Woah...now that's got a kick!

[Pdavis939]

Got the Proraso Pre/Post Cream on my latest shopping spree after seeing all of the rave reviews of their products on here, and man, I did not expect that! That was some intense menthol action, but also one of the best shaves I have ever had! My skin is feeling great now!

I don't know if I love it or hate it, but at least now I know what I've got myself into!

 

[Sladist]

I really like the Proraso Pre/Post Cream, for me it completely changed my shaves for the better

 

[bigxnyc]

I have been looking to try a menthol pre shave product. Can anyone offer a comparison of Proraso with the Edwin Jagger pre shave? Does Proraso or Jagger have more of a menthol kick?

 

[BrookR1]

The Edwin Jagger pre shave is colder. They both work about the same, but if you like the scent of Proraso shave cream, the Proraso pre-shave will compliment it nicely.

 

[barrycv]

How do you guys use it as a pre-? I can't seem to find out what is the ideal / intended usage - instead of a pre-oil? In addition to? Applied on dry/wet face? Rinse off before applying shave cream/soap or leave it in & coat over it?

 

[ouch]

Now all you need to do is rinse it off with some Osage Rub, then check into the hospital for frostbite.

 

[Bobtrumpet]

How do you guys use it as a pre-? I can't seem to find out what is the ideal / intended usage - instead of a pre-oil? In addition to? Applied on dry/wet face? Rinse off before applying shave cream/soap or leave it in & coat over it?

While the "classic" way is to apply a small amount, rub it into the beard, and then lather over it, I've never had success doing so.

Here's what I do, FWIW:

1. Wet hands and get a fairly large chunk out of the jar (just under a teaspoon)
2. Rub hands together, then rub all over beard area for 1-2 minutes. If it starts getting dry, add just a little water
3. Now you can use either Kyle's Prep with a hot towel, cool towel, or just use water splashes to hydrate (I find 6-8 to be sufficient)
4. Lather as usual

I occasionally use it as a post-shave, taking a smaller amount into wet hands and rubbing it into the shaved skin. Then I do a cold water rinse. Especially invigorating!

Proraso pre-shave cream is the only product I really cannot do without.

 

[ouch]

Anyone try the sensitive skin formula of the pre/post? Haven't gotten around to that one yet.

 

[Bobtrumpet]

Anyone try the sensitive skin formula of the pre/post? Haven't gotten around to that one yet.

I tried the older formulation. Barely had any menthol, and had the same scent as the tub soap. I felt its efficacy was a little less than the green label, but that may have also been due to using it fairly early in my DE shaving journey.

 

[Maxime D.]

Anyone try the sensitive skin formula of the pre/post? Haven't gotten around to that one yet.

Yes and yet I'm not sure if I like the smell of not BUT I definitely miss the menthol scent. I'll finish the tub and return to the original version.

 

[fonkemonkey]

When I use it, I put it on after my face is prepped. I shave as soon as I get out of the shower, so that is my prep. When I use the pre/post, I use it rather than splashing some water on my face here and there as I build a lather. But I work the lather onto my face right in top.

 

[Cochese2323]

I tried both the green and white ones and both are too much for my skin. Sucks cuz I like the smell of the white one.

 

[Doc226]

It does have a kick

 

[Vivasanti]

I love it, its no good for a pre shave IMO but it does a great job post.

 

[Predict]

Big improvement for me. Of the 20 or so products I've tried it's one of three that I will never be without. The other two being tabac and proraso soap. 3p pre shave is very similar but a little less menthol.

 

[chuckr9]

I use the Prroraso PRe/Post cream every day (since I started using strights). With the DE razors I did not notise much difference in the shave (just the menthol sensation), but with straights it was noticable.

 

[onefallinghope]

How do you guys use it as a pre-? I can't seem to find out what is the ideal / intended usage - instead of a pre-oil? In addition to? Applied on dry/wet face? Rinse off before applying shave cream/soap or leave it in & coat over it?

For me, I apply it to a wet face, let it sit for a few minutes then lather over it and shave. I do not reapply between passes.

 

[JLuger]

I learned about this early in my wet shaving journey, and have been a fan ever since. I recently tried the mild formula, which also seemed to work pretty well, just not as much kick to the scent.

I also use 3P sometimes, but I've noticed when it mixes with certain soaps, it can have a very slight ammonia type scent. Not bad though, and definitely works.

 

[Sledgehammer39]

Proraso pre/post cream is awesome. I like the kick I get from it during the summer months.