Proraso Blue - a Dud Sample?

[squank]

I'm new here. Thanks for all the generous info, everyone.

I've been wet shaving for a couple of months. Started with a Viking Revolution set and am branching out. I got a handful of soap & cream samples and am working through them.

Today, I tried the Proraso Blue sample. I really like the scent. The lubrication was decent. But the lather was completely lacking - in two attempts, I could not generate a head with a badger or a boar brush, and what I could get on my face went away quickly.

Folks rave about Proraso lather. I'm wondering if I am doing something wrong (this is my first low lather experience, however), if there is something unique about Proraso to get better performance, or if a sample could be/go bad.

Thank you for any wisdom & advice!
Frank

 

[brucered]

Use more.

People usually skimp on samples, thinking they can get 4-5 shaves from them. That never works and why I hate samples.

Proraso Blue is a top tier cream. One of the absolute best of the best. I've probably used 10 tubes over the past few years.

 

[GR5233]

Use more.

People usually skimp on samples

Definitely agree with this. Use samples like regular soaps or creams

That never works and why I hate samples.

Depends on where you’re getting samples from. I’m not a big fan of the small samples that some places offer (Maggard’s). Others offer pretty good sample sizes (Stirling, B&M and Proraso) that allow for multiple normal uses

 

[ivan_101]

Buy a tube. It is a great cream.

 

[Butch Waxx]

Buy a tube. It is a great cream.

Agree! One of the best.

 

[lasta]

Use more.

99% of all lather problems!

I don't know where the "almond size dollop" standard came from. I aim for peanut (at least) shell included.

 

[ivan_101]

99% of all lather problems!

I don't know where the "almond size dollop" standard came from. I aim for peanut (at least) shell included.

5 cm squeezed into the inside of the knot. And that is for every pass.

 

[sarimento1]

love proraso blue!!

 

[Marco]

Buy a tube. It is a great cream.

This.

 

[Marco]

I've just come back from my local store and added a fresh new tube of Proraso Blue for €2,25 to my shopping basket. I'm sure my friend @brucered would certainly approve of that.

 

[Owen Bawn]

I love the blue. That slight hint of anise. The blue aftershave milk is also a favorite here.

 

[Roy]

99% of all lather problems!

I don't know where the "almond size dollop" standard came from. I aim for peanut (at least) shell included.

Agree. Seems to be a competition among shavers to see who can use least amount of lather.!

 

[squank]

Thanks, all, for your thoughts and encouragement. I've ordered the Proraso Blue and will be sure to use adequate amounts!

Cheers!
-Frank

 

[BobbyBacala]

You probably need to use more

 

[Dtownvino]

I've just come back from my local store and added a fresh new tube of Proraso Blue for €2,25 to my shopping basket. I'm sure my friend @brucered would certainly approve of that.

Does that include VAT?

 

[Marco]

Does that include VAT?

All prices of goods sold in Italian stores always include VAT, Sir.

 

[Dtownvino]

All prices of goods sold in Italian stores always include VAT, Sir.

What a deal…

 

[Deano]

The only Proraso ive used is C.O. Bigelow and ive used a lot of it. Squirt some cream on your brush or scuttle and go to work. Use more than the tube tells you. Double it at least. I think they tell you quarter or almond size as a selling point.

 

[reformedshavr]

Everything mentioned above, plus hydrate that lather!

 

[ivan_101]

All prices of goods sold in Italian stores always include VAT, Sir.

I am afraid our fellows from across the Pond are not accustomed to the Proraso price in the EU. 2.95EUR at my local DM.