Back to the Basics .....

[Adam18]

Yes, gentlemen, as are most of you, I am a big fan of all the newest artisans who are making
wonderful soaps, brushes, and after shaves for us all to enjoy. But sometimes, simply getting
back to the basics and enjoying a traditional brand is a sublime delight. This evening's shave .....

 

[Owen Bawn]

I essentially used nothing but Williams Mug Soap or Palmolive sticks for well over 30 years. When I first discovered online shave shopping around 2008 I bought my first Proraso green soap, and for the next 7 or 8 years it was my one and only 'fancy' soap. I still wouldn't be without it. That red stuff you've got is something special, innit?

 

[Adam18]

That red stuff you've got is something special, innit?

Yes indeed. A soothing lightweight sandalwood, which lathers up beautifully with the Duke.
And like you, I also really enjoy the "green" ..... Proraso is still a very talented soap maker !

 

[Owen Bawn]

Yes indeed. A soothing lightweight sandalwood, which lathers up beautifully with the Duke.
And like you, I also really enjoy the "green" ..... Proraso is still a very talented soap maker !

I've yet to try the Proraso Sandalwood aftershave, but I have the soap and I think its terrific. I have a fancy DR Harris Sandalwood aftershave, but believe it or not I like my $6 bottle of kanon Norwegian Wood much better!

 

[corlay]

Used Speick cream/aftershave today - first time in a few months.

Inexpensive. Great performer. Unique fresh herbal scent. whats not to like?

It’s nice to re-visit the “classics” occasionally to reaffirm just how great they really are...

 

[SharpieB]

I also love the latest and greatest artisans... B&M, DG, NO, A&E and the rest of the usual suspects.

I tend to reach for these the most but I still love my Williams, Proraso, Tabac, LaToja and yes... even Arco.

But I would be as excited trying a Palmolive Stick for the first time as I would the latest super hot artisan collaboration. Part of the fun.

 

[Leverspro]

Yes, gentlemen, as are most of you, I am a big fan of all the newest artisans who are making
wonderful soaps, brushes, and after shaves for us all to enjoy. But sometimes, simply getting
back to the basics and enjoying a traditional brand is a sublime delight. This evening's shave .....

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No razor?

 

[ajkel64]

I love Proraso Red. I like the White and the Green but there is just something about the Red that puts it over the line. When my can of Prince runs out it might just be the soap that I go for first.

 

[engblom]

Used Speick cream/aftershave today - first time in a few months.

Inexpensive. Great performer. Unique fresh herbal scent. whats not to like?

It’s nice to re-visit the “classics” occasionally to reaffirm just how great they really are...

I do not have any other soap/cream that Speick. I agree it is really great.

(In the past I made own shaving soaps and Speick is the only one coming close to what I got used to.)

 

[Adam18]

No razor?

Timeless Aluminum with a Feather blade.

 

[BigJ]

Yes, gentlemen, as are most of you, I am a big fan of all the newest artisans who are making
wonderful soaps, brushes, and after shaves for us all to enjoy. But sometimes, simply getting
back to the basics and enjoying a traditional brand is a sublime delight. This evening's shave .....

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Nothing ‘basic’ about that kit!! Simply classic IMHO!!

 

[Leo K]

Classic shave right there! Cheers!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Great Classic Kit! Well done, Sir!

Nice to know that I am in such esteemed company.

 

[dotKomo]

Great Classic Kit! Well done, Sir!

Nice to know that I am in such esteemed company.
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Like me some Preferred Stock cologne! It goes way back with me to the 80s!

 

[dotKomo]

Love me some Proraso Red!

 

[1Vader]

I totally get it. Sometimes it feels good to go back to the basics, to simplicity.

Btw Proraso has always been a good performer. Nice choice

 

[FireDragon76]

As far as traditional soaps go, Proraso is one of the best and has withstood the test of time. It lathers easily, even if it makes a fair amount of soap scum (as do most soaps).

 

[FireDragon76]

I really like the white line. It's very soothing if you have sensitive skin. The scent is nice, too.

 

[lurchbrian]

i have 3 soaps in my rotation palmolive stick proraso green and proraso red why would i need anything else ?

 

[razorhead63]

Proraso Red and Green are both good soaps, solid performers.
I have them both, I should use them more often. Lately I’ve been on a Cella binge!