Newb seeking advice for lathering shave cream !

[Marc J 13]

Hello all, I'm still very new to traditional wet shaving and prior to today the only cream / soap I've used is RR Don Marco. I recently purchased some Proraso blue from shoebox and today was my first day using it ! I've watched some videos and read some tutorials on it but was not producing a very rich lather, I feel like I've got the Don Marco producing some pretty good lather but am seeking advice on the proraso, any tips or suggestions would be great ! I did manage to get alright shave not quite DFS but I've had better with my RR .

 

[oldhickory]

I've not used any of the poraso's. However, the Musgo Real shaving cream tends to lather very well. I have the Spiced Citrus but they have several scents.

 

[August West]

Try using more product.

 

[Marc J 13]

Thanks guys, that's what I was wondering if I didn't use enough how much should I be using ?

 

[August West]

I say trial and error is the best way to go about it. Double what you tried today and gauge from there.

 

[Marc J 13]

Awesome, thanks August West I will try that next time.

 

[gronnelg]

Beware of using to much water as well.
You lather should be able to support "peaks". If it's all bubbely you have to much water compared to cream/soap.

 

[branford]

I find that Proraso, both their soaps and creams, tend to be "thirsty" and need a good deal of water. Since you are using the cream, start with only a damp brush and a little more than an almond's amount of product (possibly more if you have very hard water). Do not be afraid to add water as you lather-up, just do so with a few drops at a time.

After some trial and error, you will no doubt consistently achieve the creamy lubricating lather which has made Proraso so beloved in our wet-shaving community.

 

[Nosebud]

Good advice above. I'll repeat some for emphasis. I use and like Proraso Blue.

Start with just damp brush, especially if using badger (badger holds more water than you think.) Boar doesn't soak up as much, but still needs a couple yoyos.

Use more product. PB is not that concentrated, and you get a big tube for ~$12.

Whip until it just looks pastey. This cream takes awhile. Keep adding water slowly, a couple drops at a time, and whip till fully integrated. I actually don't quite whip this up to shave ready on purpose because it can break easier than other creams. As you get the feel for what a cream should look like and feel like after whipping, it is easier to take it to just under. Then I lather good on the face to finish it off.

Good luck, patience, keep trying, and welcome!

 

[ByMyBeard]

I have the Proraso Red. I had trouble with lather my first few shaves (face lather). My trials told me I needed more water AND more product.

Original plan: Dried off after shower, peanut sized dollop on brush, swirl on face. resulted in what I consider dry lather. Just kinda pasty.

New plan: Leave face/neck alone when drying after shower, apply Proraso to finger as I would toothpaste on a tooth brush. Smear Proraso on neck/cheeks, swirl brush on face. I've only attempted 2 passes, and needed to dip the brush tips gently in water to get the 2nd lather similar to the first.

Hope this helps.

 

[Marc J 13]

Awesome thanks guys ! I'll try more product and more water next time. Evan I usually do the same as you I leave my face and neck alone when drying off after the shower so I'll stick with that and add more water/product to the mix.

 

[Roughneck12]

I got a cheap plastic bowl that hair dressers use for hair dye for a buck at the dollar store and played with the different soaps and creams. Like was said above sometimes you need to add a bit more water. To the point where it's not runny, but not dry feeling either.

Play and practice. It's fun.

 

[Marc J 13]

Thanks guys, I'll give it a try in a bit and let you know how it turns out !

 

[Marc J 13]

Hey guys just completed my shave and used a bit more product and water (maybe too much as it was a bit runny at first) and was able to whip up much better lather this time with my proraso blue. It felt like it protected my face better and resulted in a better shave almost DFS. Part of it might have been that I put a new blade in too, I used a Zorrick super stainless and quite liked it sharp enough but not too sharp. For my post shave I used my RR alum left it for a minute then did a CWR and went downstairs had lunch and cooled off. I then went back upstairs and wet my face and put on a bit of proraso pre/post which I used for pre shave too. So all in all it went better than my first go around with my proraso products any suggestions or feedback would be great, thanks .

 

[August West]

Did you try a bit more product?

 

[Marc J 13]

I did use more product and added a bit more water too, maybe a bit too much as it was a little runny at first but resulted in a much better shave !

 

[August West]

I did use more product and added a bit more water too, maybe a bit too much as it was a little runny at first but resulted in a much better shave !

You will get it.

 

[Marc J 13]

Thanks, I felt much better and more comfortable with it this time too. It's just one of those things that takes a bit of playing around I guess. Have you ever tried the real shaving company moisturizing shave cream ? Was thinking of giving it a try next time.

 

[August West]

Thanks, I felt much better and more comfortable with it this time too. It's just one of those things that takes a bit of playing around I guess. Have you ever tried the real shaving company moisturizing shave cream ? Was thinking of giving it a try next time.

No Sir I have not.

 

[Marc J 13]

Ok I picked some up at rite aid the other day as a lot of people were saying its pretty good and cheap. I'll give it a try next time and let you know how it went, I also haven't tried my arko shave stick from my last order yet what are your feelings on it ?