Proraso Shaving Cream for Men Review | Men's Best Shave Cream

Is Proraso Men’s Shaving Cream Any Good?

I had seen Proraso Shaving Cream on drug store shelves for a while, but didn't feel like buying it for full price. But when I saw it last week for just $6.00 at my local Shoppers Drug Mart, I grabbed it and gave it a try.

Proraso has different versions – the one I picked up was Proraso Green Shaving Cream with Eucalyptus and Menthol. Its blue and white packaging looks classic, distinctive and catches the eye right away.

The moment I opened Proraso Shaving Cream’s cap, the smell of Eucalyptus hit me. Also, it has the classic barbershop smell that reminded me of the old days going to the barber.

I used a shaving brush to lather my face. The Proraso shaving cream felt creamy, but I didn’t get the heavy, rich lather I was expecting. Also, I felt like the lather didn’t stay put too long and I had to rush to finish shaving.

My overall experience was satisfying, but nothing so great that I have to keep using it in the future. Especially considering that Proraso Shaving Cream costs double or triple the cost of other shaving cream, unless you are buying it on sale.

Proraso Shaving Cream is priced at $10-$12 (if not on sale) and I think it can’t beat Nivea Shaving Cream, which only costs $3 - $4. I am willing to try other versions of Proraso Shaving Cream, but only when I can get them on sale.

I have made a Proraso Shaving Cream Review video, available on YouTube, which can be accessed here:

Is Proraso Shaving Cream Any Good?

Buying The Cheapest Possible Planner on Amazon | 2022 Pocket Small Daily Weekly Planner by Teamcan

What’s The Cheapest Planner on Amazon You can Buy?

I just did a review of the popular Moleskine 12 Month Weekly Planner 2022 last week and since then Ive been thinking of what the cheapest planner you can possibly buy on Amazon is.

After searching through Amazon, I came across a brand I’d never heard of called Eteamcan. They offer a Classic 12 Month pocket planner that is small and easy to carry. So, I wanted to try and see whether buying this would be a waste of money or would work just fine.

Eteamcan’s small (4.2" X 3"), lightweight weekly planner is good for everyday use and even when you are travelling. According to the manufacturer, the paper is high-quality, smooth Daolin Paper and the front and back cover are made of black fabric mixed material.

I was expecting a poor-quality notebook, but I have to say that this cheap notebook is not bad at all and exceeded my expectations. Each page has 4 days on one side and 3 days on the other side. There is a lot of information provided in the beginning of the notebook, such as time zones, holidays, necessary metric charts, a calorie chart, a clothing size chart, etc., but the problem is they are so small that it is hard to read. I brought them close to my eyes and couldn’t figure out what’s there.

The paper quality is acceptable and the ink didn’t bleed through when I wrote with my pen. Overall, I would say it’s not a waste of $10 and good enough for everyday uses as a pocket notebook.

For further details, you can watch the video below:

I Bought The Cheapest 2022 Pocket Planner on Amazon

Soundcore 3 by Anker | Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Best Portable Mid-Priced Bluetooth Speaker | Anker Soundcore 3

I was looking for a Bluetooth soundbar that is small enough to sit on my small desk, durable, and good looking. After looking at a bunch of them, Soundcore 3 by Anker seemed to fit my criteria.

Priced at somewhere between $75 to $90 at online retailers, Soundcore 3 is not cheap or too expensive. So, I grabbed one.

I was surprised to see the quality and how good looking this tiny speaker is. When I turned it on, I was even more surprised at its sound quality.

There is also a Soundcore app to customize bass, treble, and midrange to enhance your listening experience. If you don't want to bother with that, you can choose Soundcore's own presets, such as Soundcore signature, Voice, Treble Boost, and Balanced.

Its IPX7 rating means it is completely waterproof and can even be submerged in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The X in the rating means it hasn't been tested for solid objects, but I saw videos online where the Soundcore 3 took mud and sand abuse and still functioned properly.

I mainly use my Soundcore 3 to listen to podcasts, online radio, and streaming music services. It definitely makes a difference having the sound come from a good speaker, rather than a phone.

Its battery life seems to be a lot better than I expected and I only charge it once every 2 weeks with 2-3 hours of use daily.

If you would like to view the review video, please visit the link below:

Soundcore 3 by Anker Bluetooth Speaker Review

Zhiyun Smooth 5 Smartphone Gimbal – What You Need to Know

Zhiyun Smooth 5 Smartphone Gimbal – First Impression Highlights

My previous AOCHUAN smartphone gimbal broke into pieces after only 8 months. I did some research before buying a new gimbal and the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Smartphone Gimbal seems to be the best gimbal on the market now, at least for what matters to me.

Today, I will share my initial thoughts after using the Zhiyun Smooth 5 for 2 weeks.

- I don’t like the fact that Zhiyun is forcing us to install the app to activate the Gimbal. I think Zhiyun is doing this to rack up downloads on Google and the Apple pay store.

- Half of the buttons on the Zhiyun Smooth 5 won’t work if you don’t use their app. This is another sneaky business model to force people to use their app.

- The Zhiyun Smooth 5 is well made and feels sturdy. The material and craftmanship don’t feel cheap and are of high quality.

- The stabilization quality is very good. I tested the Zhiyun Smooth 5 in 50 to 70 km/h wind and -20°C temperature without issues. One time, the strong wind flipped my phone from the gimbal, but it happened only once and the wind at that time had hit 70 km/h.

- Various modes (like all follow, lock, vortex, etc.) can be controlled by pressing the mode button on the gimbal, but the problem is that the mode indicator lights are so small that they are very difficult to see outdoors.

- Surprisingly, the Zhiyun Smooth 5 works perfectly with the GoPro 10 action camera, although Zhiyun doesn’t mention this anywhere. I have a full video on this.

I am sharing my Zhiyun Smooth 5 experiences and tips in this video playlist: Zhiyun Smooth 5 Smartphone Gimbal 101- Tips, Tricks, & the Basics

Best Personal Small Space Heater? Amazon Basics Small Space Personal Heater

Amazon Basics 500-Watt Ceramic Small Space Personal Mini Heater

I was looking for a way to cut electricity costs by reducing running my central heater. At night when it’s time to sleep, a small space room heater in the bedroom should be good enough to keep warm without running the full heater in the unit.

I was searching for the best portable small space heater for winter and found the Amazon Basics 500-Watt Ceramic Small Space heater.

It’s a basic heater with just an on and off switch. There is no thermostat, so it will keep running continuously as long as you do not shut it off. It’s only 6.3" (16 cm) in size, draws 500W electricity, and it works fairly well for its $26 CAD cheap price.

I was able to run only this small heater in my bedroom (turning off central heating) and had no issues being cold at night while sleeping. It kept running all night to keep me warm.

It has its noise, as it runs continuously, but it’s tolerable and doesn’t interfere with sleep or feel too noisy. I was surprised at the amount of heat it generates, being so small and portable.

Overall, I am happy with the product. If I had to, I could complain about it not having a thermostat and timer switch, but those would increase the cost as well.

I have made a video review of the Amazon Basics 500-Watt Small Space Mini Heater, which you can visit by following the link below:

Tiny Heater Gives Tons of Heat | Amazon Basics 500-Watt Ceramic Small Space Personal Mini Heater