(Green Jar) Proraso Pre & Post Cream - Menthol and Eucalyptus - Cooling and Refreshing

I've been using this authentic Proraso pre-shave cream for several years. I prefer this cooling, medicinal menthol and eucalyptus compound, which works extremely well with simple shaving sticks like Derby. Five stars for this outstanding product. Thanks!

I have used Proraso products for some time but I hadn't tried their pre-shave cream (usually used a pre-shave gel). I purchased this along with the Red and White versions and I can say I am truly impressed. Although it doesn't go on like the gels, this really gets into the hairs and helps soften them. They recommend you put it on and wait a couple of minutes to soak in before you lather. Once it soaks in I use a scuttle and Silver Tip Badger brush (Razorock 24 from Italian Barber!) and lather up using Proraso shave cream (the same color as the pre-shave). I alternate colors and love each one.

If you are looking for a terrific pre-shave that won't break the bank, Proraso is the one for you!

I thought this product was the best thing I've seen in wet shaving in years! I don't even like the menthol. That's okay! It comes in 4 scents, the rest without the menthol. I got it as a sample.

It changed shaving my cheeks and neck from two passes to one pass and my chin area from three passes to two passes. Also, I didn't worry as much about the sharpness of the blade as I usually do. You just take 30 seconds to apply it and then wash the gunk off your hands. Then, the shave that would have taken you 9 minutes, with reapplying your cream and drying your hands and cleaning the razor out, takes about 2 minutes. What a cool time saver!

It's no big deal on your face, but if you are shaving your head, that time savings is pretty cool. I'm middle aged, so standing for 10 minutes at a time makes me a little tired. When I shave my head, I usually take breaks and watch TV and sit down, to rest, so it takes like an hour.

So, now, with this product, I can get my head shaving done, fast, and then get into the shower. I estimate that the $13 jar will last about 40 shaves or so. Just a rough guess. That's 30 cents a shave.

With this product, you don't need to be a collector of artisan soaps, as much, because the soap is just a piece in your tool kit, now. Not the main or only tool.

I first chose this product several years ago and loved it from the very first. i personally WANT that bracing, icy blast that comes from the menthol and the eucalyptus. It certainly isn't for the more sensitive types out there but if you want to meet the day with eyes wide open and a smooth shave you really ought to start here. I use this and a Valobra almond shave soap. That works for me but everyone is different.

My 40 year old stepson used some the other day on a visit and his mom heard him say, "Wow! This is a bomb! I love this..." So, yes, I gave away another "vasi" and ordered two more for my own stash. I've even turned a couple of barbers (who do straight razor shaves) on to this product. They say it makes them look good.

Although it may not be for everyone, I personally love the icy menthol blast that this product delivers. I'm truly uncertain if it enhances the slickness of the Proraso green shave cream, as I have used them together every time. The other side to that is that I am able to get very close shaves without irritation, even though I have yet to perfect my lathering skills. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.