Use a brush. Get one of the Omega boars. They are great values for the prices.
Proraso. Which one?
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You can use it brushless but a brush works best. If you buy the tubs a brush has to be used.
I have the red. the soap is easy to lather, was not crazy about the sandalwood scent.
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I have the Red cream and would say the performance is excellent - much better than any product that reasonably priced has any right to be. A little goes a long way, and it's very thick and moisturising when lathered properly.
I really don't like the scent. To me, it smells bitter; almost mouldy.
Greens probably my fav, but ALL of them are good, i think i prefer blue over red though.
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Is the Proraso after shave good? I see they have blue/white/green.
Also, any recommended site to order from?
Thanks
Also, any recommended site to order from?
Thanks
I am a white fan. It's one of my top three (though currently I am using the soap and not the cream, as I have been playing with soaps lately!).
I have a coarse beard is spots, and sensitive skin, and the white is great for that.
Like most folks here, I find there is no menthol in the white. Just a nice clean smell.
I have a coarse beard is spots, and sensitive skin, and the white is great for that.
Like most folks here, I find there is no menthol in the white. Just a nice clean smell.
Though menthol may be an ingredient in the White; I like some others, do not pick it up. I personally love all of them but White is probably my favorite. I also use the White and Blue aftershaves, great stuff!
I originally tried white in the tub when I first started DE shaving, and I just hated it. I've been using TOBS and The Body Shops shaving cream that are both amazing. I had been wanting to try the Proraso creams so bad though and just received a sample tube of green. Man, it is AMAZING!! The menthol is awesome. I have a sensitive face so I wasn't sure, but the cushion and feel is awesome!
Major +1 here!
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I just purchased the white soap and white after shave balm. Since I have sensitive skin/coarse beard, I'm going to try the white first and see how I like it (since I've tried the green already). Purchased a brush also.
Can I use the brush directly in the shaving tub, or do I need to use a separate dish?
Can I use the brush directly in the shaving tub, or do I need to use a separate dish?
In order for me, it is green, Blue, then Red. I am not that big on sandalwood.
See I don't detect even the slightest bit of menthol. At all. I don't smell it or feel it and I have a pretty low menthol tolerance. I've never heard of anyone else ever saying that they've had that issue before either. I'm wondering if maybe there isn't some other ingredient that is hyper-sensitizing your face to, what appears to be a very small amount of, the menthol in there. I honestly had no idea that anyone had ever considered Proraso White a face freezer, haha. Really, its quite the mystery to me and I think I'm going to investigate.
Blue, but I hate menthol.
I currently have the green ..and love the results
But tomorrow the Red is coming in....
But tomorrow the Red is coming in....
I never know how my skin is going to react to new products. So I ordered samples of Proraso Blue, White, Red, and Green from Maggard Razors. My skin seems to like the white best, but I really enjoy the smell of the green.
Love them all. Enough said.
Well maybe a few more words. The Green is the same as the Bigelow. The White croap I find to have menthol but not as much as the green. The Blue and Red are both slick and protective, and great for colder weather. They all give great shaves and are a good value. YMMV notwithstanding.
Well maybe a few more words. The Green is the same as the Bigelow. The White croap I find to have menthol but not as much as the green. The Blue and Red are both slick and protective, and great for colder weather. They all give great shaves and are a good value. YMMV notwithstanding.
I've got to say that I've only been wet shaving with a str8 for a few months. I tried vdh soap first, which is good. Then bigelow/proraso green. Its definitely a step up. Slick cushiony lather with invigorating menthol tingle. Awesome!!! Can't speak on other products though.
As for lathering technique, I start by hydrating brush and beard. Then get a large almond shaped mound and start rubbing a little into each section of my beard with fingers. I shake out the brush and hand lather whatever's left on my non-dominant hand. I let the faucet drip. Then face lather and apply a few drops of water to brush for each section of beard. I divide beard into four sections.
As for lathering technique, I start by hydrating brush and beard. Then get a large almond shaped mound and start rubbing a little into each section of my beard with fingers. I shake out the brush and hand lather whatever's left on my non-dominant hand. I let the faucet drip. Then face lather and apply a few drops of water to brush for each section of beard. I divide beard into four sections.
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I can't believe I'm actually looking forward to shaving once I get my new razor. Ordered the Jagger DE89 and a sample pack of DE blades. From what I've read, will definitely take some getting used to, switching from my cart (Mach3). I also shave my head, which from what I've read, I may stick with the cart and possibly try the DE once I get used to it on my face. Purchased the Proraso white and will try the other "colors" as time goes on.
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