Proraso Protective Shaving Cream

I went back to wet shaving (from a Braun electric razor) early this year. After 30 years of shaving almost every day with the electric, I retired and now only shave 2-3 times a week. Electric just didn't work for that. After a few months with seveal different multiblade razors, I wasn't satisfied. In July, a started using a DE razor. For reference I use a Viking with the slightly longer handle. After a few weeks of shaving, getting my technique down and testing several popular blades, I have settled on, and regularly use Feather blades. I have used the standard Proraso tube, as well as this one, Cremo, and Taylor of Old Bond Steet St. James collection in a tub. I have come to prefer the Taylor. I still give this 5 stars overall. If there were 1/2 stars, I might take 1/2 off, but only COMPARATIVELY to the Taylor (maybe fairer to say Taylor would get a 5+). This creme has a very nice fresh smell and is supposed to be easier on the skin. I am not sure I see any difference from the regular Proraso Cream. It lathers well with a brush and lubricates reasonbly well. But the lather doesn't last well. I find that by the time I finish one side of my face the remaining lather nas thinned out and dried some and I have to constantly re-lather. But that is not a huge deal. The TOB lather lasts much longer, and lubricates better in my opinion. For tube cream users I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this. I really like the Proraso products and use their aftershave and a couple of their colognes regularly now.

Very good product. Makes for a smooth shave. Easy to apply and rinse. The razor glides right through with no drag at all. I get a very close shave with this.

Nice lather when using a bowl and brush. Makes for a nice, smooth shave.

Overall a good product, but I think there might be quality control issues. I've ordered this twice. The first tube was great. The lather is decent and the scent is okay. The cream in the second tube seemed like it was old. There appeared to be some separation with parts of the cream being more liquid. The shave was less consistent than with the first tube. Still, I managed to get through most of the tube fine.

Great lather, smooth shave and a light scent. Great product!

It’s great if you use a bowl and brush. I like to mix the red puck with a quarter size dab of the green tube, mixed in a bowl.

WINNING! Razor burn sucks! Short of perhaps getting eaten by a shark that walks on land and breathes air or gouging one's eyes out with a dull plastic spork, it is without question the worst thing in the history of time that can happen to a man. While we often think about how the razor and aftershave affects razor burn, we sometimes do not consider the middle part...the cream/gel/foam. This intermediate can play a big role...it can lubricate the razor (or increases resistance), moisturize the skin (or dry it out), open up pores (or clog them), increase the cutting efficiency of the razor (or negatively impact it), etc. Proraso is probably best known for their aftershaves, which are fantastic. However, this Shaving Cream is something you certainly do not want to pass up on either. Their Shaving Cream is just as much a moisturizer as it is a shaving cream, which may be why this stuff works so well. Obviously, shaving itself drys out skin, and dry skin=irritation. This shaving cream contains some serious ingredients to keep the skin from drying out, and when you finish up and rinse the area off, you do not get that uncool radiating feeling of irritation that you may with other products. It also contains something that keeps the razor well-lubricated, and helps stop it from shaving "too low" to a point where severe razor burns follows...but at the same time, it gives a super close shave regardless of what kind of razor you use. So, if our discussions about shaving generally include the topics of: --Getting the closest shave possible, --Reducing/preventing as much irritation (razor burn) as possible, and --Moisturizing skin to prevent irritation that comes from dry skin, then using a good razor, this Shave Cream, and following it up with Proraso aftershave lotion will leave you amazed how well the above goals can be accomplished. I agree with those who say you can use your hands to work the lather (I generally do), but also agree it works better with a brush.

Correct consistency for a real wet shave. Very pleasant subtle smell.

Secondo me:la migliore della proraso, la saponata viene veramente bene se si aggiunge il giusto quantitativo d'acqua durante il montaggio,da il meglio di sé montata in ciotola, la lama scivola bene sul viso proteggendo la pelle se usata con rasoi open comb o shavette, la profumazione inebriante e abbastanza persistente soprattutto se abbinata al prebarba dello stesso colore. Arrivata in poco tempo con la scatola e il prodotto stesso che non avevano nessuna ammaccatura come purtroppo spesso succede. Il prodotto sembrava appena uscito dalla fabbrica di produzione! Questa crema non ha veramente nulla da invidiare alle Marche di saponi o creme da barba più costose e blasonate e lo posso dire perché ne posseggo e ne ho provate tante. Proraso orgoglio Italiano. Consigliatissimo l'acquisto.

Proraso was recommended to me about four years ago and with good reason. They have a long Italian history of making a fabulous shaving cream. I have been used to using their original menthol cream and soap which gave me that good morning wake-up refreshment that I needed without drying my skin. I saw this variant and thought I would give it a try. It is formulated for sensitive skin containing aloe vera and vitamin E. Inconsistent true form using a smaller amount, say the size of a small almond, and a badger brush gave a rich creamy thick lather that was not foamy or too thin. It spread really nicely on the skin. There is very little, I would even say no sent, to the cream which is a stark contrast to its original formula which could make your eyes water. In true proraso form my razor glided effortlessly with no harshness or burning/irritation at any time. Post-shave my skin was left feeling smooth and moisturised unlike many other shaving creams I have tried. I did not feel the need to using Alum bar either. I would highly recommend the shaving cream for a comfortable shave especially if you want something with very little aroma.

Crema muy buena. Con un olor clásico sin más pero suficiente para el día a día. Seguro que hay más sofisticada pero si la consigues a un buen precio te la recomiendo

Very smooth shave

Das ist nun meine vierte Creme und meine Sammlung von Proraso ist komplett. Wie immer guter Schaum, sehr ergiebig und als Schüler auch erschwinglich. Der Geruch ist sehr dezent und riecht nach Aloe Vera, mit leichten süßen Hintergrund, aber in meiner Nase nicht muffelig und sehr schwach. Es gibt keinen kühlenden Effekt, aber ein sehr angenehmes Hautgefühl.