I give up on preshaves!!

**Heespharm** · 03-18-2012, 10:46 PM

I've tried everything from aos to castor oil to ski food... The only one that works is proraso but then my face gets numb and I cut myself!! So for the past week I didn't use any and bbs everyday of the week...same creams same razor same blade...no nicks cuts anything... Has anyone else seen this? Or preshave not worked for others?

**Island Dreamer** · 03-18-2012, 10:47 PM

Maybe you're just learning how to shave?

**smalltank** · 03-18-2012, 10:47 PM

nope..I use DR Harris Arlington PreShave..gives me a warm tingly feeling..warms up the face a bit..let sit for 2-5 minutes...feels great before applying lather..NO more irritation ;-)

what razors do you use..sounds like proraso had menthol in it that could had made your face numb

**Kentos** · 03-18-2012, 10:52 PM

The longer you shave, the less you might reach for the preshave oil IMO YMMV :)

**Heespharm** · 03-18-2012, 10:53 PM

I use a mergress with Astra sp... And nope I'm not learning to shave... I was getting bbs on most days before I started my preshave experiment

**markewallace** · 03-18-2012, 10:54 PM

Why did you start fiddling around with preshaves when you were already getting good shaves?

- Mark

**Heespharm** · 03-18-2012, 10:57 PM

I was looking for a easier shave but alas my thin Asian hair doesn't agree with it... I found warm towel is enough for me... I guess this is one of theses YMMV moments

**smalltank** · 03-18-2012, 11:00 PM

yea...thinner the hair..less need for pressure if any..also depends on the razor n blade combo..are more aggressive razors needs a more mild razor..helps

**markewallace** · 03-18-2012, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Heespharm

I was looking for a easier shave but alas my thin Asian hair doesn't agree with it... I found warm towel is enough for me... I guess this is one of theses YMMV moments

Lesson learned. You could probably keep searching around for razor/blade/AS combos that work for you, but I -- given that you were already getting great shaves before -- I say why bother?

- Mark

**diyguy** · 03-19-2012, 04:41 AM

I don't use any preshave oil/lotion/etc. Just a hot shower prior to shaving.

**VladTepes** · 03-19-2012, 05:41 AM

On the proraso yes its definitely loaded with menthol.
I love it.

**cryhavoc** · 03-19-2012, 05:48 AM

I tried pre shave oil (Shave Secret) when I first started DE shaving. Other than the menthol I didn't get any better shaves using it than I did without it. I just shower, lather and shave. YMMV

**heybatter** · 03-19-2012, 06:53 AM

I gave up on most preshaves a while back. I only reach for the Proraso preshave maybe once or twice a month now, perhaps only because it's there and I think I should use it every now and then.

**mikey** · 03-19-2012, 09:18 AM

The best (and only) pre-shave necessary is a shower.

Thanks,
Mike

**markewallace** · 03-19-2012, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by mikey

The best (and only) pre-shave necessary is a shower.

Thanks,
Mike

YMMV

- Mark

**larzone** · 03-19-2012, 02:24 PM

I have, fairly thin facial hair, so don't need any preshave. I once tried oliveoil! :)

**GMofmiami** · 03-19-2012, 04:55 PM

I agree that the best pre shave IMO is a hot shower and face washed with a good soap/cream...i.e. Musgo Real Glyce Lime a.k.a MR GLO...However, I too enjoy the use of a pre shave product...I use Proraso when I want that extra slickness and menthol kick with any of my soaps or creams. IMO it helps when I use more aggressive setups like MUHLE R41 with a new Feather blade.

**gus1942** · 03-19-2012, 04:59 PM

No preshave junk = progress

**Rivguy** · 03-19-2012, 06:34 PM

As a general practice, I have never found it necessary or particularly enjoyable to use a pre shave product. In the summer however, I do find it refreshing to use Musgo Real Glyce Lime soap prior to shaving occasionally.

Regards,

Doug