That's right...this is a review of a shave oil, not a soap, but boy oh boy what a shave oil it is!
The product is called Shave Secret, and can be found at most Walgreen's for around $7. It can also be found at http://www.shavesecret.com. Let me first say that this is not a PRE-SHAVE oil but an oil to use instead of soap or cream to actually shave with. I first bought it because I thought it was a pre-shave oil and was $14 less than the T&H variety I was using at the time. As soon as I got home I read the package and to my surprise found that it was to be used instead of soap or cream. I figured that since I paid for it I would give it a go and see for myself, besides...it had a money back guarantee!
I washed my face as normal and then squeezed 5 DROPS of oils from the small bottle onto my palms. I proceeded to rub it onto my beard, and then I splashed water on my face as indicated. I noticed right away that the oil was pleasant to my nose and had a nice menthol effect on my skin. With some trepidation I took my DE loaded with a brand new Personna IP, and made the first swipe....WHOA! Almost all the hair was gone after the first pass with absolutely ZERO drag from the blade! I splashed my face again, and began my next pass, and after only 2 passes was COMPLETELY BBS, and total time was only about 10 minutes from first face wash.
You guys and gals should give it a whirl. It is in my rotation forever! My wife now uses it when she shaves, and loves the tingling sensation on her newly shaven legs. I also like the way that my whiskers bulk up together and rinse completely off the blade with just a little water and a tap against the side of my sink.
I rate Shave Secret a 10 out of 10 due to the awesome shaves it gives and the time with which it delivers those shaves. I'm also a menthol head and find the sensation of the tea tree oil with the menthol very pleasing, and a little goes A LONG way, which makes this one of the best buys I have EVER made to support my shaving habit. Hopefully you will try some of this and reach the same conclusions, but as always, Your Mileage May Vary.
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Thanks all!
The product is called Shave Secret, and can be found at most Walgreen's for around $7. It can also be found at http://www.shavesecret.com. Let me first say that this is not a PRE-SHAVE oil but an oil to use instead of soap or cream to actually shave with. I first bought it because I thought it was a pre-shave oil and was $14 less than the T&H variety I was using at the time. As soon as I got home I read the package and to my surprise found that it was to be used instead of soap or cream. I figured that since I paid for it I would give it a go and see for myself, besides...it had a money back guarantee!
I washed my face as normal and then squeezed 5 DROPS of oils from the small bottle onto my palms. I proceeded to rub it onto my beard, and then I splashed water on my face as indicated. I noticed right away that the oil was pleasant to my nose and had a nice menthol effect on my skin. With some trepidation I took my DE loaded with a brand new Personna IP, and made the first swipe....WHOA! Almost all the hair was gone after the first pass with absolutely ZERO drag from the blade! I splashed my face again, and began my next pass, and after only 2 passes was COMPLETELY BBS, and total time was only about 10 minutes from first face wash.
You guys and gals should give it a whirl. It is in my rotation forever! My wife now uses it when she shaves, and loves the tingling sensation on her newly shaven legs. I also like the way that my whiskers bulk up together and rinse completely off the blade with just a little water and a tap against the side of my sink.
I rate Shave Secret a 10 out of 10 due to the awesome shaves it gives and the time with which it delivers those shaves. I'm also a menthol head and find the sensation of the tea tree oil with the menthol very pleasing, and a little goes A LONG way, which makes this one of the best buys I have EVER made to support my shaving habit. Hopefully you will try some of this and reach the same conclusions, but as always, Your Mileage May Vary.
Moderators, if you feel this review belongs in another forum please move it and send me a PM indicating where it was moved.
Thanks all!