A work friend of mine said he would pick some shaving gear up for me while on vacation in Italy if I kick him some Euros and give him a list, so I am wondering what is out there that I could ask him to hunt up?
Almost everything is available worldwide these days. Tell your friend thanks but no thanks, order from an online Vendor and then take your friend for a beer when he returns.
How about this....have him visit ABC in Milan for a haircut and or shave? Truly a legendary guy-spa experience. He can pick up some soap (very Cella-like) or almond shampoo (excellent) or apricot-husk aftershave balm (excellent).
You will get "Proraso" almost everywhere in Italy.It´s availabe in almost every shop.And the "Palmolive Renfriscante".It´s a face-freezer...and cheap as hell.
I saw a few "I Coloniali" products (shower gel,shampoo,cream...) but i didn´t get anything of this.Also "Prep" is available almost everywhere.