012, 08:14 PM

just do it already, it really is good stuff

**Sunflake** · 06-13-2012, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by STJ529

I found the omega soap on WCS for 5.75. Is that the same as proraso? Some say it's similar, others say it's the same.

The old version Omega is made by Proraso but not any longer. You can tell if you take the lid off of the tub and the soap is sealed, it's the new stuff. I think the tub is a different shape as well.

**Lucidor** · 08-04-2012, 05:11 AM

You owe it to yourself to treat yourself to some Red Proraso cream. That is the only shaving cream I can get actual cravings for.

**InHotWater** · 08-04-2012, 05:28 AM

I have the Proraso Green (new formula) in the tub. If you like the "menthol cooling effect" you will really enjoy the soap. Try some Osage Rub aftershave for a real menthol over-load following a Proraso shave.

**Cobre** · 08-09-2012, 06:50 PM

Proraso is the Toyota of soaps, it always works well and it's cheap to buy ;)

**BigBull** · 08-09-2012, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Cobre

Proraso is the Toyota of soaps, it always works well and it's cheap to buy ;)

Toyota's are cheap? I was on their lot this past weekend and a full-size truck was $40k+.

**lt114** · 08-09-2012, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by STJ529

I found the omega soap on WCS for 5.75. Is that the same as proraso? Some say it's similar, others say it's the same.

It depends which formulation you're talking about. Old formula Proraso and old formula Omega were the same. Omega has someone else make their new soap, and it's nothing like Proraso. Frankly, I didn't care for the new Omega at all.

**jwilock** · 08-09-2012, 08:04 PM

Soap forum, I know ... but with so many soaps on hand try the Proraso cream in the tube. It's one of the best creams you can get.

**Charlie NJ** · 08-09-2012, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by STJ529

I've been DE shaving for over a month, and own 5 soaps. For some reason, I've never gotten around to buying Proraso. It seems to be a very well known and popular product. People really don't talk about it all that much here, oddly. I own some great soaps. PdP, MWF, RR Artisan, Cella. At this point, would buying Proraso just be a step down? Specifically the croap version in the tub.

I think it's a very nice soap slick, thick very cooling great in the summer, if you like menthol you should like this soap

**Brewshooter** · 08-09-2012, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by chris.hale

I'm using the cream rather than the soap, but Proraso is great! It performs really well, is easy to lather, and it smells lovely.

Me too. I have a tube of the red and green. I'm finding I like soaps, but I plan on always having the two Proraso creams on hand. Their pre-shave cream is also awesome!!

**El-a-Menthol** · 08-10-2012, 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by STJ529

People really don't talk about it all that much here, oddly.

It's more like; people used to talk about it so much even they got fed up about it a little bit.
Plus usually there's at least one Proraso thread so...