Pre-Shave Oil. Nice!...oh wait, everything is sticky.

[ryanjewell]

Hello all,

So in trying lots of different things out, I tried out pre-shave oil as part of my prep. I really liked the result, shave-wise...but man, my razor, my hands, my sink...the stubble IN my sink were all sticky. I used CM 1705 Sandalwood...which I like the scent fine and liked shaving with it, just all the stickiness...

I'm sure some of them are gooey-er than others...anyone have recommendations? Trumpers Skin Food maybe? I like softening of the whiskers I got with it...like the scent...just looking for less of a mess.

[ackvil]

Try making your own. The recipe I follow (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Pre-shave_prep) is not sticky at all. If you want to spend extra money, T&H has a fine one, too.

[Bigsurprise]

I personally am a fan of the thicker PSOs. I just apply it after the shower, then wash my hands right after. So far, so good.

As far as thinner ones go, I tried the T&H PSO and it is pretty thin. It has quite a strong orange citrus scent though.

[Go West Young Man]

How much did you use? And if the answer is more than "4 small drops", then you used too much.

[jtb]

How much did you use? And if the answer is more than "4 small drops", then you used too much.

+1

You really only need about 2 drops, massage it into your wet face for a little while. It's really supposed to soften the skin and beard, not supply slickness.

[mmack66]

How much did you use? And if the answer is more than "4 small drops", then you used too much.

See? It is hard to resist the siren call of the pre-shave over-oilers.

[Go West Young Man]

See? It is hard to resist the siren call of the pre-shave over-oilers.

I know, I couldn't help myself! Next one is on you....

[CaptainK]

Try making your own. The recipe I follow (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Pre-shave_prep) is not sticky at all. If you want to spend extra money, T&H has a fine one, too.
That link points to an article with several recipes. Is there a particular one you use?

[ackvil]

That link points to an article with several recipes. Is there a particular one you use?

The one that read from ackvil: Five parts of Jason Natural Vitamin E oil, 5,000 i.u.( which is a mixture of almond, apricot, avocado, and what germ oil) plus .5 part of EVOO, glycerin, and one part each of almond oil, grape seed oil, and jojoba oil.

[CaptainK]

Yeah, NOW I remember! (DOH!) :laugh:

[Comet]

I don't find the Prorasso pre-shave too messy.

[Piper Down]

I use AOS preshave oil. At first, it simply seems to gum up everything including my brush.

Finally, I settled on a system. Pour no more than the size of a dime into your WET hands. Massage vigorously into your face and neck. Remove excess with washcloth. NOTE: AOS recommends a larger amount. That doesn't work for me.

I've had nothing but spectacular success with this system.

Good luck.

[closer]

Pre-shave oil does not have to be very complicated. I simply use jojoba oil. I don't need more than 3 drops for a daily shave, maybe 4 if I've got a 2-day stubble. Massage it in a bit, splash some more water, then wash hands with soap and start lathering.

[ZolarCzakl]

I've used AOS and T&H. As said, you don't need more than 3-5 drops. I pour into my hand and massage with that one hand only, so my hand that grips the razor never has any oil on it. AOS is a thicker oil than T&H and therefore will be more 'gummy' if too much is used. Like most shaving products YMMV.

[Mike Schutz]

A little goes a long way. A few drops is all you need. Otherwise you end up with a bunch of goop.

[tempusfugit]

I just tried some Jermyn St. pre-shave gel for the first time the other day and really liked it. Same great scent as the shaving cream. It's a bit pricey, but a tiny dab was enough to cover my whole face.

[ryanjewell]

thanks all...
part of it is this funky little applicator they have on the top of it (see photo)
http://www.pcfallon.com/images/Product/large/10589.jpg

the one i have you basically take it and turn it over and dip it into the open mouthed bottle. i just think i had absolutely no idea how much i was using with that thing...i was kind of trying to ask what are some of the lighter pre-shave oils versus the heavier ones, but i didn't ask it very well and i appreciate all the input