Proraso Shaving Soap

I heard all the hype about Proraso shaving soaps but never tried them before. I somehow (mistakenly) believed that these gourmet handmade artisan soaps were somehow better products, and felt better supporting small artisans instead of some big corporation. Boy was I wrong. Those 'artisan' soaps all smelled lousy, every single one of them that I tried (dozens) smelled super cheap like the dollar store candle section. First thing I noticed when I opened this Proraso was that the smell is excellent, extremely fresh with a hint of menthol/eucalyptus. Then when I went to lather it, I was blown away with how quickly it lathered. I slapped some on my scruffy beard and got to work. I immediately felt the slight tingle from the menthol/eucalyptus; nothing crazy but just a hint that you know it's there. After one pass with the razor I knew I found THE soap for me. This stuff is amazing, and it's super SLICK. Effortless razor glide across scruffy beard hairs. I use an aggressive DE safety razor with a lot of exposed blade, and for a while I started to question if it was too aggressive. Nope, it's perfect, I had been using the wrong soap. Before using this soap I used to have to use a fresh blade for every shave to get the performance I wanted, but now I can go five or six shaves on the same blade before I start to notice any tugging. I'm so glad I tried this stuff and won't be using anything else. I tried the sensitive skin stuff too, performance is equally amazing with that but the only difference is that doesn't have the tingly menthol. I personally like both and happily switch between the two. They last a long time too, much longer than what I was getting out of those artisan soaps. Read more

Look, this is a Proraso shaving soap. Pair this with a nice brush, your favorite DE blade and razor, and enjoy your morning grooming routine. Is it slick? Sure it is. Does it afford sufficient cushion? Again, yes. You can face lather, or bowl lather... come on, it comes in a handy plastic tub, so give face lathering a go. In a bowl? just scoop out a small amount, say the scoop the size of the tip of a teaspoon will do your face, and head if you're a head shaver. This is a fantastic selection for the Summer, and warmer weather, as the menthol/eucalyptus has a welcome cooling effect, with a great scent to go with it. The scent is not overpowering, and won't last - so pair it with the matching aftershave splash. Want to go the whole nine yards? Use this soap, use the matching aftershave splash, and then layer on the after shave balm for sensitive skin; the green tea and oatmeal is a neutral scent, and won't interfere with your aftershave splash, or cologne. Don't forget to hit your skin with an alum block or bar right after the shave, for a step towards shaving nirvana! Read more

With over 30 years of scraping sharpened steel across my face, I've come to the conclusion that the key to a close, comfortable shave is less about the razor and its blades as it is about the lubrication provided by the soap or cream being used. I purchased a tub of PRORASSO EUCALYUPTUS AND MENTHOL 5 months ago, have been using it daily and I'm pleasantly surprised by the results. WHAT IT IS: - A plastic tub holding 5.2 oz. of softened shaving soap. A shaving brush can be "loaded" right in the tub. TEACHING AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS: - Fleeing the disposable razor cult allowed me to see that there was a better shaving world out there. The old method of spraying a glob of gel, smearing it all over my face and using that single application to shave my skin from every direction is officially over. No more dragging a blade across unlubricated skin after the initial "with the grain" shaving pass removed all the cream ... not good. Sure, it got the job done, but my skin burned, there was irritation around my neck and there were annoying "rough" patches left behind (because not all hairs grown in the same direction). To be honest, I never thought of adding a second, third or even fourth application of gel for the subsequent "against the grain", "from the side" and "touch-up" passes ... using a can of shaving gel a week wasn't appealing and I never saw anyone else do it. There had to be a better way to shave. WHY PRORASO: - First of all, this stuff has been around forever; it's an icon of shaving. Honestly, in this day and age, that means something ... - Unlike most every shaving gel/cream/soap I'd used over the years, PRORASO provides a rich lather without "glopping up" my razor and that helps prolong the effectiveness of the blade. A simple rinse clears any soap and hair buildup on the blade(s). - I can swirl a wet shaving brush directly into the tub of Proraso for several seconds and get enough soap to squeeze out four facial applications to provide enough lubrication for my four shaving passes (with the grain, against the grain, from the side and touch ups). No more dry shaves! - One tub of Proraso has lasted 5 months and counting (shaving daily)! - The refreshing eucalyptus and menthol provide a cool, refreshing and tingling sensation to the skin that becomes more pronounced with each subsequent application. The fourth (final) application is when the menthol's coolness really kicks in. While I have gladly been using a double-edge safety razor for the last 6 months, I would highly recommend PRORASO to compliment any shave, regardless of the razor being used. I believe the most crucial element of a quality close shave is the lubrication factor of the shaving cream as it allows the razor to do its work without damaging your skin. PRORASO provides the necessary lubrication without mucking up your blades and this means your blades last longer. Longer blade life and the ability to get up to 6 months of daily shaving from a single tub of Proraso should certainly lessen the financial burden of shaving. The best aspect, however, is the ability to get a really close (baby smooth) shave without irritating the skin. Read more

There's nothing quite like cracking open a new tub of Proraso. The shaving soap makes a nice creamy lather that provides a great shave with a fresh scent. The container itself can be used as a shaving cup so as long as you have a shaving brush and razor you're good to go. It might not look it but a tub of Proraso lasts a long time - several months when used daily, in fact - so it's a luxurious AND cost effective shave. The only negative - and I'm nitpicking here - is that as you get towards the bottom of the tub it tends to get a little less creamy and luxurious, albeit still providing a good shave. Great shave and great value for money! Read more

This is a great shaving soap. It lathers up really good. It’s a soft lather that gives a great close shave and it has a good scent and leaves your skin feeling nice and soft. Read more

Love this shaving soap. It is easy to use. I just wet my shaving brush, take off the cover of the soap, and mix and apply to my face. Do not need any additional mixing containers. When done saving, I just put on the lid, ,rinse and store till next shave. Love the menthol feel and smell. One container lasts a long time, making it very affordable. Read more