pre-shave oil

[JohnnyKent]

How many of you use pre-shave oil? I've found it to be almost useless

[steveni]

I Make A Mixture Of 1/2 Olive Oil(any Type) And 1/2 Castor Oil And Am Getting The Best Shave Ever With No Irritation At All. I Hop In The Shower, Wash My Hair And Face, Apply The Mixture And Leave It On While I Finish Washing The Rest Of Me. Leave The Oil On Your Face And Brush On Your Shave Cream And Go For It. Smooth As Glass!!!

[JohnnyKent]

I'm currently using AOS oil, and I'll try putting it on before I shower and see if it works any better.

[kingb71]

I Make A Mixture Of 1/2 Olive Oil(any Type) And 1/2 Castor Oil And Am Getting The Best Shave Ever With No Irritation At All. I Hop In The Shower, Wash My Hair And Face, Apply The Mixture And Leave It On While I Finish Washing The Rest Of Me. Leave The Oil On Your Face And Brush On Your Shave Cream And Go For It. Smooth As Glass!!!

yeah, that's what I do too.

[Walravine]

I'm currently using AOS oil, and I'll try putting it on before I shower and see if it works any better.

I was using the AOS oil for awhile but stopped using it (for no real reason) and haven't missed it much.

[Daves]

I have been using Em's Pre-shave Oil. I think it helps although I have never applied it in the shower. I might try mixing my own using the above mentioned recipe.

Has anyone tried the Feather Herbal Pre-shave Conditionner?

[Lynchmeister]

I briefly played around with glycerine about a year ago, but found it to be counterproductive. Same with PSO. I got a sample of the T&H with an order, tried it once, and deemed it worthless.

[zman1403]

I tried AOS pre shave oil and King of Shaves pre shave oil. Not really sure it is doing anything.

I have recently tried Noxema and Glycerine applied (5-15 minutes) before I shower. I then shower and rinse it off. I then apply Proraso Pre/Post massage it in. I then lather up. It seems to work very well.:a45:

[JohnnyKent]

I think I'm going to give Trumper's skin food a try

[Shave Ice]

I have found that preshave oil (brand does not seem to make a difference) works well if you have a heavy beard and are using a mach III. With a DE it does not seem to make a difference (heavy beard or not). I have found that with the shave oil Mach III combo I can easily get 7 to 9 good shaves from one cartridge.

[Must Dash]

Can I ask the same question about the Proraso Crema Pre and Dopo Barba? (um... I think I just did.)

Some days I use it, some days I don't and I'm not sure if it helps or not.

[Teddyboy]

I have been using Em's Pre-shave Oil. I think it helps although I have never applied it in the shower. I might try mixing my own using the above mentioned recipe.

I also use Em's pre-shave oil and it helps. First, I may use a bit more than is suggested. The real key IMO is that I rub it into the really sensitive area, which is for me the moustache. I rub it in for 30-60 sec, especially against the grain. It has helped.

[ravkesef]

How many of you use pre-shave oil? I've found it to be almost useless

I used to think so, but I had a remarkable experience this past week. Please see my post here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=31178)as to efficacy of shaving oil. I learned that properly applied and used, it does make a difference in giving a smoother, more comfortable and closer shave.

[Holton181]

I only use pre shave oil when I've been lazy for a few days and not shaved. A couple of drops with a wet hand will help soften my stubble, and make it easier for the razor to glide on my face. I've purchased a lot of different because I thought that's what you needed for a perfect shave. You don't. For me though it helps a little when have some considerable growth.

[MaxP]

This looks very much like a personal preference/type of beard issue.

I've tried a couple of different brands and found, that for my face, it doesn't contribute much, if anything, toward a better shave,

But, like I suggest, YMMV.

[shavindave]

I find it goms up the brush, makes the razor handle slippery, and doesn't add anything to the shave. I prefer a water-soluble pre-shave to soften the beard and add a bit of lubrication. For me, Feather preshave fits the bill.