Proraso Red

[@bobleroe3859]

My favorite sandalwood shave soap is Crabtree & Evelyn, but I like the Proraso red, and I appreciate how the handheld cup is so easy to use. I also use their pre-shave. In general Proraso appears to be a favorite among wet shavers, and I can see why.

[@MarkSzorady]

Prorsao is top notch stuff at a very affordable price.:) Price for performance is another reason why, I think, wet shavers like it so much.:)

[@Colt-ii4qn]

This was going to be my next shave soap, thank you so much for your review. Love your very positive personality 😃👍

[@MarkSzorady]

Thanks very much for the kind words!:) Appreciated!:)

[@EricAdamsYT]

I just received a tub of this today along with a new to me 1966 Gillette Slim Adjustable and had the finest shave of my life, no exaggeration. The fragrance is fantastic. I’ve enjoyed smelling it all day. I’m new to wet shaving so it’s early days but having solid tools has made my journey very enjoyable. I’ve learned so much from your videos. I’m sure you know already but in case not, you’ve made it easy for a beginner to get started. Thanks for putting so much great information out there for others to learn.

[@MarkSzorady]

Eric, thanks so much for the very kind words. It's very satisfying to know you and others have learned a bit from my videos.:) And, you are so very correct, having solid tools and doing all the proper prep will make for an enjoyable and fantastic shave. That Slim is an absolutely wonderful razor! I just had a 1963 model (I-3) re-plated and it gives a glorious shave. So I understand the shaving result you recently achieved. Which is why new wet shavers, and those with several years under their belts, continue to do the traditional wet shave...it's a great way to shave, you get a great, smooth result, and it allows you to jut simply have some time to yourself. Again, thanks for the really nice words. Wonderful to hear of your progress! Shave on!:)

[@bighands69]

Did you inherit the Slim Adjustable or did you buy it. I got a hand me down from my father 30 years ago and I still use it today.

[@DaveR24]

Great soap scent. I was lucky enough to find it for $2 a tube at HomeGoods two weeks ago. I had only used Proraso Green and Proraso White, so I was very interested in the Red. After using it a few times, it is my top Proraso scent. I also bought the after shave splash (had to pay full price for it on Amazon) and it smells even better. Great shave video.

[@leehaseley2164]

Great shave again Mark, and you are not talking Proraso red up too much. Proraso Sandalwood is the only Sandalwood I have used and the only one I want to use. I loved it from the very first sniff. It is so rich, warming and cozy, that it just makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. And, the scent stays with you for hours. As I watch you, I am whipping up another Franken-Arko-soap, this one for a friend I just got into DE shaving.

[@MarkSzorady]

Lee, I I'm really looking forward to trying your Franken-Arko-Soap method.:) The Proraso's Red Scent is quickly becoming a welcome friend.:)

[@achimkohlhage1328]

One of the best value for money soaps out there, pretty slick as well. The other italian icon is Cella, my 1.5kg brick is lasting for 'decades'... Cheers fm Singapore+

[@MarkSzorady]

I have Cella Brick, as well!:) Great stuff!:)

[@robertross8565]

I tried Proraso Red (in a tube) for the first time. Oh my god- this stuff is amazing. Measured out 1/2 tsp and lathered it in a bowl. Could not believe how fast it lathered up. Plenty of lather for a 3 pass shave. So fast and convenient. Great shaving cream to use if you’re in a hurry.

[@bobleroe3859]

Proraso red is one of my favorites and I use the pre-shave also. I like the scent; it's a unique take on sandalwood but very pleasing. And BOOM! lather.

[@pbennett13]

thanks for sharing.. so I’m assuming you prefer face lathering to bowl lathering? Or does it depend on what type of soap or cream you are using?

[@michaeldelise5202]

Great video and great shave Mark, as always👍🏻. I have a lot of artisan soaps, but I will always have Proraso in my den. Love them all green, red, white, and blue.

[@MarkSzorady]

Thanks, Michael.:) Proraso blue is next on my list!:)

[@wayneo5342]

Thanks for yet another wonderful shave video. I would love to get one of those Viking adjustable razors, but I just for the life of me cannot understand why one side has a comb and the other does not on the shaving head. It just kind of defeats the purpose of having two edges on the blade of an adjustable razor. Any thoughts?

[@charlespreiss3426]

This soap and stirling spice are the two I alternate and I have aftershave and cologne for both, depending on the occasion or my mood I pick one of the two scents. Great lather and slickness and I use red because I have dry skin and it really helps

[@MarkSzorady]

Charles, thanks for sharing this. Others who might have the same requirements for their skin will find it helpful.:)

[@juliogiuliani3405]

Very nice shave Mark! Thanks!

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Mark- Great shave and soap review; thank you! I have yet to give the Proraso Red a try, but will definitely do so. I hope you have a great weekend ahead and best regards, as always!

[@MarkSzorady]

Thanks, Mike.:) Proraso Red is definitely a different sent, but I've grown to like it.:)

[@ronr3623]

Great video George, if you like the Proraso Red soap you will definitely like the Proraso red Sandal wood Aftershave which is much better a scent but similar to the soap and is called a lotion for what ever reason. I like to but some cream or croap in a lathering bowl at night and let it sit out because it seems to sweeten the sent more when you start to lather in the morning and drives off some of the preservatives in the soap that distorts the cream's true scent . Some guys do not use a balm because the lotion has good properties for the skin from my limited research. I still enjoy the TOBS scent a little more but it is great that there are different sandal wood scents to choose from for us all to enjoy.

[@joerouse7908]

Proraso red was the very first shaving soap I ever bought. I love the scent. I will sometimes just pop the lid off to take a whiff. I got TOBS sandalwood and expected a similar scent and instead got a strong perfume scent. Not what I expected and I’m not a fan. I had a hard time getting a lather with Proraso. I know people say it is the easiest soap to lather. But I was new and didn’t know what I was doing. One day I put some water on top to let it bloom and presto, that was what it needed.

[@MarkSzorady]

Hi, Joseph Rouse. Yes, Proraso Red's scent is really more organic and earthy than the TOBS sandalwood. Prorso Red has really grown on me.:) I put hot wter on all my pucks, shower, then dump excess and load the brush for a face lather.:) A great way to start the day.:)

[@TheVapSter]

I want to try the new proraso base when it gets to the states. I have a tub that I need to work through. Well I have many I need to work through but it would probably take me 25 years to through all my soap. I may end up going through them and getting rid of the ones that tend to not get much use.

[@buddyblankenship4186]

Proraso red was the 1st soap I started with years ago , I guess where I started with it , that is what I compare all the other sandlewood scents to . Love Proraso red !

[@whippet6636]

If you like the scent of the soap you will love the Proraso aftershave both will always be in my house, also the soap imo performs well thx mark.

[@MarkSzorady]

My pleasure.:) Yes, I need to try the Red after shave.:)

[@vintagelife5195]

My favorite sandalwood soap. They do a great job on the scent.

[@MarkSzorady]

As I mentioned, it's growing on me.)

[@MarkSzorady]

@Yak1B I recent;y di a couple of videos giving an overview of soaps and some of my favorites.:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnuzfHmtgN6Ehdk kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZDam5RmormJZ5Y Among my favorites, I forgot to mention Pre de Provence.:) I guess it was squirrled away on my shelf and I simply forgot to grab it. Plus, I had just gotten the Captain's Choice Bay rum Shave Soap, so I guess that was in the front of my mind. but the PDP is terrific stuff. It rivals Tabac in some ways, but is non-tallow.:) I used it this morning and it made heaps of lather from just a few swirls during the brush load.:)

[@Shaverboy516]

Love Proraso white, and I have to say the soap smells better once you start whipping a lather in a bowl.

[@MarkSzorady]

I agree!:)

[@laszlodrozdik4738]

Dear Mark, since I have been (DE) wetshaving for more than 5 years now I have to tell you that if I open my bathroom cabinet I can count more than 10 pieces of PRORASO soaps. And this is not accidental at all. Have you tried their pre-shave stuff yet? I use them all the time. It is like as if you lubricate with menthol...So I am definitely a PRORASO fan.

[@MarkSzorady]

László , yes, I've used their pre--shave.:) I need to restock.:) Proraso is great!:) Next up for me will be Proraso Blue. Only wish they made it in a soap. I only see a cream available.:)

[@rbreynolds]

Man, I really hope that I can eventually develop the technique of shaving to the point that I can enjoy a shave like you do! I am only on my 2nd wet shave and have already learned a ton of technique watching your videos. Thank you so much!

[@MarkSzorady]

Ron, thanks for the nice words. A couple of things regarding my wet shave journey which may help yours. It took some time for my skin to adapt to the wet shave. I'd say about three to four weeks.:) I was coming from having shaved with an electric razor for years. So, my skin was really drinking in the moisture and other great skin-food ingredients from soaps, balms, etc. I also kept things on the mild side. The razors I used were mild, yet efficient. I continue to favor mild razors.:) Also, I kept reminding myself to use a light touch. I guess that's why I always say in my videos, "30 degrees, a light touch, let the razor do all the work, gentlemen." Many cartridge razors users, IMHO, have to overcome the muscle memory of pressing down, a remnant from using a cart for so long. This is not to say that my shaves are free from the occasional nick. They do happen once in a blue moon. However, because of technique, slickness of pre-shave and lather, etc., they are minimal. Usually, they close up with during the cold water rinse. If the nick needs further treatment, I also have recovery tools like an alum block, styptic pencil, nick care stick, balm, after shave, balm, etc. to repair a nick easily and quickly so it heals. It usually heals/seals up minutes after the shave and is completely healed in time for the next shave.:) HTH.:)

[@rbreynolds]

@@MarkSzorady Mark, I too have shaved for years with an electric razor. When it finally stopped working I started to scramble to figure out what to buy next. I remembered as a kid, seeing my dad shave with an old Gillette butterfly razor and that is when I started searching the internet to figure out how to get started with wet shaving. Boy, my first shave looked nothing like all the KZbin videos. Instead of a weeper or two, my neck looked like I fell off my bicycle and got scrapped across the asphalt. After a couple days of heeling and watching lots of your videos, I was ready to give it another go...this time with pre-shave and a light touch. What a difference! I was down to just 3 cuts but still with quite a bit of irritation so I stopped my shave after 2 passes. The 3rd shave went even smoother. I was able to complete 3 passes with only 1 weeper that heeled by the time I cleaned up my brush. So again, I thank you for all the videos and tips and tricks! Smooth shaving my brotha! Ron

[@MarkSzorady]

@@rbreynolds Your journey sounds very, very similar to mine. My last electric razor gave up the ghost and I simply was tired of having to buy another one. I happened to stumble upon my late father's Gillette Super Speed and the rest is history, as they say. Great to hear that your shaves are going in a positive direction. Wonderful! Enjoy the wet shaving journey.:)

[@robbruno6713]

Best shaving product on planet earth .... I did laugh at one review saying they hated the green Proraso shaving cream and are going back to C.O. Bigelow... great videos!

[@MarkSzorady]

LOL!:):) THAT is funny!:):) Thanks for the kind words!":)

[@jonfornal7472]

I have never wet shaved before, but I did order the Viking Chieftain Jr Razor and the Viking Mild blades - based on your review video and recommendation of those products - along with a sample pack of Col Conk and the Poraso Red soap. Looking forward to getting started!

[@MarkSzorady]

Glad to hear the video helped.:) Start with the Proraso Red. It'll give you a thicker, denser lather. The Chieftain Jr. is perfect for someone just starting out.:) Also, give the Lord Platinum razor blade a look too.:) Only 7 bucks for 100. I was impressed at how smooth and comfortable for the price.:) Affiliate link Lord Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades, 100 blades (5x20): amzn.to/2B9udt5

[@jonfornal7472]

Mark Szorady Will do Mark thanks!

[@MarkSzorady]

@@jonfornal7472 Both are good, but Col conk is more of a brgain soap. Proraso offers a bit more protection, IMHO.:) Remember, and this really is impotant, "30 degrees, a light touch, let the razor do all the work, gentlemen." So use a light touch, short strokes, take your time, etc. Don't rush.:) Enjoy the sahve If you nick yourslef, don't be discouraged. The shaves with a safety razor, with time, patience, and practice, get better and better.:)

[@jonfornal7472]

Mark Szorady I have two shaves with the Chieftain Jr., the mild Viking blade, an Omega 10066 boar brush, and the Proraso Red like you suggested. Great experience so far - I’m hooked. I’m getting a great lather with the Proraso and the Omega, and I’ve also practiced with the Col Conk Amber with good results as well. Thanks for your help and I’m looking forward to more of your videos. Cheers sir!

[@scottdiamond94]

I like the Proraso Red, too. You can’t beat that deal from Marshall’s. I just started using grape seed oil as a pre shave. It works great, and it’s unscented.

[@MarkSzorady]

Where do you buy your grapeseed oil?

[@scottdiamond94]

Mark Szorady I had bought a small container in Ebay; however, I just found a large bottle of it - for the same price - at our new Lidl market for the same price (about $4!)

[@MarkSzorady]

@@scottdiamond94 Nice price and great that it's available locally for you.:)

[@jimgee2676]

i do not know what sandlewood is ,,,,what would you compare the smell with of this soap vcause i have no clue what sandlewood smells like

[@fr-cj5bt]

Hi is it necessary to use pre shave with Proraso soap?

[@magnoliamike]

I have the lighter one to the right of the screen. Might just use that soap next. It was my very first soap (Proraso Sandlewood) and I still have it over a year later!! My proraso puck never came out on me lol but... if that does happen you could use it to face lather

[@stephensmoot8874]

Very nice shave great product review 👍

[@MarkSzorady]

Thank you very much!:) Appreciated.:)

[@christopherhutchings6522]

Hi Mark, A bit late to the party on this one as I just subscribed but thought I'd chime in as I too am a fan of Proraso Red. My favorite sandlewood scent. Love your videos; upbeat, straightforward and to the point. Lots of product information and presentation is excellent. Also like that you keep current on the latest shaving products. Do you get any affiliation benefits from Amazon products purchased on Amazon.ca here in Canada? Hope so! Chris

[@MarkSzorady]

Chris, thanks very much for the kind words and I am so glad you enjoy the videos.:) I certainly enjoy making them and especially love the editing process. I guess that's the cartoonist in me. Instead of inking panels, I'm laying down an audio music track, doing some dissolves, etc.:) Yes, I do participate in the Amazon affiliate program and it helps to support the channel. I've also signed on with the affiliate program in Canada and the UK. I appreciate your support and, moving forward, will include links to amazon.ca.:) Sincerely appreciate you subscribing and again, thanks for the nice words about my content.:) And yes, Proroaso Red is really growing on me.:)

[@aleksandarivancevic1207]

Great video Mark!!! 💈 I love the Proraso Red, I use it frequently. I kind of like to think it has a vegetal scent, with a little bit of sandalwood back. I gotta get myself a tub of the Proraso Green!

[@ThaRedPitbull]

Nice shave. The only soap I have so far is Proraso Red. In the last month or so I have really gotten the mix down to get a good, slick lather. I have some Proraso Green foam but I don't like it since it dries so fast. How does the Proraso sensitive soap smell?

[@MarkSzorady]

Proraso White has a clean and fresh, lightly fragrant scent.:) the only way I can describe it. It doesn't overwhelm at all.:)

[@Shaverboy516]

ThaRedPitbull-Mix Mark is right, very clean almost like ivory soap, it’s nice and light, it’s my favorite and have not had any irritation since using it.

[@ThaRedPitbull]

@@Shaverboy516 Thanks. I think I'll get some.

[@markking9510]

I love the Proraso red. I’ve been using it myself the last several weeks. I like to scoop a bit into my scuttle and bowl lather, though I do find it dries out whatever part of my face I shave last. Anybody else have that with Proraso?

[@MarkSzorady]

I've not had that happen, that I can recall. I'll pay attention a bit more closely next time I shave with it.:)

[@johnkarachristos4749]

needs more water. It is a thirsty soap

[@brianmccarthy1322]

Save that soapy bloom water! If you need more water for the lather use this water. I lather up and then prepare the razor, that little delay gives the lather a little extra time to soften the beard.

[@jeroenbarbier3508]

Did you ever tried the blue?

[@MarkSzorady]

Yes. It was one of the blades I tried early on. However, I've always been confused over which blade is the blue and which is not.

[@jeroenbarbier3508]

@@MarkSzorady i am sorry i meant the proraso blue soap

[@MarkSzorady]

@@jeroenbarbier3508 I've not yet used Proraso blue. Hoping they offer it as soap in a tub. I prefer Proraso that way.:)

[@djfive-seven563]

i’ve been using this soap for about six months now and had been my go to for traveling. Awesome scent but the slickness of this soap is lacking compared to all other soaps I use. After doing a pass there is no residual slickness to speak of.

[@MarkSzorady]

Hi, DJ Five-Seven. Proraso Red's scent is one tht has brown on me over time.:) I like it.:) I dont' have any problem with slickness. Nice slickness with all the Proraso soaps. cCould the lack of residual slickness be due to the water? Too hard?

[@djfive-seven563]

Mark Szorady That’s probably the reason why. I’m in the north jersey area and I have noticed the water here is very hard.

[@ozmobozo]

I might be the only one in this planet but I hate Proraso. Not because it's a bad Brand and it's really not. But because it doesn't work on me. Main reason is red's scent is exactly the same with what I use to clean toilet floor. Green has something (probably menthol) too much and it makes my face red even though I don't have a sensitive skin. And I don't like white's performance. Quick note please don't beat me with a baseball bat because of this or try to sell me the brand because neither would work.

[@ozmobozo]

Oh forgot to say there's one problem with the Proraso and it's not personal. Proraso soaps leave a white gunk on your shaving equipment if you don't clean them hospital level. I found that dish detergent cleans the soap stains with ease though.

[@toddd7444]

your wife may say you are spending your money on just Proraso soap it's about time you spend it on me for a change? you my get more from her ? of what you want from her? NO MONEY NO LOVE FACT that's what my wife said to me hugs larry

[@jeffdurheim9153]

What are your favorite sandalwood soaps Mark?.,,,i love Mr Fine sandalwood scent. great shave

[@MarkSzorady]

I like both both TAOS and TOOBS sandalwood scents. But they are more refined, I'd say. Proraso Red, however, has more organic scent that has grown on me.:)