The glycerin is a natural hygroscopic compound and actually hydrates the skin by attracting water from the air and the tissues underlying the skin. I use it when experimenting making a pre shave cream. It is dirt cheap and doesn't have to be called glycerin as some come companies call it glycerol:-D
Good video Kevy. I have a 1963 Slim Adjustable and it is certainly one of my favorite razors. I especially like using it on setting 3 with a Feather blade.
Very nice Kevy. Glycerin and AS, interesting twist and looks like it works. Love the vintage Gillette adjustables. You're right about them feeling like no blade loaded. Great video. Enjoy!
Hey Kevy, just ordered the Proraso shave cream from maggards. Yes they do have it. $ 20.00 ( USD). Great deal! I’ll definitely keep you posted on how I like it, so you can keep everybody updated! Thank you so very much for everything!
Great video Kevy, I've just bought the wood & spice and the Azur lime both fantastic CREAMS, at the time a few weeks ago I couldn't find a review from the UK or the USA there was plenty of European videos but not in English so at the time I just took a gamble and fantastic CREAMS are they, I bought them from Executive Shaving....All the best Mark.
Hi Mark. I like the sound of all the scents on these creams. They are excellent performers for sure. I plan to get the Cypress and Vetiver one from Santa! Cheers. Kevy :)
Check these prices (10% off with code on the first one): www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific: www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
Great shave Kevy. The wood and spice has to be one my favs from Proraso. I used it with my wood handle open comb razor from West Coast Shaving and it performed excellent. I placed about a nickle size amount in between the boar hairs of my brush then sprinkled a few drops on top of the hairs. Afterwards I started bowl lathering and it was amazing how much creamy smooth lather was generated. I also felt the slickness and amazing cushioning on my face from the cream. The scent is strong but pleasant. I did get some of the wood and spicy notes in there but I also got some honey nuances from it as well. I’d like to try the other two fairly new creams as well. I’m sure they’re good. Hope your having a great day Kevy. Looking forward to more of your funny, interesting and well put together videos.
Hey Frank. Great mini review in your comment. Yes there is a sweet smell at the base of the scent, that might be the vanilla. I'm gouging to ask Santa for the other fragrances in this cream! Lol! I'd better start behaving then! Have a great week ahead mate. All the best. Kevy :)
Thanks Kevy. I’m sure Santa would oblige even though he hasn’t shaved for a long time. Lol. Always look forward to my “mail” calls. Can’t say it too loud or the Mrs might hear and might want to use my “hardware” and “software”. Have a great one brother.
I've been praising this one for months now on the shaving FB groups that Kevy reads religiously! The scent lights up my entire shaving drawer and lasts for a few hours after the shave. I bought the cologne, too. I'm disappointed that Kevy didn't spring for the 275 ml pouch and just had a sample! Sacré bleu! Take a look at the price (and there's a 10% off discount code!): www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific: www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
Ok, just got this in. LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff!! Thank you so much!! I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone! I can’t wait to try the other scents either!
Thanks for reviewing new or recent lines of products. I had not seen anyone reviewing these new Proraso creams. I have also been looking for youtubers to review the line of products of the Shaving Shop/The Club (the Charkalis line of products). Have you thought of buying and reviewing any of them? I have ordered a couple of things from his shop but they have yet to arrive.
I've seen a few of Peter's stuff. Looks amazing. It's not easy to get the aftershaves shipped to the UK due to the alcohol content. The reviews of some of his soaps look brilliant. I've not got or tried any just yet. Cheers. Kevy :)
Sputnik I believe was Russia's first attempt to launch a satellite into space...before the Americans..Good shave Kevy...Kong always delivers...had mine for a year now...still same price from Sterling....you should invite a friend for a shave with all that lather left over...The after shave "not in the US". I love Aqua Velva musk...quite popular with the shaving community...cheap....and dependable...Give Riley a cuddle from us...cheers!
Thanks for the info Bill. The Kong is an amazing brush. Whips up a lather in no time. I think I might've made slightly too much lather today. This is an excellent cream. =Riley says woof and thanks for the cuddle. Cheers mate. Kevy :)
Bought the wood and spice aftershave balm blindly and honestly I smelled it and haven't used it just not my scent way to overpowering good thing it was only 8 euro
Hey kevy, love the videos!! Being a newbie at DE wet shaving, I have learned so much from you! I am wanting to treat myself to a new razor for Christmas. I’m looking to spend $50.00 - $100.00... I’m also wanting a new brush. What would you recommend? What websites would you recommend? Keep up all the great work with your videos! I always look forward to viewing them! Thanks again! CHEERS!!!
Thanks for the kind words. Well, the comment below is a good place to start looking for new shaving gear. As for the recommendation for your razor...I'm not sure what you have just now but an adjustable razor is an excellent razor to have in your den. You can make the shave as mild or as aggressive as you want it to be simply by turning the dial. 3 adjustable razors I would recommend are... The Parker Variant, The Merkur Progress and The Rockwell 6C. All well within your $50-$100 budget. There's lots of videos on here of reviews and thoughts of people using those 3 razors, but any one of them would work well for you. As for a brush, I would recommend getting a synthetic brush. They are great and are very easy to look after, they don't need to be soaked and they dry very quickly after use. Also they are super soft and great at lathering soaps and creams. Razorock do some excellent synthetics. Maggards do some really good ones too. Hope that helps. All the best. Kevy :)
Hi Kevy, great shave! I've got the shaving cream, balm and cologne of the wood and spice and must say it's a great shave, I've asked Santa for the Azur lime and might need to pick up Cypress and Vetyver too! On a side note if you are ever selling that slim please give me a shout; I've been looking for an M3 for sometime now...I have a 1962 H1 but am looking out for am M3 cheers
Hi Stevie. It's a really good cream. I'm asking the big man for the Cypress and vetiver set. If I ever do sell it - which I doubt - I'll keep you in mind. I'd be happy to swap you for one in a similar condition. Cheers. Kevy :)
Check the prices on these sites: www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific: www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
I wonder if they are trying to mimic the Creed spice and wood. I've been holding off the urge to buy an adjustable eagerly anticipating the Rockwell adjustable that's been in the pipeline (if it ever gets released)
I'm not sure. I've never smelled the Creed Wood and Spice. That campaign for the new Rockwell seems to be taking forever. Hope you get it soon. Cheers. Kevy :)
Completely different from Proraso red Chris. Much more stronger. I think the description nails it...woodsy and spicy. A little bit of floral/herb in there too. It's a little sweet scent at the base of the scent which I think is the vanilla. I really like it but as you know someone else might not but don't let that put you off. It's a nice smelling cream and the performance is ace. Cheers. Kevy :)
Kevy's right. Wood and Spice is much stronger. Giftsandcare.com has it with a 10&% off code and these two have even better prices. I'm sure the Azur Lime and Cypress and Vetiver are great as well. I bought both the Wood & Spice cream and cologne back in May. It lights up my storage drawer: Check the prices on these sites: www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific: www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
I don't use cartridge razors, but I've heard of people that use brushes and soaps that do. So I wonder why you said you can't use this particular soap with a cart?
I think it's because it's so slick with the amount of coconut oil, that it will clog up a cartridge razor very easily. I'm sure you could try it, and as long as the razor was rinsed regularly, it might work. Cheers. Kevy :)
Nice shave Kevy, and I hope you managed to rinse away all that lather without clogging up your drain. :) Have a look for a product called 444, I think it's Portuguese. I've seen a few people mixing it with aftershave, the same way you used the vegetable glycerine.
Good evening Kevy! Yeah, Russian just goes pass my understanding as well. Nice Gillette Slim Adjustable...I find settings 5 to 7 work best on my face, depending on the choice of blade. I loved the voice characters of the Scottish Kong and French Plisson. You are a man who knows his craft. What I been using to shave? Well, I sent you a few photographs so you can have a peek. My affair with the 1955 Gillette Red Tip loaded with a Wilkinson Sword blade came to a tragic end...lol. It seems the German made Wilkie gave up mid-shave and drew blood; leaving a nasty razor burn. Brilliant lather. That was a delightful shave. I find that attempting to shave with the Slim on anything less than setting 4 is useless. YMMV. Thanks for posting and shave on, Kevy.
Hi Todd. I only had a couple of days growth so didn't want to go too high. The Plisson is pining for her big Scottish cousin! Lol! Ouch, razor burn is horrible. I feel your pain. I probably should've left the razor on 5. Setting 4 was struggling on my cheek as you saw in the video. I'll know the next time. Have a good week mate. Kevy :)
Thanks Kevy for doing this review, I've just received the Azur Lime cream & Balm and am thinking of buying the other two scents, depending on your reviews, can't beat Proraso for price :)
It feels good to be putting the leftover cream or soap on freshly shaved skin. Also, most of these soaps/creams have good ingredients in them which is good for your skin. Leaving it on your skin for a few minutes after a shave while you clean up the rest of your gear then rinse it off, leaves your skin feeling even better than it did. I always like to make a lot of lather to use it for this reason. I enjoy it as it leaves my skin soft and feeling great. Some people say it's a waste of lather but I enjoy it and that's all that matters to me! Lol! Cheers. Kevy :)
Then why on earth would you add another 10 chemicals and oils to your skin with a balm? The oils from the shaving soaps/creams and aftershaves are more than enough!
Hi Kev happy new year, I'm thinking of buying this cream Vetyver & Cypress version. Here in Greece costs 7 euros the 100ml and is quite rare to find. Is it better than usual Proraso? SLickness? Cushion?
I actually bought the Stirling Kong after seeing you use it and now every time i use mine,have do my deep tough guy voice imitation while im shaving and i think it drives my Wife crazy.It is a good brush though lol
Is your house on the beach? I can hear seagulls sing, are they? And Riley scratching, that's a regular sound on your shave den LOL. Great shave, BTW. Loving my K1 slim at setting 6 more every day.
Ha ha Martin!! I'm not too far from the beach. Sometimes the seagulls come inland a bit looking for food. That's probably why you can hear them. Good to hear you're liking the Slim, brilliant razor. Cheers. Kevy :)
OMG a brush that it speaks! Have the same problem with many of my creams & soaps... pffff.. I have them in a box in my bedroom. I go to sleep... "Hey George, it's me, Cella, why you abandoned me? Hey, it's me, Proraso Red, where are you? I dried out! " Oh come on, let me sleep you dirty b@SteRds! Nice shave again Kev. The cream,great, it is difficult to find in Greece, but I hope to come soon. Hope one of the upcoming videos to be Razorock Emperor. Fantastic scent! Cheers! Bought the Nivea 2phase! Burns like hell, for only a few seconds fortunately!
I love a great alcohol burn from an aftershave! Anytime someone complains about it, I refer them to this line from a famous Paul McCartney tune: th-cam.com/video/fK5oJcn99d4/w-d-xo.html
Ha ha! You have talking soaps and I have a talking brush! Lol! I don't have RazoRock Emperor yet. The 2 phase does sting but not for too long. Cheers. Kevy :)
I keep the pouch in its back in my shaving drawer in the file cabinet. the whole drawer smells of it. The cologne is great, too! I'd like to get the Azur Lime and Cypress and Vetiver scents, too. Check these prices. There's a 10% disc. code for the first link: www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific: www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
At first I thought you would also use the russian clone of the Gillette adjustable because of the Sputnik lol. The clone looks even better to me: shavenook.com/showthread.php?tid=5892
Actually watched this on the big screen television tonight. Noticed what i thought were weepers during the first pass but now I think they were scars. Ha ha.... The cream looked good. How strong was the scent? Looked amazing on the big screen.
Oh no! Kevy on the big screen will scare any pets you have Tom! Lol! My face does have a few battle scars now. All from previous shaves I might add. The Proraso cream is fantastic. The scent strength straight from the tub is about 8-9. No kidding, it's a very strong scented cream. I like it. Cheers. Kevy :)
The glycerin is a natural hygroscopic compound and actually hydrates the skin by attracting water from the air and the tissues underlying the skin. I use it when experimenting making a pre shave cream. It is dirt cheap and doesn't have to be called glycerin as some come companies call it glycerol:-D
Good video Kevy. I have a 1963 Slim Adjustable and it is certainly one of my favorite razors. I especially like using it on setting 3 with a Feather blade.
Nice one Tim. Sounds good to me. Kevy :)
Very nice Kevy. Glycerin and AS, interesting twist and looks like it works. Love the vintage Gillette adjustables. You're right about them feeling like no blade loaded. Great video. Enjoy!
Adding the glycerin transformed the Aqua vela into a great feeling splash. Cheers. Kevy :)
Hey Kevy, just ordered the Proraso shave cream from maggards. Yes they do have it. $ 20.00 ( USD). Great deal! I’ll definitely keep you posted on how I like it, so you can keep everybody updated! Thank you so very much for everything!
You're very welcome. I'm always happy to try and answer questions. Yes, let me know how you like the Proraso when you get it. Kevy :)
Good shave Kevy. That soap looks slick and creamy. Proraso always delivers.
Thanks. It's even better than the normal Proraso in the tubs. Excellent cream. Kevy :)
They also have that scent of the shave cream in an after shave balm if you really like the scent
Sounds great. Kevy :)
i too apply my last lather on my face till i clean my brush and razor and put them away. it actually works wonders. so good.
Great video Kevy, I've just bought the wood & spice and the Azur lime both fantastic CREAMS, at the time a few weeks ago I couldn't find a review from the UK or the USA there was plenty of European videos but not in English so at the time I just took a gamble and fantastic CREAMS are they, I bought them from Executive Shaving....All the best Mark.
Hi Mark. I like the sound of all the scents on these creams. They are excellent performers for sure. I plan to get the Cypress and Vetiver one from Santa! Cheers. Kevy :)
Check these prices (10% off with code on the first one):
www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso
A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific:
www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
The Slim Adjustable is one of my favorite targets when I'm looking for vintage razors to buy. I'm also gonna buy the Black Beauty as well
The Slim adjustable is a lot of people's favourite vintage razor. Cheers. Kevy :)
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My Gillette Slim Adjustable K2 is one of my favorite razors. Such wonderful shaves !
That are superb razors! Kevy :)
Great shave Kevy. The wood and spice has to be one my favs from Proraso. I used it with my wood handle open comb razor from West Coast Shaving and it performed excellent. I placed about a nickle size amount in between the boar hairs of my brush then sprinkled a few drops on top of the hairs. Afterwards I started bowl lathering and it was amazing how much creamy smooth lather was generated. I also felt the slickness and amazing cushioning on my face from the cream. The scent is strong but pleasant. I did get some of the wood and spicy notes in there but I also got some honey nuances from it as well. I’d like to try the other two fairly new creams as well. I’m sure they’re good. Hope your having a great day Kevy. Looking forward to more of your funny, interesting and well put together videos.
Hey Frank. Great mini review in your comment. Yes there is a sweet smell at the base of the scent, that might be the vanilla. I'm gouging to ask Santa for the other fragrances in this cream! Lol! I'd better start behaving then! Have a great week ahead mate. All the best. Kevy :)
Thanks Kevy. I’m sure Santa would oblige even though he hasn’t shaved for a long time. Lol. Always look forward to my “mail” calls. Can’t say it too loud or the Mrs might hear and might want to use my “hardware” and “software”. Have a great one brother.
I've been praising this one for months now on the shaving FB groups that Kevy reads religiously! The scent lights up my entire shaving drawer and lasts for a few hours after the shave. I bought the cologne, too. I'm disappointed that Kevy didn't spring for the 275 ml pouch and just had a sample! Sacré bleu! Take a look at the price (and there's a 10% off discount code!): www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso
A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific:
www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
Thanks for the awesome info Shave-A-Thon. I’d like to pick up and try the other 2 new creams. Sound scrumptious.
What a great shave Kevy! I'm really liking the scent profiles of these new Proraso creams. Sure hope they offer them in smaller tubes at some point
Kevy - did you just see this comment? I received an email notice 2 days ago that you read it! The site in the first link doesn't even exist anymore!
Sputniks are fantastic blades have been getting up to 5 comfortable shaves out of a single blade.
I was very impressed with the Sputnik. Cheers. Kevy :)
Great shave and video mate! 👍👍👍
Cheers mate! Kevy :)
Ok, just got this in. LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff!! Thank you so much!! I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone! I can’t wait to try the other scents either!
Brilliant! I'm glad you like it. Kevy :)
Another fantastic video Kevy. Love the slim adjustable. I too have a M3. My birthdate razor. That Proraso looks fantastic. Must give it a try. Cheers
Thanks Kirk. Yes the slim's are great razors. The Proraso cream is an awesome performer in my opinion. Cheers. Kevy :)
Thanks for reviewing new or recent lines of products. I had not seen anyone reviewing these new Proraso creams. I have also been looking for youtubers to review the line of products of the Shaving Shop/The Club (the Charkalis line of products). Have you thought of buying and reviewing any of them? I have ordered a couple of things from his shop but they have yet to arrive.
I've seen a few of Peter's stuff. Looks amazing. It's not easy to get the aftershaves shipped to the UK due to the alcohol content. The reviews of some of his soaps look brilliant. I've not got or tried any just yet. Cheers. Kevy :)
Sputnik I believe was Russia's first attempt to launch a satellite into space...before the Americans..Good shave Kevy...Kong always delivers...had mine for a year now...still same price from Sterling....you should invite a friend for a shave with all that lather left over...The after shave "not in the US". I love Aqua Velva musk...quite popular with the shaving community...cheap....and dependable...Give Riley a cuddle from us...cheers!
sputnik=satelite in russian
Thanks for the info Bill. The Kong is an amazing brush. Whips up a lather in no time. I think I might've made slightly too much lather today. This is an excellent cream. =Riley says woof and thanks for the cuddle. Cheers mate. Kevy :)
Bought the wood and spice aftershave balm blindly and honestly I smelled it and haven't used it just not my scent way to overpowering good thing it was only 8 euro
Hey kevy, love the videos!! Being a newbie at DE wet shaving, I have learned so much from you! I am wanting to treat myself to a new razor for Christmas. I’m looking to spend $50.00 - $100.00... I’m also wanting a new brush. What would you recommend? What websites would you recommend? Keep up all the great work with your videos! I always look forward to viewing them! Thanks again! CHEERS!!!
Smokey 1471 check out Maggards and west coast shaving as a start. They should have an array of options for you to sift thru
Thanks for the kind words. Well, the comment below is a good place to start looking for new shaving gear. As for the recommendation for your razor...I'm not sure what you have just now but an adjustable razor is an excellent razor to have in your den. You can make the shave as mild or as aggressive as you want it to be simply by turning the dial.
3 adjustable razors I would recommend are... The Parker Variant, The Merkur Progress and The Rockwell 6C. All well within your $50-$100 budget. There's lots of videos on here of reviews and thoughts of people using those 3 razors, but any one of them would work well for you. As for a brush, I would recommend getting a synthetic brush. They are great and are very easy to look after, they don't need to be soaked and they dry very quickly after use. Also they are super soft and great at lathering soaps and creams.
Razorock do some excellent synthetics. Maggards do some really good ones too. Hope that helps. All the best. Kevy :)
I agree with that. Kevy :)
Check the prices on Connaughtshaving.com as well as Shaving.ie, GiftsandCare.com and TVBshaving.com.
Great video Kevy!!Gillette Slim is one of my favorite vintage razors! Man that's a nice bathroom and shower bro!!
Thanks Michael. I love my Gillette slim too, greta razor. Cheers. Kevy :)
Hi Kevy, great shave!
I've got the shaving cream, balm and cologne of the wood and spice and must say it's a great shave, I've asked Santa for the Azur lime and might need to pick up Cypress and Vetyver too!
On a side note if you are ever selling that slim please give me a shout; I've been looking for an M3 for sometime now...I have a 1962 H1 but am looking out for am M3
cheers
Hi Stevie. It's a really good cream. I'm asking the big man for the Cypress and vetiver set. If I ever do sell it - which I doubt - I'll keep you in mind. I'd be happy to swap you for one in a similar condition. Cheers. Kevy :)
I have some Cyprus and vetiver on the way to me, kev. Gonna take a bit to get it here, but no doubt worth the time.
I've got some of that too George. I've not tried it yet 😂 Need to use it soon. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves let me know when you do, Mate
Kevy Shaves add me on Facebook, Eric Latta and I have some good conversation on his channel, Adventures in wet shaving.
Hello from Florida,USA! Great shave. Cheers !
Hey Trevie. Good to hear from you. Hello!! Thanks, all the best. Kevy :)
Great video Kevy always enjoyable. Love getting tips to help me shave better. Love the slim I have 4from my birth year
Thanks Mark. 4 Slims from your birth year? Wow, brilliant! One for each quarter? Kevy :)
Yes, where can you find that cream? Already looked on eBay and they don’t have it.
Maggard razors have it. Here's the link - bit.ly/2Ak4XuR Kevy :)
Check the prices on these sites: www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso
A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific:
www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
Nice Shave Kevy. Like the Glycerine added to the Aqua Velva. Must give that a try mate,...!!!!
Thanks Chris. It definitely works well. Give it a go. Kevy :)
I wonder if they are trying to mimic the Creed spice and wood. I've been holding off the urge to buy an adjustable eagerly anticipating the Rockwell adjustable that's been in the pipeline (if it ever gets released)
I'm not sure. I've never smelled the Creed Wood and Spice. That campaign for the new Rockwell seems to be taking forever. Hope you get it soon. Cheers. Kevy :)
I've been wanting to try this line. It's called The Single Blade Line. It's $20 USD for 9.5 ounces. Quite the value
If the other scents are as strong as this one, I'm going to pick them up. Amazing cream. Cheers. Kevy :)
I am very interested in buying some of this. How does the smell of the Woods and Spice compare to the smell of Proraso Red?
Completely different from Proraso red Chris. Much more stronger. I think the description nails it...woodsy and spicy. A little bit of floral/herb in there too. It's a little sweet scent at the base of the scent which I think is the vanilla. I really like it but as you know someone else might not but don't let that put you off. It's a nice smelling cream and the performance is ace. Cheers. Kevy :)
Kevy's right. Wood and Spice is much stronger. Giftsandcare.com has it with a 10&% off code and these two have even better prices. I'm sure the Azur Lime and Cypress and Vetiver are great as well. I bought both the Wood & Spice cream and cologne back in May. It lights up my storage drawer:
Check the prices on these sites: www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso
A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific:
www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
I don't use cartridge razors, but I've heard of people that use brushes and soaps that do. So I wonder why you said you can't use this particular soap with a cart?
I think it's because it's so slick with the amount of coconut oil, that it will clog up a cartridge razor very easily. I'm sure you could try it, and as long as the razor was rinsed regularly, it might work. Cheers. Kevy :)
Ah yes, of course
Excellent shave Kevy.
Cheers abe. Kevy :)
That brush sounds like a synthetic Scot! hahaha Good to see you Kevy... nice shave :)
Yes, it is a big Synthetic Scottish brush!! Lol! Cheers. Kevy :)
Nice shave Kevy, and I hope you managed to rinse away all that lather without clogging up your drain. :)
Have a look for a product called 444, I think it's Portuguese. I've seen a few people mixing it with aftershave, the same way you used the vegetable glycerine.
Thanks Dave. I think I misjudged the potential of this cream!! Thanks for the info, I'll have a look for the 444. Kevy :)
Where can you get the new Proraso Wood and Spice cream?
I've bought it on Amazon last week.
Shave Lounge in UK sell it as do some others
Amazon has it as do lots of the online stores in the UK. Here's the Amazon link - amzn.to/2Ao2IGX Cheers. Kevy :)
Good evening Kevy! Yeah, Russian just goes pass my understanding as well. Nice Gillette Slim Adjustable...I find settings 5 to 7 work best on my face, depending on the choice of blade. I loved the voice characters of the Scottish Kong and French Plisson. You are a man who knows his craft. What I been using to shave? Well, I sent you a few photographs so you can have a peek. My affair with the 1955 Gillette Red Tip loaded with a Wilkinson Sword blade came to a tragic end...lol. It seems the German made Wilkie gave up mid-shave and drew blood; leaving a nasty razor burn. Brilliant lather. That was a delightful shave. I find that attempting to shave with the Slim on anything less than setting 4 is useless. YMMV. Thanks for posting and shave on, Kevy.
Hi Todd. I only had a couple of days growth so didn't want to go too high. The Plisson is pining for her big Scottish cousin! Lol! Ouch, razor burn is horrible. I feel your pain. I probably should've left the razor on 5. Setting 4 was struggling on my cheek as you saw in the video. I'll know the next time. Have a good week mate. Kevy :)
Thanks Kevy for doing this review, I've just received the Azur Lime cream & Balm and am thinking of buying the other two scents, depending on your reviews, can't beat Proraso for price :)
These creams are much better than the Proraso soaps in my opinion. Cheers. Kevy 😀
are u sure there is a cypress & vetiver splash? I can find the Edt, but not the splash.
I think you're right . There is only an EDT and balm. I thought there would be a splash. Oh well... Cheers. Kevy 😀
Damn that soap sounds great. I'm with you though, the Cypress & Vetyver sounds even more amazing.
It's a great soap. Santa is bringing me the cypress and vetiver. Looking for ward to using that. Cheers. Kevy 😀
Also what does it do when you leave your left over shave cream or soap on after a shave kev
It feels good to be putting the leftover cream or soap on freshly shaved skin. Also, most of these soaps/creams have good ingredients in them which is good for your skin. Leaving it on your skin for a few minutes after a shave while you clean up the rest of your gear then rinse it off, leaves your skin feeling even better than it did.
I always like to make a lot of lather to use it for this reason. I enjoy it as it leaves my skin soft and feeling great. Some people say it's a waste of lather but I enjoy it and that's all that matters to me! Lol! Cheers. Kevy :)
Kevy Shaves thanks mate will try it
Then why on earth would you add another 10 chemicals and oils to your skin with a balm? The oils from the shaving soaps/creams and aftershaves are more than enough!
Hi Kev happy new year,
I'm thinking of buying this cream Vetyver & Cypress version. Here in Greece costs 7 euros the 100ml and is quite rare to find.
Is it better than usual Proraso? SLickness? Cushion?
Hi, happy new year. Yes it's better than the normal Proraso. It has better slickness cushion and glide in my opinion. Go get some! Cheers. Kevy :)
Where do you source your Proraso? ShavingStation?
Hi Jeff. Just depends really. Shaving Station has this Proraso and you can get it on Amazon and ebay too. Cheers. Kevy :)
Thanks for your speedy reply. Just bought my first DE as getting fed up of cartridges/disposables and the effect on the planet! All tips welcome!
Hey Jeff, Good stuff mate. Any questions, feel free to ask. Cheers. Kevy :)
Kevy Shaves Cheers! Merkur 33C ordered plus Proraso red. Wish me luck!
I actually bought the Stirling Kong after seeing you use it and now every time i use mine,have do my deep tough guy voice imitation while im shaving and i think it drives my Wife crazy.It is a good brush though lol
Ha ha ha! That genuinely made me laugh! Great brush! Cheers. Kevy 👍
Is your house on the beach? I can hear seagulls sing, are they? And Riley scratching, that's a regular sound on your shave den LOL. Great shave, BTW. Loving my K1 slim at setting 6 more every day.
Ha ha Martin!! I'm not too far from the beach. Sometimes the seagulls come inland a bit looking for food. That's probably why you can hear them. Good to hear you're liking the Slim, brilliant razor. Cheers. Kevy :)
Do they still sell that Proraso? I’d like to try it
They do! I think they're bringing this stuff out in smaller tubes. Kevy 😀
I’ll keep an eye out thx!
-Mike 🌹
I’ll keep an eye out thx!
-Mike 🌹
I’ll keep an eye out thx!!!
-Mike 🌹
Excellent shave, better watch out, PETA will be after you!
Ha ha! Gorilla's in the mist! Kevy :)
Quelle Coincidence! I just shaved with a Gillette Slim Adjustable N 4 using that same blade. :D
Well there you go. Good shave?
I need this cream!!
Yes, you do! Lol!
Hi Kevy. 'Sputnik' is Russian for 'fellow-traveller.' I think there're good blades. Cheers!
That are good blades. Thanks for the translation. Kevy :)
OMG a brush that it speaks!
Have the same problem with many of my creams & soaps... pffff.. I have them in a box in my bedroom. I go to sleep... "Hey George, it's me, Cella, why you abandoned me? Hey, it's me, Proraso Red, where are you? I dried out! " Oh come on, let me sleep you dirty b@SteRds!
Nice shave again Kev. The cream,great, it is difficult to find in Greece, but I hope to come soon. Hope one of the upcoming videos to be Razorock Emperor. Fantastic scent! Cheers!
Bought the Nivea 2phase! Burns like hell, for only a few seconds fortunately!
I love a great alcohol burn from an aftershave! Anytime someone complains about it, I refer them to this line from a famous Paul McCartney tune: th-cam.com/video/fK5oJcn99d4/w-d-xo.html
Shave- a-thon haha yeah nothing wrong with that but when it burns I think I had a rough shave.
Ha ha! You have talking soaps and I have a talking brush! Lol! I don't have RazoRock Emperor yet. The 2 phase does sting but not for too long. Cheers. Kevy :)
Did that scent stay with you for awhile?
-Brandon
It does stick around for a while, yes. The bathroom was still smelling of the cream after the shave. Cheers. Kevy :)
I keep the pouch in its back in my shaving drawer in the file cabinet. the whole drawer smells of it. The cologne is great, too! I'd like to get the Azur Lime and Cypress and Vetiver scents, too. Check these prices. There's a 10% disc. code for the first link:
www.tvbshaving.com/Proraso-Shaving-cream-Wood-and-spice-275ml.html?search=proraso
A friend picked up in Italy for me before the summer. The customer service here was terrific:
www.soloestetica.it/item/proraso-sapone-da-rasatura-in-vescica-wood-and-spice-275-ml.html
Nice shave Kevy. Cut down on the caffeine though 😜
Ha ha! Good call! Kevy :)
Shiver me timbers arggghh
for those who cant get the nivea 2 phase this rox!
5 Stars 🌟⭐⭐⭐⭐✨💈💪
Thank you! 😀
Horosho, komrade!
he only sent that much because Paul Green bought it 😂
Ha ha!
At first I thought you would also use the russian clone of the Gillette adjustable because of the Sputnik lol. The clone looks even better to me: shavenook.com/showthread.php?tid=5892
Thanks for the link. That razor looks very interesting. Cheers. Kevy :)
Actually watched this on the big screen television tonight. Noticed what i thought were weepers during the first pass but now I think they were scars. Ha ha.... The cream looked good. How strong was the scent? Looked amazing on the big screen.
Oh no! Kevy on the big screen will scare any pets you have Tom! Lol! My face does have a few battle scars now. All from previous shaves I might add. The Proraso cream is fantastic. The scent strength straight from the tub is about 8-9. No kidding, it's a very strong scented cream. I like it. Cheers. Kevy :)
Kevy always has the weepers under control. Just take a look: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=363146944126757&set=p.363146944126757&type=3&theater
Kevy Shaves awesome sir. Looking forward to seeing this in Canadian on-line stores.