Hubby
was never an electric shaver guy, so up until we moved into our
permanent home, he's been using a razor with disposable blades. Not
great, and definitely not environmentally friendly, we know. So when we
did settle down, he made an immediate switch to a straight razor,
because he's old-fashioned like that ^.^
Proraso Shaving Creams
With the razor with disposable blades, he was using these Proraso Shaving Creams in 150mL/5.2oz. tubes, the White tube for Sensitive Skin and the original Green tube for Refreshing and Toning. There was also a Black Tube for Protective and Moisturizing, but it seems to have been discontinued and is no longer available.
Sensitive Skin
Original Refreshing and Toning
However, the switch to a straight razor meant shaving soap bars or cream soaps in a bowl/jar also, and with a natural-hair shaving brush. Since we were using Proraso, we thought to explore the brand further and found these Shaving Soap in a Jar, again the White jar for Sensitive Skin and the Green jar for Refreshing and Toning.
Proraso Shaving Creams
With the razor with disposable blades, he was using these Proraso Shaving Creams in 150mL/5.2oz. tubes, the White tube for Sensitive Skin and the original Green tube for Refreshing and Toning. There was also a Black Tube for Protective and Moisturizing, but it seems to have been discontinued and is no longer available.
Sensitive Skin
Original Refreshing and Toning
However, the switch to a straight razor meant shaving soap bars or cream soaps in a bowl/jar also, and with a natural-hair shaving brush. Since we were using Proraso, we thought to explore the brand further and found these Shaving Soap in a Jar, again the White jar for Sensitive Skin and the Green jar for Refreshing and Toning.
Sensitive Skin
Refreshing and Toning
Of course, Proraso also had a Shave Brush that we picked up also.
***Stock photo from www.italianbarber.com.
This brush carried the Proraso brand name but it was actually made by Omega, another well-known Italian men's grooming house. The bristles are natural boar hair, which according to what I've read, is stiffer, would produce a thicker foam, and would withstand more uses. There are badger hair shave brushes too, but the hair is softer.
Hubby does like the brush a lot, and he says the stiffness really does help in making a thick and creamy foam for the shave. Two years later, the brush is still going strong although I did buy him a backup brush directly from Omega, just in case this one decides to quit. Does hubby recommend this brush? Yes, yes, and yes.
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