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Paisan, I share in sending thoughts and prayers to all everyone all over the world, particularly in Italy where they are hard hit and where much of my family still lives.

I will always have Proraso in my den. When my grandfather would take me to the Italian barbers in New York, that's what most of them used. He would tip the barber to put me in the chair, give me the hot towel treatment, lather up my face, and use the dull side of a razor to give me a 'shave' just like nonno. 

I'll never forget that scent, and for that reason alone, it will always be in my den. When I first started straight razor shaving, Proraso was a godsend. I didn't have to focus on lather or glide, it just worked, and I could focus on learning technique. Their preshave helped with the irritation that came along with my first attempts with the straight. 

Now, they have a premium line, the 'single blade' line, which is very good as well. 

I know I'm an artisan soap junkie, struggling with getting the hydration right on the finicky soaps, using different brushes, etc. It's fun for me, a hobby.

But I'll use Proraso for a no-fuss shave, and always have fond memories when I do.

Beautiful. I’m pulling out the Proraso for tomorrow’s shave 

I've used it in recent times along with other cheap creams and sticks and had a wonderful slick shave but beyond that who cares to be honest. Sorry I'm not trying to be rude but I read your post differently. You seem to want to make the point in paragraph 5 that your not judging others but it seems that you are. I don't have any dry or oily skin issues and I prefer a harder simple recipe soap instead of the current day buttered offering but people should buy on their needs and spend what they like. The guy in front of me at the liquor store spent over $200 on 4 bottles of wine. You buy anything shave wise including soaps it may very well last you the rest of your days. Get over it frankly it's a hobby for many.

Yes ! This is just a hobby.

I've used it in recent times along with other cheap creams and sticks and had a wonderful slick shave but beyond that who cares to be honest.  Sorry I'm not trying to be rude but I read your post differently.  You seem to want to make the point in paragraph 5 that your not judging others but it seems that you are.  I don't have any dry or oily skin issues and I prefer a harder simple recipe soap instead of the current day buttered offering but people should buy on their needs and spend what they like.  The guy in front of me at the liquor store spent over $200 on 4 bottles of wine.  You buy anything shave wise including soaps it may very well last you the rest of your days.  Get over it frankly it's a hobby for many.

FRANKLY I wanted to avoid such reactions hence these words in my fifth paragraph.

English is not my mother tongue, but I think I made my point pretty clear. You prefer in Greek? I could do that.

If you fail to understand it or prefer to paraphrase the content to make your own point, then it's not something I should worry about. The same for everyone who thinks alike.

Excellent thread. I’ve never used proraso tubes but did like the red tub. I feel the same way about Art of Shaving creams. I’ve used more expensive but none better.

Yes ! This is just a hobby.

What are the working hours?

lol Polovez and sorry I didn't mean to sound too critical of your post. I meant it more in general that taking a poke at you Nikos. Stay safe all

I did not quite understand the question. If you asked how long have I been doing this? 2.5 years .