I wish I had joined this forum earlier....I could have provided some good advices, as I live in Italy.
If anyone needs help/insights on what to buy and where (especially in Milan, but also in the rest of Italy), or information on italian shaving products, feel free to ask and I'll be glad to help.
Hi Les,Based on a recent trip to Bologna: there is a chain of Italian beauty shops called Tigota, and they stocked some but not all of the Proraso range, and also Prep cream. I know that some Italian cities have a "Casa dei Rasoi" (House of Razors) that will stock some DE razors, straights, and a slightly wider range of creams and soaps. The one in Bologna had a range of Antica Barbiera as well as Mondial, and Cella both in the cream and the big block.
Beyond that, it's worth keeping a look out for souvenir or hardware shops, as sometimes they will stock a few shaving sundries. I didn't look in any barbers shops, but ones that offer a shave might sell some products as well.
Pharmacies don't stock anything, but supermarkets had a reasonable selection of Proraso and Noxzema (in cans).
I expected to be able to pick up a stock of Proraso Blu on my trip, but couldn't see it anywhere. I ended up ordering it from the Italian website of a well-known internet retailer.
We were there about six weeks ago, when it was pleasantly warm, but I imagine it's cooler now.Hi Les,
Interesting that you recently visited Bologna; I've been thinking of going there for a long weekend. How was your trip, especially at this time of year? Warm enough? How would you rate it as a holiday for a couple of days? Is it an interesting city to walk around? Would you go again?
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