In my opinion the pre shave is the best product Proraso make. I've never had a smoother or better shave than when combining the pre shave with a decent Ingrams lather.
Preshave : hot water and coal tar soap
Razor : gillette super speed flare tip
Blade : palm stropped derby extra
Cream : Erasmic
Brush : men - u boar brush
Post shave : cold water, alum and floid " the genuine " asl