I've tried the Green preshave & got OK results. I've used glycerin soap as a preshave & was satisfied with those results. I've recently tried Grooming Dept. preshave & have been completely happy with it.
Proraso Pre-Shave
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I dont notice an effect using it preshave. Lik many others, I think it is very good as a'nafter shave.
Ive been playing around with it for the past couple of months and I really like it.
I think it helps the more growth you have.
I use the white before and after a shave, like i said ive been experimenting and for me it seems to work
I think it helps the more growth you have.
I use the white before and after a shave, like i said ive been experimenting and for me it seems to work
I tried all 3 pre shave creams but they worked better as a asb for me. They actually made the shave worse.
However stirling pre shave soap and paa pre shave soap work great for me.
And sometimes I use floid shave oil before that last pass
However stirling pre shave soap and paa pre shave soap work great for me.
And sometimes I use floid shave oil before that last pass
I use Proraso White Preshave, but I don’t use a couple of dabs. I use quite a bit in fact. I make sure my face is good and covered to the point that it looks very wet and sometimes has a light foam on it.
Last week I experimented by putting a hot towel on my face for three minutes after applying the Proraso. When I removed the towel, the Proraso had soaked in. I’m sure some on the towel, but also some on my face also. The shave was incredibly smooth. It was like I was shaving a baby’s butt. The results were the best shave of my life.
Very nice, ill have to try the hot towel
Barbers used to put some shave cream on your face and then applied a hot towel. I had forgotten this until I read it in the wiki. The wiki is a great source of shaving information and ideas.
I will jump on the "I like it fine, but don't really feel much added benefit" train. I have only used the green. That being said I do keep a can of Barbasol foam around for the occasional shave where I need to be gone in sixty seconds. I do think it helps in that situation. Also if I will be delayed between shower and shave I will apply it.
I am interested in @dmshaver 's glycerine soap preshave. Do you just gloss over your wet mug with it and then move forward, sir?
Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
I used proraso green label pre shave every day until I shifted over to GD preshave. Now that I’ve finally finished the gd tub I’ll switch back to proraso. I wonder if there’s much difference. I’m not totally sure what use it is generally. I didn’t use any all summer and didn’t notice a difference. Preshave is one more step. It can’t hurt and probably helps. I like the hot towel idea but practically speaking with my set up that would be a splurge not an every day thing but worth a try.
For the glycerine soap, I would wet my face, then lather the soap in my hands & rub it over my face. I let the lather stay on my face a minute, or so, then rinse & lather immediately with my shave soap of choice. It worked fine for what I needed, & the price is fantastic! I found the Proraso to be a bit easier to apply & I don't rinse off the Proraso before applying my shave soap.
I will jump on the "I like it fine, but don't really feel much added benefit" train. I have only used the green. That being said I do keep a can of Barbasol foam around for the occasional shave where I need to be gone in sixty seconds. I do think it helps in that situation. Also if I will be delayed between shower and shave I will apply it.
I am interested in @dmshaver 's glycerine soap preshave. Do you just gloss over your wet mug with it and then move forward, sir?
I haven't used the GD preshave in a year or so. I'm off the GD bandwagon. For me, I find no benefit to the GD compared to Proraso or glycerine soap. IMHO, it wasn't worth the money. YMMV. My preshave now is a hot shower right before my shave & I get consistently great results. If I can't shower before I shave, I have a jar of Proraso I'll use.
I was given a sampler pot (green) from, the Shaving Shop. I have used it twice and felt no differnce. I would never bother with a pre-shave, it adds nothing to my shave.
Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
I broke into a new tub (300ml) of proraso preshave after taking a break from this for probably well over a year or more (was using gd preshave) and I
Must say it was just as great as I remembered. And after taking such a break the menthol blast was so noticeable. I think with use the menthol blast wears down or isn’t as noticeable. But it was fun to (re) experience. I’m never sure if it objectively improves my shave. All summer I didn’t use any preshave at all. To make old things feel new again I used a badger brush I hadn’t used in a couple of years with proraso cream to make lathering easy.
Must say it was just as great as I remembered. And after taking such a break the menthol blast was so noticeable. I think with use the menthol blast wears down or isn’t as noticeable. But it was fun to (re) experience. I’m never sure if it objectively improves my shave. All summer I didn’t use any preshave at all. To make old things feel new again I used a badger brush I hadn’t used in a couple of years with proraso cream to make lathering easy.
I've never used it before and it showed up in the mail today. Got the green.
I used two jars of Red and bought a third that I haven’t opened yet. Great scent but it doesn’t really help. Going on at least a month without and no difference.
I do not use a pre-shave except on my once every 10 day Proraso shave day. Then it goes from the Proraso Pre-shave, the green cream using the Proraso Pro boar followed with the splash and balm. Really enjoy those shaves.
Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
I look at it like this, it can’t hurt. I’m enjoying the menthol and i think preshave may help around my neck area.
Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
Does anyone know if the new hat style (I’m looking to get the red preshave next month) is a different formula compared to the round small bottle? Sorry if that’s been asked before but I just realized there’s a variation I don’t have and need to go shopping.
I am using Proraso the white "Anti- Irritazione" by good effect.
I wash my face with hot water and soap, rinse and apply a small amount on the wet face and neck.
Because I have a very sensible skin I have more positive effects than most of you.
Sometimes I use it as AS when I have gotten a red skin. After 10 minutes all irritations are gone.
Even after insect bites it helps very good.
My wife loves it for that, but hates it scent.
I wash my face with hot water and soap, rinse and apply a small amount on the wet face and neck.
Because I have a very sensible skin I have more positive effects than most of you.
Sometimes I use it as AS when I have gotten a red skin. After 10 minutes all irritations are gone.
Even after insect bites it helps very good.
My wife loves it for that, but hates it scent.
Interesting discussion. I want to try the Proraso preshave. Currently using the cream (white) and for a beginner it seems OK. Was given a preshave oil as a gift. THAT did make a huge difference!
I like the green for the nice jolt of menthol that it has.
