Proraso Sandalwood shaving cream review
Proraso Sandalwood shaving cream review
I'm sure that the majority of traditional wetshavers have tried, or at least heard of Proraso cream or soap. For most of us, Proraso brings to mind a strongly-scented eucalyptus and menthol shaving item with great lather and good beard-softening features. WELL, guess what - recently Ludovico Martelli, the manufacturer of Proraso released a brand-new version with a lovely sandalwood scent that has the same great lather and awesome skincare, and is made without even a drop of menthol or eucalyptus so there isn't even the slightest hint of a cooling sensation. Let me tell you beautiful people about it!
Ease of lathering: 10/10-- A little cream on a wet brush, and BINGO! Rich lather.
Longevity of lather: 10/10--Purrrrrrrrrr-fect! Stable, stable, stable!
General skincare: 9/10--Moisturizing and very soothing. Great post-shave feeling.
Scent: 9/10--Brilliant. Classy and elegant. Sandalwood in a deep way.
Price: 8/10--Fendrihan's sells it for 9,95$ CAD. Reasonable, yes?
Would I buy again: 10/10--Absolutely. It is a wonderful cream.
For anyone with a tough beard and sensitive skin like myself, this cream is a dream come true. Although I am a fanatic menthol lover, this cream is one which I would buy repeatedly even though it has none, because it is so nicely-scented, it lathers so well, (just a little cream is needed!) and it protects my skin against dryness and razor burn, and it has such a soothing and relaxing effect, not to mention the great blade glide! It's also readily available here in Canada.
Ease of lathering: 10/10-- A little cream on a wet brush, and BINGO! Rich lather.
Longevity of lather: 10/10--Purrrrrrrrrr-fect! Stable, stable, stable!
General skincare: 9/10--Moisturizing and very soothing. Great post-shave feeling.
Scent: 9/10--Brilliant. Classy and elegant. Sandalwood in a deep way.
Price: 8/10--Fendrihan's sells it for 9,95$ CAD. Reasonable, yes?
Would I buy again: 10/10--Absolutely. It is a wonderful cream.
For anyone with a tough beard and sensitive skin like myself, this cream is a dream come true. Although I am a fanatic menthol lover, this cream is one which I would buy repeatedly even though it has none, because it is so nicely-scented, it lathers so well, (just a little cream is needed!) and it protects my skin against dryness and razor burn, and it has such a soothing and relaxing effect, not to mention the great blade glide! It's also readily available here in Canada.
JEFF
Re: Proraso Sandalwood shaving cream review
Do tell where you were able to procure this cream from????
Re: Proraso Sandalwood shaving cream review
crackstar wrote:.... It's also readily available here in Canada.
jww wrote:Do tell where you were able to procure this cream from????
Italian Barber also stocks it.crackstar wrote:Price: 8/10--Fendrihan's sells it for 9,95$ CAD.
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One tube, and some other goodies, on the way. I hope I can still shave when I am 90.
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Thank you. I have enough shaving supplies to last that long.crackstar wrote:I wish you to live to a hundred and twenty, in good health, and with good friends and family!a-cut-above wrote:One tube, and some other goodies, on the way. I hope I can still shave I am 90.
Dave
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Hey Andy!Gweezemeister wrote:Jeff,
When you say readily available are you saying these NEW Proraso creams are now at the Pharmaprix/Shopper's Drug Mart? I have yet to see them.
Andy
I owe everyone an apology about "readily available here in Canada". It (the Sandalwood cream) is available at Fendrihan's. The new Green cream is available at Jean Coutu and Pharmaprix.
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I decided to not include the new Proraso sandalwood in my recent orders for supplies - opting rather to wait until the cooler weather, because I rarely use sandalwood in the summer -- it's more a cooler weather fragrance for me. So -- I'll grab some of this stuff sometime in the fall. It does sound like a product with promise, though.
now that i've used the new proraso sandalwood a few times i've come to the following conclusion. the scent is fantastic! just what a sandalwood should be. but i have noticed a great reduction in cushion compared to the old proraso green. anyone else have this problem?
Gil
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