Proraso Precdicament

[Crossfire Arms LLC]

Greetings Friends:

I have a slight problem with Proraso and i would greatly appreciate some advice. This evening I purchased the Pre/Post shave cream thinking that I could actually shave with it. (Didn't do my homework) I use my Trumpers violet every morning and love it, and I just wanted to add another cool cream to the list, you know, something different.

So the issue is, how exactly do I use this stuff? Should I put it on after I shower and then just lather as usual with my Trumpers Violet on top of the Proraso? Am I going to smell funky after mixing the two?

I very rarely use anything for an aftershave, I cannot stand anything heavy on my face, so my main use of the product would be for pre-shave purposes. Can you guys please lend some advice?

Thank you all in advance !!!!

Bobby

 

[babyface]

Have a look at the review (Reviews>Aftershaves>Proraso Pre/Post Cream).

Lots of guys seem to like it - but only as a post-shave cream.

babyface

 

[guenron]

probably wanted to know about Proraso Pre/Post Cream.

 

[Crossfire Arms LLC]

I actually read that post, very nice review. I suppose my main question is has anyone had any luck putting a cream other than proraso on top of the pre/post shave? I realize it is somewhat trivial, but I am curious.

Thank you for your responses !!

Bobby

 

[Austin]

Bobby, give it a try and report back. Experimenting with products is certainly acceptable.

 

[Crossfire Arms LLC]

Will do Austin. I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow morning....no harm in trying.

 

[Kyle]

Bobby,

I've used it with Taylor's shave shop and like the combo. The smell from the Proraso was very slight, however, and I would imagine that a strongly scented cream would override it. I've not yet used it with rose, lavender, avocado, etc. simply because these creams perform so well on their own, I don't want to screw up a good thing.

Let us know how your experiments go.

 

[With The Grain]

when i use the pre/post it isnt just as a post, in fact i'm really impressed by how much it kicks up the cooling sensation (doesnt make the shave any better than my norm but the feeling is worth it)

 

[Kyle]

when i use the pre/post it isn't just as a post, in fact I'm really impressed by how much it kicks up the cooling sensation (doesnt make the shave any better than my norm but the feeling is worth it)

I initially thought that as a pre, I noticed some difference while using it in conjunction with the Proraso line. I may just be imagining the difference, but as James states, the cooling sensation is phenomenal by itself.

 

[Crossfire Arms LLC]

Thank you all so much for your feedback. To be honest, I never thought that I would look forward to a shave, in fact it always seemed to be a chore. Since joining this forum I have looked forward to shaving in the morning !!

I thoroughly enjoy learning about all of the different products as well; Proraso seemed like it would be a neat addition to my humble collection of westshaving materials.

As long as I don't smell like I'm wearing Ben Gay all day, I think its worth a try, after all you know what they say about variety !!

Thank you all again for your advice


Bobby

 

[obsessis]

i would think that taylor avocado, nancy boy, any lavender cream, truefitt ultimate would go well with the pre/post as a preshave.

don't be scared to use it after shaving, it isn't very heavy. just make sure your face is wet and just get a tiny bit on your finger and work it into your face/neck/forehead. I use it all over when I want that cool, refreshing feeling.

 

[HlSheppard]

I used it as a "pre" shave this morning prior to L'Occitane CADE soap. It was nice and cooling and the CADE juniper smell covered it up nicely!