I've been using this product for years. I do apply it differently than you do. I first wet my face and use about half as much as you did and rub it into my damp hands. Kind of liquifies the cream, then I rub it into my beard area. It is also good as an after shave balm if applied the same way.
Johnny Petree I agree with Johnny, I prefer to add just a bit water first and I use a lot less cream. The cooling effect is still very good and my eyes dont water.
Johnny Petree I' ve been using Proraso for about 2 years now.Completely agree with Johnny: first thing I thought when he pulled out that GOOB, was Holy S*#@!! I use far less, and I also wet my face first and with damp hands rub the pre-shave into the hairs. Also Nick: a pre-shave is just that: PRE-shave. Needed? not really. enjoyable? You bet ya! Post shave? Super ;-)
I been using this product for a few months now and I do feel like it adds to the slickness of the Proraso shave cream. I am also a huge fan of the cooling menthol feeling in all my shave products, where others may not enjoy the cooling tingling effect I perfer it over anything else. Thanks for the review!
Hey Nick, I use the sensitive version with green tea and oatmeal. It has an amazing clean scent and is not over bearing to the point of your eyes wanting to shut lol. I use it just about every time I shave, I find it helps me with not having as much of irritation. I think you will like it compared to the green series...
I use less. My experience is very positive. I use great soap brands but I work 60 hours per week so I treat myself to a little added protection Thanks for the magnificent videos
LOL, Nick. You just used a whole travel kit container's amount. I've shaved 10 times out of that little travel kit container and it is still a good 25% full. The travel kit is a great buy...the brush (Omega) fits into a Walmart prescription pill bottle (holes drilled in the top and bottom) and the product containers are good travel size and refillable. The shave cream tube takes a little practice but can be done efficiently.
Wow! You use a lot of it. I use about a third of what you showed in the video. I rub it on to my hands and then rub it on to my beard with both my hands. Seems to work well. I also use with a good shave creme (lke Frazer's). I have noticed that Proraso really allows for a smoother shave when underneath my shave creme. I'm a DE razor guy, too.
Living in Canada I use Proraso pre shave cream on days that it is -20 degrees out. In very cool weather proaso shave cream protects your face from the extreme cool wind. You can't feel the freezing cool on your face.
The red capped Proraso has a sandalwood oil and shea butter ingredient which leaves a very pleasant aroma vs. the menthol, which I don't really care for. I just received it through a vendor on Amazon. It's now mid-2017 and the price is still $13.00 US. I haven't used it yet, but the instructions are on the box and not on the jar for some strange reason. It says, "Application: dampen the skin and apply Proraso Pre-shave Cream. Massage carefully using circular movements then lather up as usual with shaving soap or cream." I'm glad that regular users commented on how much to use, because there is nothing specific on the jar or box about how much should be applied.
It's nice stuff, I have just bought a few jars of the stuff in Italy where it is only a few Euros in the supermarkets. It's good for me as a newbie to DE shaving as I am getting a few nicks and irritation. I don't think my lathering and shaving technique is brilliant yet and this gives a little bit more protection to the skin.
Hi nick, you must try a hot towel after you you put on proraso pre shave cream... I bowl lather so whip it up before I use the hot towel. This routine work best for me without any irritation and cut free. Im pretty sure you will enjoy your shaving even more. Give it a go.
I've been very interested in this product since a Barber used the full Proraso range when I had a straight/cutthroat shave over the weekend. The combination of the the pre-shave and the cream really woke my skin up and the aftershave applied at the end was a great finish. Just ordered the pre and the shave soap from Amazon and trying to avoid shaving until it comes. That'll put it to the test. Thanks for sharing.
I've used Proraso Pre /Post cream ever since I started DE shaving and I have to say I love it. I especially like it as a post shave product which leaves your face a bit like the way Osage rub does. Perhaps use a bit less if you find it dries your skin out , I don't use anywhere near as much as yourself ; I use enough just to coat the skin to give an extra layer of protection and slickness during the shave. Some people apply between passes but not me I only apply pre and post shave. You may want to try the white label version which you may find kinder to your skin also.
the proraso pre shave is a anesthesian for the skin, when i burn a finger I rub this stuff on and it make the same job than solarcaine spray, it's good for sunburn to . You also use it for shaving a good multi use product ;)
Hi Nick, it's an old video but useful - thank you. I'm currently 10 shaves into using a safety razor after 30+ years of disposables and cartridges. Using the Proraso pre-shave cream and found that it allows me to perfect the techniques without causing too much damage to my face. Only thing I've found is that I can't face-lather and now using a bowl - is that right, or should I able to get a face-lather over the top of the cream? Thanks for all you're doing, really useful for newbies like me!
I really enjoy the Proraso pre shave cream. The menthol helps wakes me up and gets me ready for the day, lol. I use the pre shave cream, then put a hot towel on my face before I lather up.
Nick, I think you should try this pre-shave when you shave with a straight razor and you might find better results. From my experience, and I've only used a straight razor so it's somewhat limited, using pre-shave--Art of Shaving Sandalwood--gives me a much closer shave than without. No razor burn on the third or fourth pass. I usually use only water on the third or fourth pass, across or against, to do clean up, and I can afford to do that because the oil is still keeping my face pretty slick. But who knows, everyone's skin is different.
Wow, you use a way more than i. I use an almond big amount, maybe half an almond and it works for me. I like it! But even than i feel it in my eyes. Most time i use the White one. Thanks for the Videos. I like them and enjoy them a lot!
I find that if I shower before a shave, a pre-shave product is unnecessary. But if I can't shower before shaving, I will often use this, then use a hot towel to remove it before lathering, lather and shave. Big difference - about the same results as shaving after a long, hot shower, but less time (and energy) consuming as taking a full shower just to get a good shave. This stuff also makes a great post-shave balm (I use the white version, the green is way too menthol-y for me)
I don't use this, but I will use a generic version of Noxzema cold cream, which has much the same effect...the only benefit is that it cost me $2 for a gigantic tub. Generally I'm not a pre-shave guy though, especially now that I'm sporting a beard and only have a few areas of clean up to contend with.
LOL, that's a huge amount you're using there! 😂 But my question is, what does it do? I picked up a sample not long ago and used it, but apart from the very fresh sensation, I didn't notice better shaving or anything (tough beard, always had issues with shaving before the 4th or 5th day, and I'm constantly looking for solutions to soften my beard and shave more often).
I really like your channel. I use the white sensitive skin Proraso pre-shave as I'm fairly new to DE shaving and my skin isn't in the best shape after years of cartridge use. It's not as strong as the green one. Might be better to try that if it's stinging your eyes! The white pre-shave still adds a little bit of tingle to the skin but not as much as the green version.
Nick, I use the product as a post shave technique. I pair with the Proraso non-alcohol aftershave balm. It has worked pretty decent for me, but do you recommend any other post shave techniques.
I have heard that this can be used as a post-shave. With post-shaves, its really whatever works for you. I really like the Nivea sensitive after shave balm - works great for me! But I always use some alum or aftershave first
I generally use jojoba oil as a pre-shave. Supposedly it is the closest oil to the natural oils on our skin. I agree with you Nick, pre-shaves are most useful with lessor quality creams and soaps. Do you know if this Proraso pre-shave comes in any other scents. I'm not a big fan of menthol.
nick shaves I use the Proraso Sensitive, as a pre-shave, if I'm in a hurry, and using a Gillette Fusion '1000 blade' cartridge. When I use a DE razor, I only occasionally use it as a post-shave, if I get irritation.
My only compliant with proraso is that i didn't try it sooner. I started with Taylor's, trumpers, ect. I now use the co bigelow eucalyptus which is proraso green. Smells manly and wakes you up in the morning. I'm waiting on the preshave and aftershave splash
You can't open your eyes because you used way, way too much. It makes a great cooling layer for your shave. I use it before I apply a small amount of shaving cream and use my Panasonic electric shaver and blade shave to finish. It is awesome in the summer!
I love its scent and freshness. Also I think it gives a bit protection, and lifts beard for quick shaves. When I'm in a hurry, I sometimes use this product.
I know a few people who use this as both a pre & a post shave cream. Not a huge fan of menthol either. Any thoughts on Taylor of Old Bond Street products. I personally LOVE the Eton College scent & get good shaves from any of their creams.
I haven't used it, but I have heard Tabac is one of the best creams/soaps for teh money, but i have also heard that you either like the scent or HATE it. Any experience with Tabac?
You use way more than I do. Tiny amount will coat whole face without eye issues. I leave it open and use in between passes on neck. Everyday use, 1 jar lasts for a year. +/- a month.
Thanks, Nick. I enjoy your channel, and find your reviews particularly helpful. However, I've heard you make this mistake a number of times now and I have to point it out. Just because you can't pronounce it doesn't mean it's a preservative. And just because you can't pronounce it, doesn't mean it's bad. Despite your good intentions, I think you're perpetuating an unhelpful sort of scientific ignorance. The only preservative in the list you read is sodium benzoate, which is edible and quite safe.
I use this every day if not showering I wash my face apply a very thin layer while it's on my face I prepare brush and cream lather up let cream sit a couple of minutes shave no nicks or cuts BBS shave also a little tip it prolongs the life of your blades as softens stubble so much I shave daily one blade last two weeks this stuff pays for itself.
I will buy a 15 ml version of this, it's a great thing they proraso puts products in small containers, that way we can try out many different products :) They also make shaving cream in 10 ml containers.
Hey there Nick, fellow Chicagoan here (North Side). Love your vids, my first time posting. I use Proraso pre/post a little differently and get amazing results. You don't have to leave that stuff on your face at all. After my shower I scrub it on and wash it off with hot water. You will notice your face is squeaky clean which will only create a cleaner surface for your blade to glide on. I think you'll enjoy it more that way, give it a try. Please let me know if you do and what you think. Thanks and take care, GO HAWKS!!
Hi Nick, I can tell that you really don't care for the menthol because it looks like you got hit with tear gas, L.O.L. With that being said, this green Proraso pre and post shave cream was pretty good for me. As a preshave, it lacks slickness for me but the cushion was good and it does prevent nicks and cuts. I think this product is best as a post shave cream instead of a preshave because it calms any irritation that occurrs with a shave cream, soap or foam that doesn't aggree with your skin. Now How to grow a Mustache/Synergy soaps has a shaving soap that's colder than the Proraso green because it uses both pepper mint oil and menthol. It's called Frost Byte. You'll like it better.
i add it into my routine when the weather gets hot because the menthol/eucalyptus is more intense in the pre-shave cream than in the shave soap itself. it does give a slightly better glide but mostly my motivation is the cool feeling afterward.
You are welcome. You want to keep it there so it can help reduce/eliminate irritation and improve glide during the shave. It also feels good during the shave.
I feel like you might have used to much. I have the same cream, it is quite nice. But, like you said, I don't really notice a difference with my shave.
Hey Nick is cool Willy again man my order from WEST coast shaving came in and I just did a hand text and I have some for you to try out due to everything I learned from you , you may have them I don't know but would love to see a vid for it so here's the names. PARK AVENUE CLASSIC, SPEICK, LATOJA, ALL THE SUPER MAX ,INGRAM, ERASMIC, DERBY, LET ME KNOW
This is for when a barber gets a customer who hasn't showered in the last two minutes and has coarse beard and no time for damp cloths. It softens everything up using waaaaay less than the shown amount and gets the customer ready.
yea WAYYYY too much cream there Nick. I bought a jar of the white pre shave at my local drugstore and apply it the same I would a moisturizer. Just a little thin dab on each cheek and my neck and rub in to dampened skin. I do that after building my lather and then I lather as normal. I find when applied properly it adds some extra slickness and protection and I get a better shave. I will agree even with a small amount the menthol is very strong. I have the white pre shave and even it's menthol is very strong. Hence why I use it sparingly
i have a question i just started shaving this way like in the past month and i dont know everything about this type of shaving i have a brush and in the center of the brush there is a big not and i dont know how it got there am i pressing to hard when i make my lather and i cant get the knot out .
nick shaves its a really cheap 12 dollar brush Escali 100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush i tried to comb it it would not come out. but its onlly for a wile longer ...im going to get a supper silver tip badger knot and make a handle
I considered getting this and thought 💭 “HMM!!.... I’ll check NICK SHAVES for a review on this product first!! ☝🏿 and by goddamn, here i am!! 😎😎 thank you 🙏🏿
Heard good things about dreadnought! I need to see if I can get my hands on some
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I tried it and like it pretty much, but Nick, I think you put a bit too much on your face...I do understand why you have some problems to keep your eyes opened mate ;) Just try to wait a bit more (while lathering for example) before shaving, and you will have the same cool effect.
wow that stuff is strong menthol, eucalyptus you used way to much on your face for pre shave just need a bit that jar goes for a good 6/12 months every day use i find proraso red sandlewood shave cream is good also cella red jar shave cream tub the best shave cream for the money 12$ for a tub hi end stands up to taylor old bond for 1/4 of the price italian brands very well priced for what they are hi end soaps and creams.
Lol you used a shit ton. You only need to use a little and rub it in until its absorbed. It helps soften the hair and protect. Atleast the sensitive one i use does.
Nick - you used WAY too much cream! About an eighth or at most, a quarter of what you used (with slightly damp hands and) is enough. Wetting your face first also helps. I would use even less as a post shave cream.
I've been using this product for years. I do apply it differently than you do. I first wet my face and use about half as much as you did and rub it into my damp hands. Kind of liquifies the cream, then I rub it into my beard area. It is also good as an after shave balm if applied the same way.
Good to know! Lots of people love this preshave. I haven't used it in a while, but I need to revisit it
if u use it after shaving, do u still need after shave balm?
Venom Carnage No. It's a good aftershave balm on its own.
Johnny Petree I agree with Johnny, I prefer to add just a bit water first and I use a lot less cream. The cooling effect is still very good and my eyes dont water.
Johnny Petree I' ve been using Proraso for about 2 years now.Completely agree with Johnny: first thing I thought when he pulled out that GOOB, was Holy S*#@!!
I use far less, and I also wet my face first and with damp hands rub the pre-shave into the hairs.
Also Nick: a pre-shave is just that: PRE-shave. Needed? not really. enjoyable? You bet ya! Post shave? Super ;-)
I been using this product for a few months now and I do feel like it adds to the slickness of the Proraso shave cream. I am also a huge fan of the cooling menthol feeling in all my shave products, where others may not enjoy the cooling tingling effect I perfer it over anything else. Thanks for the review!
The new line of Proraso products are all paraben free!
I forgot to mention that!!!!!! My bad on that one. Sorry about that. THANKS for pointing this out! Hopefully everyone can see your comment
Since my beard is very thick and hard, I use it every time before shaving. I am very pleased, I highly recommend it 👍
OMG.you just used enough for ten uses in one use lmao.
I agree I use about a 3rd of that.
Agreed
I do too, but I feel like it isn't enough for me. My face doesn't feel oily. Might do more now.
I use it twice a week, it definitely softens the skin/beard and makes the shave smoother
Hey Nick, I use the sensitive version with green tea and oatmeal. It has an amazing clean scent and is not over bearing to the point of your eyes wanting to shut lol. I use it just about every time I shave, I find it helps me with not having as much of irritation. I think you will like it compared to the green series...
I need to look into it! The green is very overpowering
Hey MMarlow. Where did you source the green tea and oatmeal version?
I use less. My experience is very positive. I use great soap brands but I work 60 hours per week so I treat myself to a little added protection
Thanks for the magnificent videos
LOL, Nick. You just used a whole travel kit container's amount. I've shaved 10 times out of that little travel kit container and it is still a good 25% full. The travel kit is a great buy...the brush (Omega) fits into a Walmart prescription pill bottle (holes drilled in the top and bottom) and the product containers are good travel size and refillable. The shave cream tube takes a little practice but can be done efficiently.
Wow! You use a lot of it. I use about a third of what you showed in the video. I rub it on to my hands and then rub it on to my beard with both my hands. Seems to work well. I also use with a good shave creme (lke Frazer's). I have noticed that Proraso really allows for a smoother shave when underneath my shave creme. I'm a DE razor guy, too.
same here it really doesnt require much
Living in Canada I use Proraso pre shave cream on days that it is -20 degrees out. In very cool weather proaso shave cream protects your face from the extreme cool wind. You can't feel the freezing cool on your face.
Which flavor do you use? Green, white, red?
The red capped Proraso has a sandalwood oil and shea butter ingredient which leaves a very pleasant aroma vs. the menthol, which I don't really care for. I just received it through a vendor on Amazon. It's now mid-2017 and the price is still $13.00 US. I haven't used it yet, but the instructions are on the box and not on the jar for some strange reason. It says, "Application: dampen the skin and apply Proraso Pre-shave Cream. Massage carefully using circular movements then lather up as usual with shaving soap or cream." I'm glad that regular users commented on how much to use, because there is nothing specific on the jar or box about how much should be applied.
It's nice stuff, I have just bought a few jars of the stuff in Italy where it is only a few Euros in the supermarkets. It's good for me as a newbie to DE shaving as I am getting a few nicks and irritation. I don't think my lathering and shaving technique is brilliant yet and this gives a little bit more protection to the skin.
Well you will get there
Hi nick, you must try a hot towel after you you put on proraso pre shave cream... I bowl lather so whip it up before I use the hot towel. This routine work best for me without any irritation and cut free. Im pretty sure you will enjoy your shaving even more. Give it a go.
I've been very interested in this product since a Barber used the full Proraso range when I had a straight/cutthroat shave over the weekend. The combination of the the pre-shave and the cream really woke my skin up and the aftershave applied at the end was a great finish.
Just ordered the pre and the shave soap from Amazon and trying to avoid shaving until it comes. That'll put it to the test. Thanks for sharing.
I've used Proraso Pre /Post cream ever since I started DE shaving and I have to say I love it. I especially like it as a post shave product which leaves your face a bit like the way Osage rub does. Perhaps use a bit less if you find it dries your skin out , I don't use anywhere near as much as yourself ; I use enough just to coat the skin to give an extra layer of protection and slickness during the shave. Some people apply between passes but not me I only apply pre and post shave. You may want to try the white label version which you may find kinder to your skin also.
Good to know! Lots of guys really love this. I eventually want to try the white label - I'll see if I can get some
the proraso pre shave is a anesthesian for the skin, when i burn a finger I rub this stuff on and it make the same job than solarcaine spray, it's good for sunburn to . You also use it for shaving a good multi use product ;)
Hi Nick, it's an old video but useful - thank you. I'm currently 10 shaves into using a safety razor after 30+ years of disposables and cartridges. Using the Proraso pre-shave cream and found that it allows me to perfect the techniques without causing too much damage to my face. Only thing I've found is that I can't face-lather and now using a bowl - is that right, or should I able to get a face-lather over the top of the cream? Thanks for all you're doing, really useful for newbies like me!
I really enjoy the Proraso pre shave cream. The menthol helps wakes me up and gets me ready for the day, lol.
I use the pre shave cream, then put a hot towel on my face before I lather up.
Wow, you used huge-mongous amount of it, I think less than half with some water is more than enough, no?
Probably even a fifth of it should suffice.
Nick, I think you should try this pre-shave when you shave with a straight razor and you might find better results. From my experience, and I've only used a straight razor so it's somewhat limited, using pre-shave--Art of Shaving Sandalwood--gives me a much closer shave than without. No razor burn on the third or fourth pass. I usually use only water on the third or fourth pass, across or against, to do clean up, and I can afford to do that because the oil is still keeping my face pretty slick. But who knows, everyone's skin is different.
I have heard good things about the AoS pre-shave. I will look into it! I am always down to try good products
Wow, you use a way more than i. I use an almond big amount, maybe half an almond and it works for me. I like it! But even than i feel it in my eyes. Most time i use the White one.
Thanks for the Videos. I like them and enjoy them a lot!
I do use this and it does help with razor burn. Cheaper version would be noxema which is the same.
Hey Nick, I have recently picked up the Proraso Pre-Shave cream and have been using it post-shave as well.
I find that if I shower before a shave, a pre-shave product is unnecessary. But if I can't shower before shaving, I will often use this, then use a hot towel to remove it before lathering, lather and shave. Big difference - about the same results as shaving after a long, hot shower, but less time (and energy) consuming as taking a full shower just to get a good shave. This stuff also makes a great post-shave balm (I use the white version, the green is way too menthol-y for me)
I don't use this, but I will use a generic version of Noxzema cold cream, which has much the same effect...the only benefit is that it cost me $2 for a gigantic tub. Generally I'm not a pre-shave guy though, especially now that I'm sporting a beard and only have a few areas of clean up to contend with.
Nozxema cold cream! Interesting. I too am not a pre-shave guy usually. Only to maintain hydration
LOL, that's a huge amount you're using there! 😂
But my question is, what does it do? I picked up a sample not long ago and used it, but apart from the very fresh sensation, I didn't notice better shaving or anything (tough beard, always had issues with shaving before the 4th or 5th day, and I'm constantly looking for solutions to soften my beard and shave more often).
Never mind I tried the white and it's still intense maybe not the scent but the menthol cool feeling, still the best shave to date!
Weird! But I am glad to hear that it gave a good shave. I am looking to pick up the white proraso soap to give it a try
I really like your channel. I use the white sensitive skin Proraso pre-shave as I'm fairly new to DE shaving and my skin isn't in the best shape after years of cartridge use. It's not as strong as the green one. Might be better to try that if it's stinging your eyes! The white pre-shave still adds a little bit of tingle to the skin but not as much as the green version.
I use the Proraso Pre-Shave Cream sensitive skin all the time. Its seems to make a difference for me I get a lot less pulling.
Nick, I use the product as a post shave technique. I pair with the Proraso non-alcohol aftershave balm. It has worked pretty decent for me, but do you recommend any other post shave techniques.
I have heard that this can be used as a post-shave. With post-shaves, its really whatever works for you. I really like the Nivea sensitive after shave balm - works great for me! But I always use some alum or aftershave first
Hi Nick,
You read the old ingredient list. The new formula, the one you have there, does not have parabens.
MY FAULT on that one! Oops! Sorry about that. But thanks for posting so that other viewers can know this. I really appreciate the input
I generally use jojoba oil as a pre-shave. Supposedly it is the closest oil to the natural oils on our skin. I agree with you Nick, pre-shaves are most useful with lessor quality creams and soaps. Do you know if this Proraso pre-shave comes in any other scents. I'm not a big fan of menthol.
It comes in "sensitive" too - which is supposed to be great. I need to get some jojoba oil to give a shot
nick shaves I use the Proraso Sensitive, as a pre-shave, if I'm in a hurry, and using a Gillette Fusion '1000 blade' cartridge. When I use a DE razor, I only occasionally use it as a post-shave, if I get irritation.
My only compliant with proraso is that i didn't try it sooner. I started with Taylor's, trumpers, ect.
I now use the co bigelow eucalyptus which is proraso green. Smells manly and wakes you up in the morning. I'm waiting on the preshave and aftershave splash
I do like this Proraso pre-shave a lot - seems to work well
I just bought 1, used a very thin layer of it before applying Proraso’s shaving cream; no more nicking.
You can't open your eyes because you used way, way too much. It makes a great cooling layer for your shave. I use it before I apply a small amount of shaving cream and use my Panasonic electric shaver and blade shave to finish. It is awesome in the summer!
I love its scent and freshness. Also I think it gives a bit protection, and lifts beard for quick shaves. When I'm in a hurry, I sometimes use this product.
Good call! It would be perfect for that - when I don't have the time for an amazing lather. Thanks for sharing!
Try using it as a post shave strictly. That's what I do and it is like Christmas on your face. Give it a go !
I have seen that this is also a post shave! I will give it a try next time and report back
Proraso is a amazing company, you should do more vids on it!!!
Is the red pre shave as effective as the green?
It works very nicely as an aftershave too.
This product smells amazing.
I heard noxzema does the same thing but for alot less. Good stuff though. I'm still waiting for mine to run out before I try the noxzema method.
I absolutely love it, use it sometimes not every time i use it as pre-shave
Proraso menthol and eucalyptus products do not smell anything like Vicks Vaporub to me, and their scent is also not overwhelming in my experience.
Is it best to be used with or without water?
I know a few people who use this as both a pre & a post shave cream.
Not a huge fan of menthol either. Any thoughts on Taylor of Old Bond Street products. I personally LOVE the Eton College scent & get good shaves from any of their creams.
I like their creams a lot! The sandalwood shaving cream is perhaps my favorite scent
I found the ToBS sandalwood scent really strong in the tub, but it mellowed a bit once you whip it up on your brush.
I haven't used it, but I have heard Tabac is one of the best creams/soaps for teh money, but i have also heard that you either like the scent or HATE it. Any experience with Tabac?
TNO73 Tabac is rly great, nice leather without bubbles and scent is good aswell, at least for me:)
You use way more than I do. Tiny amount will coat whole face without eye issues. I leave it open and use in between passes on neck. Everyday use, 1 jar lasts for a year. +/- a month.
Thanks, Nick. I enjoy your channel, and find your reviews particularly helpful. However, I've heard you make this mistake a number of times now and I have to point it out. Just because you can't pronounce it doesn't mean it's a preservative. And just because you can't pronounce it, doesn't mean it's bad. Despite your good intentions, I think you're perpetuating an unhelpful sort of scientific ignorance. The only preservative in the list you read is sodium benzoate, which is edible and quite safe.
I use this every day if not showering I wash my face apply a very thin layer while it's on my face I prepare brush and cream lather up let cream sit a couple of minutes shave no nicks or cuts BBS shave also a little tip it prolongs the life of your blades as softens stubble so much I shave daily one blade last two weeks this stuff pays for itself.
I will buy a 15 ml version of this, it's a great thing they proraso puts products in small containers, that way we can try out many different products :) They also make shaving cream in 10 ml containers.
That was pretty good Nick! I ordered a jar last week. Why? I have no idea! Like you said about using quality soap
Haha! I know what you mean - some of these are hard to pass up - just to give a try! I use it from time to time and I am sure that you will use it too
I love this product, especially the cooling effect. I find that it's only good for one pass, but I do prefer to us it as a post shave.
I 100% agree - the first pass is amazing - but I can feel its lack of slickness of subsequent passes
I've ordered a tub in sensitive is it good?
i used this and it felt like nothing else..super feeling!
I use this every day. If the original (green) is too much for you, then, you should try the blue one.
Proraso pre shave is the best post shave lotions that there is
Hey there Nick, fellow Chicagoan here (North Side). Love your vids, my first time posting. I use Proraso pre/post a little differently and get amazing results. You don't have to leave that stuff on your face at all. After my shower I scrub it on and wash it off with hot water. You will notice your face is squeaky clean which will only create a cleaner surface for your blade to glide on. I think you'll enjoy it more that way, give it a try. Please let me know if you do and what you think. Thanks and take care, GO HAWKS!!
Good to know about rinsing it off before shaving! I will give it a shot. I went to college at Northwestern - so I have spent lots of time in Evanston
Hi Nick,
I can tell that you really don't care for the menthol because it looks like you got hit with tear gas, L.O.L. With that being said, this green Proraso pre and post shave cream was pretty good for me. As a preshave, it lacks slickness for me but the cushion was good and it does prevent nicks and cuts. I think this product is best as a post shave cream instead of a preshave because it calms any irritation that occurrs with a shave cream, soap or foam that doesn't aggree with your skin. Now How to grow a Mustache/Synergy soaps has a shaving soap that's colder than the Proraso green because it uses both pepper mint oil and menthol. It's called Frost Byte. You'll like it better.
i add it into my routine when the weather gets hot because the menthol/eucalyptus is more intense in the pre-shave cream than in the shave soap itself. it does give a slightly better glide but mostly my motivation is the cool feeling afterward.
do you wash it off your face before you apply shaving foam?
No.
+Andreas Toft thanks
You are welcome. You want to keep it there so it can help reduce/eliminate irritation and improve glide during the shave. It also feels good during the shave.
+Andreas Toft yes mate its a fantastic product I'm really Impressed with it
$13... I just ordered this stuff for less than $4. Benefits of being European, I guess.
SmurfK It's all right thats why you will pay a lot more anything else in the world especially electronics, including German cars.
Yeah. Mine arrived today from Amazon. £5
It costs about 2.50€ in Italy.
I feel like you might have used to much. I have the same cream, it is quite nice. But, like you said, I don't really notice a difference with my shave.
Me either. Not much difference between shaves. Though lots of guys love it. I used way too much!
No wonder your eyes hurt...used way to much...size of end of finger is plenty...rub in hands first and apply...less is more
Yeah that's way too much. Though to be fair it does't say on the box how much to use.
Great video, great job I enjoy your channel
Hey Nick is cool Willy again man my order from WEST coast shaving came in and I just did a hand text and I have some for you to try out due to everything I learned from you , you may have them I don't know but would love to see a vid for it so here's the names. PARK AVENUE CLASSIC, SPEICK, LATOJA, ALL THE SUPER MAX ,INGRAM, ERASMIC, DERBY, LET ME KNOW
And again.. i came here to Mr. Shaves for my shaving product questions 😎
Nick, too many are putting on face cream Proraso pre-shave. Is applied to a small amount.
Unlike other comments made here
I don’t think you applied enough cream
Takes me 3 or 4 shaves to get through a jar
Filled with parabens!
Well what do you do after you apply it to your face? Your not very clear and could have done this in one minute.
This is for when a barber gets a customer who hasn't showered in the last two minutes and has coarse beard and no time for damp cloths. It softens everything up using waaaaay less than the shown amount and gets the customer ready.
Yes, maybe one third of this amount would be enough.
yea WAYYYY too much cream there Nick. I bought a jar of the white pre shave at my local drugstore and apply it the same I would a moisturizer. Just a little thin dab on each cheek and my neck and rub in to dampened skin. I do that after building my lather and then I lather as normal. I find when applied properly it adds some extra slickness and protection and I get a better shave. I will agree even with a small amount the menthol is very strong. I have the white pre shave and even it's menthol is very strong. Hence why I use it sparingly
i have a question i just started shaving this way like in the past month and i dont know everything about this type of shaving i have a brush and in the center of the brush there is a big not and i dont know how it got there am i pressing to hard when i make my lather and i cant get the knot out .
Hmm. You may want to try to run a comb through it to see if you can get the knot out. What brush are you using?
nick shaves its a really cheap 12 dollar brush Escali 100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush i tried to comb it it would not come out. but its onlly for a wile longer ...im going to get a supper silver tip badger knot and make a handle
Or I recommend getting an Omega Boar brush - they are really incredible!
nick shaves how much is it... its 40 $ to make my own brush
You can get an amazing boar brush for $9 from omega. Check out the 10049 Professional
this product is basically a soap, it's not like pre shave oil that will stick to your skin even after you rinse your face.
I considered getting this and thought 💭 “HMM!!.... I’ll check NICK SHAVES for a review on this product first!! ☝🏿 and by goddamn, here i am!! 😎😎 thank you 🙏🏿
This stuff is amazing
Thats too much, i lather up my brush and put a little bit in it.. so i have some for every shave/pass
I'm waiting for the white to get here tmrw! Consider the white to avoid the scent.
I have heard that the Proraso white is supposed to be pretty good!
Fantastic review. I find you can use less and just spread it a tad more which reduces the assault on the eyes. Review was very nicely done.
Thanks! Yeah, I needed to use less here.
Comic relief. Good one!
Can you review the dreadnought shaving range I'm from the UK its called BLUEBEARDS REVENGE
Heard good things about dreadnought! I need to see if I can get my hands on some
I tried it and like it pretty much, but Nick, I think you put a bit too much on your face...I do understand why you have some problems to keep your eyes opened mate ;) Just try to wait a bit more (while lathering for example) before shaving, and you will have the same cool effect.
Haha! Yeah, I overdid it here. I have tried less now and that menthol still gets me. I don't know what it is - but my eyes hate it
I am Italian and to use this pre shave you wet your face before!
anyone tried the "white" pre shave from proraso ?
iakinthos8 the white is my favorite preshave cream on the market....its not as obnoxious smelling as the green
Yes I have the white pre shave cream. It is good
I use noxzema the same way
I like it
That’s ALOT of pre-shave balm.
used too much and used it wrong - how do you have a shaving channel?
This stuff is more or less Noxzema. I don't see the point of using it as a pre-shave, but it's great as a post-shave diluted with some water.
Stuff burns my face. No tingle, no cooling. Straight burn. I haven't noticed a difference with it tho. It seems to be a hit or miss with people.
Fair enough! Good to know that this doesn't work for everyone. Like I said, I basically only use it to maintain hydration. Thanks for sharing!
13 dollars? Wow here in Italy costs 3 €
+DevidIta All Proraso products are extremely cheap in Europe, it's like $15 - $20 here in Australia.
Sir, half of that amt will do.
wow that stuff is strong menthol, eucalyptus you used way to much on your face for pre shave just need a bit that jar goes for a good 6/12 months every day use
i find proraso red sandlewood shave cream is good also cella red jar shave cream tub the best shave cream for the money 12$ for a tub hi end stands up to taylor old bond for 1/4 of the price italian brands very well priced for what they are hi end soaps and creams.
Yeah I use nowhere near as much as this guy uses
I just found this stuff at Burlington for 3 bucks
Buy it! I’d stock up
Way too much, bro. I like the white.
Lol you used a shit ton. You only need to use a little and rub it in until its absorbed. It helps soften the hair and protect. Atleast the sensitive one i use does.
Nick - you used WAY too much cream! About an eighth or at most, a quarter of what you used (with slightly damp hands and) is enough. Wetting your face first also helps. I would use even less as a post shave cream.
man.... you coulda borrowed a shovel.