Proraso Shave Brush

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.

Sensitive Skin

Refreshing and Toning

***Screencaps from Proraso.com.

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.