No doubt that these are good products. Unfortunately I don't like any of their aftershaves. But, I like the Proraso Red (Sandlewood) shaving cream. It is in my rotation.
Hi Mark. I used all the Proraso products and love them. I particularly like the pre-shave cream. I get greats shaves with these products and recommend them to anyone!
Thanks, David.:) I agree.:) proraso is great stuff.:) The pre-shave cram compliments the sensitive shave cream and Proraso Green quite well.:) I did a video on CO Bigelow which is Proraso Green. It's available it Bath and body Works.:) ruclips.net/video/ZCnlBKtgSxE/видео.html ruclips.net/video/RRdYY7RXJWQ/видео.html
I totally agree with you re the alcohol in aftershaves you can feel the benefits straight away they also contain soothing ingredients,I never use anything else except colognes afterwards.
Hi Mark. Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your videos. You have a great positive and humble attitude. Btw, I bought 400 ml or 14 liquid ounces for approximately 36 dollars. That will last me a long time. Great stuff that Proraso. Greetings from Norway.
Frode, thank you very much for the kind words!:) So glad to hear you enjoy the videos!:) You made my day!:) I would absolutely love to visit your country (and others) in that part of the world someday.:)
I enjoyed your video. Poraso is one of my favorite aftershave lotions. Alcohol is a powerful antiseptic for razor cuts that oftentimes can't be seen with the naked eye. Only a fool would waste their money on aftershave without alcohol. Alcohol can kill MRSA and other staff infections that commonly live on the exterior of the skin and nostrils. Poraso also has a moisturizing feel and dosen't leave residue. Dont waste your money on the 3 ounce bottle from Amazon Walmart on line sells it in a 13.5 ounce bottle way better value.
Thaks for the ind words and informative post.:) Just now, I searched for the larger bottle on Walmart and for those interested, here it is: www.walmart.com/ip/Proraso-Green-After-Shave-Lotion-With-Eucalyptus-Menthol-400ml/325535329 Thanks for the tip!:)
Easily my favorite aftershave, would be great if the scent lasted longer, becuase this smells great. Light but still masculine. I now too also use all the Proraso products after a process ot elimination. Using other products & with each one finding my way to one of the Proraso products. I started with the pre-shave, then aftershave & just recently the shaving cream & I'm not looking back, again i did this all while trying other products that i just didn't like as much as i do the Proraso stuff. This feels great after a good shave. After a shower i apply a little.of the pre shave & cover my face with a warm a barbers towel, while i get my shaving cream ready & razor ready. I add some Proraso shaving cream which is great by the way, shave & finish with this aftershave. I like the green line the most. The sensitive is nice too, but i really like how the green line smells & performs. I've tried a bunch of other types of aftershave but this is my go to. Great video.
I purchased the Proraso White Tin.:) Good stuff and it gives you all you need for a great shave!:) Proraso Vintage Toccasana Tin Gift Set: amzn.to/2O6ra8d
It’s strong at first then it mellows out after 30mins. The overall sent lasts me 5hrs. It’s great to use in the summer time, has a very nice cooling effect.
Proraso green aftershave is the only one I found I can use yet. Clubman and Gillette gave me headaches cause of the strong smells, to bad cause I really enjoy the feeling of Clubman but I just can't deal with the smell. I'm addicted to proraso now.
Hi, Francis.:) Proraso Green is awesome stuff. I like Clubman a lot too.:) if Clubman or Gillette don't work for you, well, It's sometimes a YMMV situation.:) Very glad to hear that Proraso Green is agreeable.:)
Hi Mark. Ah, you like glass bottles. Mennen Skin Bracer, which is sold in many drugstores very cheaply in Switzerland, comes in glass bottles only. I did not even know, that they offered it in plastic too.
Patrick, folks actually look in antique stores and thrift shops for old Mennen skin bracer glass bottles (and other brands). Glass is simply better for long storage of after shave. I understand that plastic is safer, but there's something about more polished about glass. So, don't throw away those glass bottles. I fear you might see the switch to plastic, too.
Oh man, I have always tossed these glass bottles into the glass recycling container. I have always taken it for granted to have after shaves and colognes in glass containers. I can't even think of one sold around here that is in a plastic container. Funny, isn't it? So, may be I should collect these glass bottles, and... ... I don't know... ... give or sell them.
Patrick, If you read some of the reviews on amazon, you'll see that glass bottles are sorely missed From amazon reviews: "Okay so why three stars? Plastic is the rating crusher I'm afraid.There's no change in scent formula or anything it's just that plastic makes the smell a little flat.Glass bottles yes may boost material cost but keeps the smell fresh.If you bought a new old stock bottle of Skin Bracer Original in the glass bottle and smell this and the plastic bottle... you'll notice plastic has stolen some of the richness from this great aftershave.I'd drop a dollar or two more for Skin Bracer to go back to thick glass bottles." And another: "My only complaint is that I miss the old glass bottles with screw on lids." It's the same with Clubman: " I would have liked it been in a glass bottle instead of plastic but maybe someday they will change plastic to glass." "Kind of cheap that it comes in a plastic bottle rather than glass." "I just wish it was a glass bottle instead of plastic." Also, Aqua Velva users: "The old standard, been using it for years. My wife like the fragrance better then more expensive after shaves. Too bad it's in a plastic bottle now. But what I did, I have an old Aqua Velva glass bottle and as it empties out, I fill it from the plastic bottle. So I have the glass bottle on my counter in the bathroom" "OK, the bottles aren't glass anymore, sadly" "...expecting the bottle to be made of glass(as it was some 50 years ago) this is why not 5 stars!" "To me, new things have no soul. I'm glad that Combe/Williams Company continues to produce this after shave. Now bring back the glass bottle and it's perfect." Yes, plastic is safer. No doubt. But glass holds the scent better and has a much more polished look and feel.
Just amazing. I was not aware of all this. As I said, until now I took it for granted to have all the aftershaves, balms, colognes in glass containers. The only products that I have in plastic are Thayers and Pinaud Clubman, because they come from the USA. I think from now on I shall find a spot in my cellar and store all empty glasses from aftershaves. Some day somebody will be happy to get them.
Wish I could use Proraso, but I have really bad seb dermatitis and the alcohol kills my face. But if you don't have a problem with dry skin, alcohol is the best. Especially since anti-bacterials are just bad news all around.
The Pinaud Clubman has a very distinct scent. It's a bit difficult to describe, but most wet shavers refer to it has and "old school barbershop" scent. It's quite fresh, though. when I say it lasts all day, I mean that I'll get a hint of it re-surfacing many hours later. A nice reminder of my morning shave. Clubman's Bay Rum is the same way.:) My older brother recently came back to the traditional wet shave. Even though he sports a thin beard, he wanted to shave his neck and get a nice crisp line. He now uses the Vikings Blade Chieftain Junior for this. Anyhow, I PIF'd him some shaving creams and soaps, etc. and threw in a bottle of Pinuad Clubman. He likes it a lot. But, just the other day, I asked his wife how SHE liked it. She LOVES the scent.:)
@@MarkSzorady you sure you aren't sponsored by Clubman? hahaha kidding, you've definitely sold me on it, though. old school barbershop sounds nice ! thanks for the response, Mark :) it's a good sign if she loves it !
@@SneakyThew :):):) LOL!:) No, I have no affiliation with the company other than I love their products.:) And, I'm going to continue to explore a few more down the road.:) (Luckily, I live by a local drugstore chain that carries a few of the Clubman products.):)
@@MarkSzorady hahaha :) yeah I saw they had a ton of variations on their online store, unfortunately my local drug store only carries the original ! well if you make a review of any Clubman variations i'll be sure to watch ! thanks Mark :)
I've found that Pinaud Clubman and Clubman Bay Rum have the longest lasting scents after a shave (for me. YMMV). But, it's not a constant scent, per say. Yes, sometime after the shave, the scent remains. but it dissipates (like others). However, hours after applying, I often get a hint of the fragrance rising up again. Clubman after shave lotion 6 fl oz : amzn.to/2SY3lAY Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum 6.0 oz: amzn.to/317b5mS
Speaking of which, two after shaves that come to mind are Clubman Pinaud and Clubman Bay Rum. Hours after my shave, the scent will re-emerge just a bit. Kinda neat.:)
@@stogiedude I personally haven't used this aftershave, but others have said it lasts longer than 30-60 minutes. Again, if you're looking for scent, that's not the primary goal of an aftershave.
Can’t go wrong with Proraso!!!!!
It is good stuff!:)
No doubt that these are good products. Unfortunately I don't like any of their aftershaves. But, I like the Proraso Red (Sandlewood) shaving cream. It is in my rotation.
Proraso's sandalwood in on m list for sure!:) Sounds great!
Proraso makes the greatest shaving products for their price range on the planet!
I agree.:) Good products and great prices.:)
I’m buying a bottle
Hi Mark. I used all the Proraso products and love them. I particularly like the pre-shave cream. I get greats shaves with these products and recommend them to anyone!
Thanks, David.:) I agree.:) proraso is great stuff.:) The pre-shave cram compliments the sensitive shave cream and Proraso Green quite well.:) I did a video on CO Bigelow which is Proraso Green. It's available it Bath and body Works.:)
ruclips.net/video/ZCnlBKtgSxE/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/RRdYY7RXJWQ/видео.html
Just bought this, can't wait to try it 👍🏻
I totally agree with you re the alcohol in aftershaves you can feel the benefits straight away they also contain soothing ingredients,I never use anything else except colognes afterwards.
Thanks, Steve.
Subtle. That is the key. I love that this is good for the office. Hard to notice after an hour, but smells great going on.
Agree.:)
Hi Mark. Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your videos. You have a great positive and humble attitude. Btw, I bought 400 ml or 14 liquid ounces for approximately 36 dollars. That will last me a long time. Great stuff that Proraso. Greetings from Norway.
Frode, thank you very much for the kind words!:) So glad to hear you enjoy the videos!:) You made my day!:) I would absolutely love to visit your country (and others) in that part of the world someday.:)
I enjoyed your video. Poraso is one of my favorite aftershave lotions.
Alcohol is a powerful antiseptic for razor cuts that oftentimes can't be seen with the naked eye. Only a fool would waste their money on aftershave without alcohol. Alcohol can kill MRSA and other staff infections that commonly live on the exterior of the skin and nostrils. Poraso also has a moisturizing feel and dosen't leave residue. Dont waste your money on the 3 ounce bottle from Amazon Walmart on line sells it in a 13.5 ounce bottle way better value.
Thaks for the ind words and informative post.:) Just now, I searched for the larger bottle on Walmart and for those interested, here it is: www.walmart.com/ip/Proraso-Green-After-Shave-Lotion-With-Eucalyptus-Menthol-400ml/325535329
Thanks for the tip!:)
Easily my favorite aftershave, would be great if the scent lasted longer, becuase this smells great. Light but still masculine. I now too also use all the Proraso products after a process ot elimination. Using other products & with each one finding my way to one of the Proraso products. I started with the pre-shave, then aftershave & just recently the shaving cream & I'm not looking back, again i did this all while trying other products that i just didn't like as much as i do the Proraso stuff. This feels great after a good shave. After a shower i apply a little.of the pre shave & cover my face with a warm a barbers towel, while i get my shaving cream ready & razor ready. I add some Proraso shaving cream which is great by the way, shave & finish with this aftershave. I like the green line the most. The sensitive is nice too, but i really like how the green line smells & performs. I've tried a bunch of other types of aftershave but this is my go to. Great video.
I'm hoping to get the Proraso White series for my birthday.
I purchased the Proraso White Tin.:) Good stuff and it gives you all you need for a great shave!:)
Proraso Vintage Toccasana Tin Gift Set: amzn.to/2O6ra8d
Good review Mark. Thanks.
Thanks, Brian.:)
How is that skin bracer? Is it strong smell? I wonder if I could deal with it?...
It’s strong at first then it mellows out after 30mins. The overall sent lasts me 5hrs. It’s great to use in the summer time, has a very nice cooling effect.
Thanks man. I finally found some around here. I don't like the smell... ;) I will give it more try...
Proraso green aftershave is the only one I found I can use yet. Clubman and Gillette gave me headaches cause of the strong smells, to bad cause I really enjoy the feeling of Clubman but I just can't deal with the smell. I'm addicted to proraso now.
Hi, Francis.:) Proraso Green is awesome stuff. I like Clubman a lot too.:) if Clubman or Gillette don't work for you, well, It's sometimes a YMMV situation.:) Very glad to hear that Proraso Green is agreeable.:)
Thanks for your time Mark.
Hi Mark. I found my solution for clubman... I diluted it with witch hazel. (7wh:1clb) ratio. Kill all the strong smell and leave the good feeling.
@@riffafrank Excellent!:) Great to hear.:) A really nice tip for others.:)
@@riffafrankThat's exactly what I did.
Does the Proraso green splash and balm smell the same?
Hi, ElementalHeroJoe. Yes they do.:)
The splash does not smell of eucalyptus.
Hi Mark. Ah, you like glass bottles. Mennen Skin Bracer, which is sold in many drugstores very cheaply in Switzerland, comes in glass bottles only. I did not even know, that they offered it in plastic too.
Patrick, folks actually look in antique stores and thrift shops for old Mennen skin bracer glass bottles (and other brands). Glass is simply better for long storage of after shave. I understand that plastic is safer, but there's something about more polished about glass.
So, don't throw away those glass bottles. I fear you might see the switch to plastic, too.
Oh man, I have always tossed these glass bottles into the glass recycling container. I have always taken it for granted to have after shaves and colognes in glass containers. I can't even think of one sold around here that is in a plastic container. Funny, isn't it?
So, may be I should collect these glass bottles, and... ... I don't know... ... give or sell them.
Patrick,
If you read some of the reviews on amazon, you'll see that glass bottles are sorely missed
From amazon reviews:
"Okay so why three stars?
Plastic is the rating crusher I'm afraid.There's no change in scent formula or anything it's just that plastic makes the smell a little flat.Glass bottles yes may boost material cost but keeps the smell fresh.If you bought a new old stock bottle of Skin Bracer Original in the glass bottle and smell this and the plastic bottle... you'll notice plastic has stolen some of the richness from this great aftershave.I'd drop a dollar or two more for Skin Bracer to go back to thick glass bottles."
And another:
"My only complaint is that I miss the old glass bottles with screw on lids."
It's the same with Clubman:
" I would have liked it been in a glass bottle instead of plastic but maybe someday they will change plastic to glass."
"Kind of cheap that it comes in a plastic bottle rather than glass."
"I just wish it was a glass bottle instead of plastic."
Also, Aqua Velva users:
"The old standard, been using it for years. My wife like the fragrance better then more expensive after shaves.
Too bad it's in a plastic bottle now. But what I did, I have an old Aqua Velva glass bottle and as it empties out, I fill it from the plastic bottle. So I have the glass bottle on my counter in the bathroom"
"OK, the bottles aren't glass anymore, sadly"
"...expecting the bottle to be made of glass(as it was some 50 years ago) this is why not 5 stars!"
"To me, new things have no soul. I'm glad that Combe/Williams
Company continues to produce this after shave. Now bring back
the glass bottle and it's perfect."
Yes, plastic is safer. No doubt. But glass holds the scent better and has a much more polished look and feel.
Just amazing. I was not aware of all this. As I said, until now I took it for granted to have all the aftershaves, balms, colognes in glass containers. The only products that I have in plastic are Thayers and Pinaud Clubman, because they come from the USA.
I think from now on I shall find a spot in my cellar and store all empty glasses from aftershaves. Some day somebody will be happy to get them.
You can get a huge bottle, I think it`s meant for shops
Wish I could use Proraso, but I have really bad seb dermatitis and the alcohol kills my face.
But if you don't have a problem with dry skin, alcohol is the best. Especially since anti-bacterials are just bad news all around.
Matthew, Proraso makes a balm that, I think, is alcohol free.
@@MarkSzorady Thank you! I just made the switch to safety razor shaving, and the community is great
@@Matthew-cw3gn My pleasure.:)
I am not able to open the bottle. Is there a different way to open
Twist off cap. Unless they changed something I'm unaware of.
Alcohol makes sense. One of the earlier aftershaves was vodka.
Ike :):)
I found a bottle of prohibition bay rum from my great grandpa he used as aftershave not to drink. lol
Do you have a video with Proraso red?
Not yet, no. It's on my list, though.
hey Mark, you said the clubman lasts all day? how is the scent? thanks
The Pinaud Clubman has a very distinct scent. It's a bit difficult to describe, but most wet shavers refer to it has and "old school barbershop" scent. It's quite fresh, though.
when I say it lasts all day, I mean that I'll get a hint of it re-surfacing many hours later. A nice reminder of my morning shave. Clubman's Bay Rum is the same way.:)
My older brother recently came back to the traditional wet shave. Even though he sports a thin beard, he wanted to shave his neck and get a nice crisp line. He now uses the Vikings Blade Chieftain Junior for this. Anyhow, I PIF'd him some shaving creams and soaps, etc. and threw in a bottle of Pinuad Clubman. He likes it a lot. But, just the other day, I asked his wife how SHE liked it. She LOVES the scent.:)
@@MarkSzorady you sure you aren't sponsored by Clubman? hahaha kidding, you've definitely sold me on it, though. old school barbershop sounds nice ! thanks for the response, Mark :) it's a good sign if she loves it !
@@SneakyThew :):):) LOL!:) No, I have no affiliation with the company other than I love their products.:) And, I'm going to continue to explore a few more down the road.:) (Luckily, I live by a local drugstore chain that carries a few of the Clubman products.):)
@@MarkSzorady hahaha :) yeah I saw they had a ton of variations on their online store, unfortunately my local drug store only carries the original ! well if you make a review of any Clubman variations i'll be sure to watch ! thanks Mark :)
@@SneakyThew My pleasure!:) And thanks again!:)
Which is longest lasted good masculine smelly after shave fella ?
I've found that Pinaud Clubman and Clubman Bay Rum have the longest lasting scents after a shave (for me. YMMV). But, it's not a constant scent, per say. Yes, sometime after the shave, the scent remains. but it dissipates (like others). However, hours after applying, I often get a hint of the fragrance rising up again.
Clubman after shave lotion 6 fl oz : amzn.to/2SY3lAY
Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum 6.0 oz: amzn.to/317b5mS
@@MarkSzorady I want to contact with ya fella what do ya got ? Email or facebook ?
@@washimbond007 email is fine. georgetoon@gmail.com. It's listed in the "About" tab on my RUclips page.
Prefer Proraso Red
I love the scent and how great it feels! But the scent is quickly gone.
Speaking of which, two after shaves that come to mind are Clubman Pinaud and Clubman Bay Rum. Hours after my shave, the scent will re-emerge just a bit. Kinda neat.:)
It’s aftershave, not cologne. What do you expect?
I have several aftershaves that last almost as long as colognes. 30-60 minutes scent time is unacceptable.
@@bigpoppa3020 For those looking for a Proraso cologne: amzn.to/2NJA63X
@@stogiedude I personally haven't used this aftershave, but others have said it lasts longer than 30-60 minutes. Again, if you're looking for scent, that's not the primary goal of an aftershave.
I agree dude...alcohol - The cause....and solution...to all lifes problems.
Thanks, Anthony.
It smell lovely, but sadly the fragrance has all but gone within 30 minutes
That's on purpose so it won't interfere with your cologne
Old Spice comes in plastic.
but, you can always transfer to a bottle.:) I do this with Clubman Pinnaud.:)
Smells like old italian dud
I like the scent and the feeling is a real kick!:) Brilliant!:)