Proraso "White" Soap
Proraso "White" Soap
Gents, I saw a few tubs of Proraso shave soap today at Shoppers DM - however, instead of the usual dark green tub, it was in a white container.
The label says "Ultra Sensitive" and "contains green tea ...". Of course, I had to pick some up since I haven't seen this before - will try it tomorrow morning.
Anyone else used this Proraso "White" Soap before?
Best ... Steve
The label says "Ultra Sensitive" and "contains green tea ...". Of course, I had to pick some up since I haven't seen this before - will try it tomorrow morning.
Anyone else used this Proraso "White" Soap before?
Best ... Steve
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To take what I'm given with grace
For this I pray
To take what I'm given with grace
For this I pray
I've not used it either, but some like the fragrance, some don't, just like any other product. One description of the fragrance was that it reminded the guy of a freshly cut pumpkin. Now that's unique. If you get it and don't like it, it's a pretty sure bet that you can sell it almost immediately on the forum.
Gary
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
I bought a brush yesterday and wanted to throw in a soap to dilute the shipping charges. I put Proraso white in and out of my cart about three times before finally leaving it out and going with Erasmic instead. I love the performance of the Proraso green, but just wasn't sure about the scent on the Green Tea version.
Doug
I just got some of this in an order from WCS. I'll give it a go tomorrow morning as well. At first whiff you do get a hint of "pumpkin guts" but my girlfriend says that it smells more like fresh cut grass to her. Whatever the scent is, it isn't very strong. Also, I have a tub of Joanna's TSD Wheat Shave Cream due in any day now. It's supposed to be her answer to Proraso Red. I'll post my thoughts on that most likely sometime next week. Unfortunately, I won't be able to compare hers to the original because, alas, I never got to try it.
Scott "The Heart Break Kid"
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I have a tub of this and it performs the same as the green tub, It still has menthol in it but less than the green maybe about half the amount in comparison, The smell is well... 'different ' I am not keen on the scent it is very manufactured and artificial to me.
If you like the green I'm sure you will like this as it performs well .
If you like the green I'm sure you will like this as it performs well .
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White
I used the Proraso green yesterday, and the white(sensitve) this morning. I would say that the white lathers a bit better than the green, and has a milder smell. The menthol isn't as strong, but it still leaves a nice cooling sensation on the skin. I like the white version better.
Larry
Larry
I used my new Proraso White this morning. I'm not an experienced face latherer so I had trouble getting a good lather but what I did get out of it served it's purpose. The results were decent. I probably won't use it A LOT but it will definitely be nice during the summer months.
Scott "The Heart Break Kid"
I tried it a few times and I liked it. I think it is a good alternative for those
who don't like the Proraso green because of its strong Menthol taste and the coolness it gives.
The white one gives also a cooling sensation, but I would guess about
only 25% of the green one.
I did not notice any difference in the quality of the lather, abundant as always.
Smell is completely different than the green one. Difficult to describe...for me
somehow a mix between a (limey grape)fruit and a green plant.
Overall a soap that I can recommend, but the smell might not be for everybody.
who don't like the Proraso green because of its strong Menthol taste and the coolness it gives.
The white one gives also a cooling sensation, but I would guess about
only 25% of the green one.
I did not notice any difference in the quality of the lather, abundant as always.
Smell is completely different than the green one. Difficult to describe...for me
somehow a mix between a (limey grape)fruit and a green plant.
Overall a soap that I can recommend, but the smell might not be for everybody.
Gents,
I tried the Proraso White soap a few days ago (forgot about this post - blame the post-ops "meds"). For the test, used a great "soap brush", a Simpsons T4, 2 band that has quite firm bristles and picks up the soap very well. Some observations:
- packaging is identical to the Proraso green, the hard plastic tub with snap-on lid
- the performance is identical to the green
- the soap has a faint menthol (or eucalyptus) tingle, certainly not very pronounced vs the green, but noticeable nonetheless
- the scent is a little "earthy-planty" to my nose, sort of a mild, aloe-vera type scent - actually very pleasant mild, MUCH preferred vs the stronger green soap, or Proraso cream
Overall, I would say excellent bang for the buck. Not up there with triple-milled soaps like Trumpers, but for $6, you can't expect parity with the best in the world. For those who are looking for good value, and are not keen on the eucalyptus burn from regular Proraso, this is a great alternative.
Best ... Steve
I tried the Proraso White soap a few days ago (forgot about this post - blame the post-ops "meds"). For the test, used a great "soap brush", a Simpsons T4, 2 band that has quite firm bristles and picks up the soap very well. Some observations:
- packaging is identical to the Proraso green, the hard plastic tub with snap-on lid
- the performance is identical to the green
- the soap has a faint menthol (or eucalyptus) tingle, certainly not very pronounced vs the green, but noticeable nonetheless
- the scent is a little "earthy-planty" to my nose, sort of a mild, aloe-vera type scent - actually very pleasant mild, MUCH preferred vs the stronger green soap, or Proraso cream
Overall, I would say excellent bang for the buck. Not up there with triple-milled soaps like Trumpers, but for $6, you can't expect parity with the best in the world. For those who are looking for good value, and are not keen on the eucalyptus burn from regular Proraso, this is a great alternative.
Best ... Steve
To want what I have
To take what I'm given with grace
For this I pray
To take what I'm given with grace
For this I pray
Most places that sell Proraso products have it. In the States, Shaving Essentials and West Coast Shaving both have it. See links:Racso_MS wrote:Where can you get it...
http://www.shavingessentials.net/shaving_soaps.html
http://westcoastshaving.com/index.php?m ... ucts_id=72
Regards,
Andy
Andy