Proraso Shaving Soap
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Best overall
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Current price
$9.00
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, Proraso's green-tub shaving soap is the most widely endorsed starter and daily-driver soap in the category. High-trust threads on r/wicked_edge repeatedly describe it as the soap most people try first and stick with for years, with one community post calling a recent shave with it 'the smoothest and closest shave of my life.' Verified-purchase reviewers on Amazon back this up with a 4.7 average across roughly 19,700 reviews. Specialist sites like theshavingedge.com and shavegazette.com note the soap lathers quickly with relatively little water, produces a creamy and abundant lather sufficient for three passes, and rinses cleanly without leaving skin tight.
What reviewers liked
- Strong, repeated endorsements from r/wicked_edge as the default wet-shaving soap
- Easy to lather quickly with relatively little water, per theshavingedge.com and shavegazette.com
- 4.7-star Amazon average across roughly 19,700 verified reviews
- Excellent value — a single tub lasts months of daily shaves
- Widely available at retail, not just specialty stores
Where it falls short
- sharpologist.com notes cushion is lighter than premium artisan soaps
- Menthol/eucalyptus scent is polarizing and may irritate sensitive skin
- Requires a brush and bowl for best results, adding to the up-front cost
- Some r/wicked_edge users say the scent is milder or different than they expected
Across the reviewers we read, Proraso's green-tub shaving soap is the most widely endorsed starter and daily-driver soap in the category. High-trust threads on r/wicked_edge repeatedly describe it as the soap most people try first and stick with for years, with one community post calling a recent shave with it 'the smoothest and closest shave of my life.' Verified-purchase reviewers on Amazon back this up with a 4.7 average across roughly 19,700 reviews.
Specialist sites like theshavingedge.com and shavegazette.com note the soap lathers quickly with relatively little water, produces a creamy and abundant lather sufficient for three passes, and rinses cleanly without leaving skin tight. sharpologist.com agrees the glide and lather creation are strong, while flagging that the cushion is somewhat lighter than richer artisan soaps. The menthol-and-eucalyptus scent is divisive — some r/wicked_edge users love the cooling tingle, others find it too strong, particularly for morning shaves on sensitive skin.
The trade-off is clear in the consensus: this is a high-value, easy-to-use, broadly available soap that performs well above its price, but it is not the most luxurious cushion or post-shave on the market, and the menthol can put off shavers with reactive skin.
- Made in Italy
- 5.2 oz (147 g)
- New Formulation
It is the shaving soap/cream most people tried at first, and stuck with it for years because it worked out well for them and they liked it.
The first is a great, mild, pleasant balm and leaves a great, clean face feel. The second is a dead match for the green tub and pairs well with ...
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