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[tempeViking]

I'm in a current beard phase. As happens for me, I still want a nice shave with warm lather but I don't necessarily want to load up a brush from one of my soaps.

During such phases I prefer cream because I can use just a bit for my neck and cheeks, and maybe a little under my lower lip and build some lather right on my face. For this, Proraso is my old favorite.

I'm reminded that in one my first posts here, I showed a picture of my first set up. It included and Edwin Jagger razor, Derby blades (if I remember right), a Savile Row best badger, and Proraso soft soap. A comment from one of the welcoming committee said that while it might not look like it, it was all I'd ever really need.

They were right. I don't use the Derby's anymore, but I still use the EJ razor and the Seville Row brush, and Proraso in the soft soap or cream. Hard to go wrong here.

 

[JamesBlades]

It's always nice to relive the early days. These types of posts aren't too hard to locate ;-)

Return to Safetey Razor: Part 2

I agree that Proraso is all you ever really need. I really enjoy the Red in both the soap and cream. I think they're very solid performers. I hear their Single Blade shaving cream is right up there with the best creams available, and I look forward to trying it if they ever release it in regular sizes

 

[tempeViking]

Thank you! I went looking for it through my old posts, but the thread title was deceiving

 

[JamesBlades]

While that setup works well, there's been some huge advancements in this field since your post 7 years ago. IMHO, the biggest advancement is the synthetic brush revolution. I'd try one if I were you! Since I bought a RR Synthetic with a plissoft knot, I don't even reach for my old badger anymore!

 

[BigJ]

Great post!! Surprising how little one ‘needs’ compared to what one wants!!