Americans are perpetually looking to preserve time on our busy schedules, nevertheless shaving should not be one of them. The dreaded shaving even if only done 4 times a week should not be one of them. A trip to a traditional barbershop will change all that. A barbershop shave was something older people used to have or you just saw in the movies. Take the break and try the shave, WOW! It will be one of the most relaxing and closest shave you'll ever have. Highly skilled and experienced Barbers utilise Proraso which you possibly could purchase online by the way.
For over 50 years, Proraso products have provided the pleasure of a smooth, perfect shave, like you would enjoy from your trusted barber. Formulated with a traditional combination of eucalyptus oil, menthol, and glycerin, Proraso Shaving Cream moisturizes and protects the skin for a smooth, comfortable shave. Made in Florence, Italy since 1926, they know what they're doing!
Menthol and Eucalyptus Oil:
The chilling, titillating feeling of menthol and eucalyptus oil is a enjoyable experience for most, but harsh for folks with highly tender skin (and noses). So be forewarned if you think you may fall into the latter category. If you're in the former category, your experience with Proraso will be like a dream come true. Eucalyptus and Menthol take time to do their stuff... which means a nice refreshing and tingly feeling on the skin.
Post Shave:
Where Proraso truly shines, however, is in the post shave; the moment after the last bit of lather has been rinsed away. A cold water rinse follow-up truly ramps up the invigorating pleasure of this cream... a bracing wake up call for those groggy, early morning shaves. Rinses fresh without burning or a need for a face wash. When you're finished shaving, rinse off your face with cold water and you'll feel like you have just woken up.
Cost:
You only need to use very little to produce some nice sumptuous lather (a large pea size on a brush allows for 2-3 shaving sequences). The 5.2 oz tube lasts a long clip since you merely need roughly 1/4 to 1/2" of the stuff to make a lot of rich, creamy and soothing lather. Though it may seem pricey, it does last a long time so I'd say it is a really good deal and the quality of the shave makes it well worth it. You only need barely enough to cover the tip of one finger and you'll have enough lather to make a few passes or more. Essentially, this 10-dollar tube will last you MONTHS! Yeah test that with your can of GOO from Target. You might get a couple weeks possibly a month out of them.
Texture/Lather:
The texture, consistency and effectiveness of the cream are first rate. You possibly could not even require a badger hair brush! Well, perhaps that's an exaggeration. Combining Proraso with a good safety razor (I may suggest the Merkur) and you'll get a shave that trounces anything a Mach III can throw at you. Goes on slick and provides a wonderful surface for your razor to glide on. Produces a luxurious, lasting lather and lubrication for a close shave all over.
Scent:
The scent is manly but not macho, and is really light in any case after you wash it off, and you may not even want to apply aftershave, that's just how strong this cream is, Fantastic! It has a fresh eucalyptus scent (not at all like the Hall's lozenges we remember from being kids) and has a nice tingle to it. It's got a clean menthol kick to it when you have a post shave cold water splash. You'll love the aroma of this shave cream. It may brighten your mood even if you are not in mood. It also very well moisturizes and cools off the skin. Overall it's an up scale product and worth the price. There is no strong after-scent which you'll also like, just a minimal clean-shaven scent.
Tube:
A few words about the Tube. It must be said that the cream goes farther because the lead-zinc tube lets you to get the last little bit out. A genuinely fine product! The tube will last much longer than gel cans if used correctly
Proraso Cream along with a high-quality safety razor like the Merkur, a good badger brush, and shave oil, and with time you too will be able to relive the experience yourself. Now this type of shaving takes some time to master and is not for the rushed. Even if you have a crazy schedule (who doesn't) allow the time for a fitting shave(20min.) PRORASO cream is awesome stuff and smells barbershop clean, even your girlfriend will discover the closeness.
