Proraso is a brand that I was first introduced to when a former boss gave the team small Christmas gifts one year. This was a long time ago. A time when I was exclusively using a Mach 3 cartridge razor; MySpace was emerging in popularity; and Harry’s Razors wasn’t even a thing. I received the Proraso Green Preshave cream in my little gift bag. Back then, I had no idea what this brand was and I didn’t know what a preshave cream was. I was still using canned foam.
Proraso Green Shave Soap in a Tub in one of my Shaves of the Day |
When I first tried it, I knew immediately knew that I liked the cooling sensation and the scent. That was my introduction to Proraso. Since then I’ve had the chance to use and become a fan of the different varieties of scents and products that they offer. The Proraso White Shaving Soap remains one of my favorite scents.
The Proraso Green Shave Soap is a very soft soap; widely considered a croap |
This Proraso soap is a very soft soap with an off-white in color and it smells like soap with a mild eucalyptus scent. If you take a eucalyptus and blend it with a mild aroma of an Arko shave stick – that’s what it reminds me of. That’s not a bad thing; I like the scent. The Proraso green shaving soap doesn’t require a ton of water to get a thick protective lather. It applies easily; washes off easily; the already mild scent doesn’t linger; it doesn’t leave my face or head feeling dried out; and because of the menthol I get a cooling tingle when applied. All in all, it always contributes to a great shave experience.
I find Proraso shave soaps easy to lather. |
As I wrote previously, Proraso scents are something that I’ll always
associate with wet shaving. Perhaps because I was first exposed to one
of their products at a time when I was just using canned dollar store
foam or perhaps it’s because the company has been around since the early
1900s. But the Proraso shaving soaps in a tub are a staple in the shave
den. Proraso is becoming more widely available, from my local grocery
store to Amazon to a number of shave stores across the Internet. The
accessibility to this classic line has never been greater.
Proraso products at my local grocery store! |
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