Is it my imagination or what?

Rusty Blade · Dec 23, 2015

As some of you know I have recently started using Noxema Classic cream as a preshave cream. I alternate between the Noxema and Proraso White preshave cream. And I am noticing that I am getting closer shaves than usual...dare I say closer than I would get without the preshave creams. My products and technique have not changed. The only new factor has been the introduction of a preshave cream. Am I losing my marbles or have others also experienced closer shaves after introducing a preshave cream? :blink:

Billski · Dec 23, 2015

I don't use preshave cream. I don't need it.

Some other members may give you a good answer.

But I wish you a Merry Christmas.

Shawn P · Dec 23, 2015

I use the Proraso White before every shave, and I get great results. I have nothing to compare it to because I have used it from very early in my wet shaving journey. I am toying with trying Noxema.

oldjoe · Dec 23, 2015

Heck if you like it just use it. You make the call, not anyone else. Some people use olive oil for a pre shave and some use olive oil to shave with. That ought to tell you something?

santamariasteve · Dec 23, 2015

Preshaves are one of those pesky YMMV things.

Mtn Man · Dec 23, 2015

I have used prorasso pre shave and love it. However with all the talk I bought a tub of noxema classic. It is a really good pre shave. As good as prorasso white for me.

Ducati Scotty · Dec 23, 2015

Your own experience is all you need, if it's obviously working for you stick with it. And to be honest, you've made me curious. I may get some myself to try.

pbrmhl · Dec 23, 2015

I use Myrsol Emulsion every day as a pre shave. I believe my shaves are better as a result. See my signature.

mark1JT · Dec 23, 2015

As most others have said if it is working for YOU then rock on! :punk:

charles_r · Dec 23, 2015

I tried the Noxema today. it worked pretty well.. the shave was not much closer as I'm using a pretty agressive razor to begin with, but my face felt a bit better afterwards

MuhleShaver · Dec 23, 2015

I go through phases of using the Proraso Green pre-shave cream and not using it. I really enjoy the shaves I get when I use it even though "I don't need it". I don't need twenty soaps, three razors and three brushes but I enjoy all of them too

euro · Jan 4, 2016

Rusty Blade said:
As some of you know I have recently started using Noxema Classic cream as a preshave cream. I alternate between the Noxema and Proraso White preshave cream. And I am noticing that I am getting closer shaves than usual...dare I say closer than I would get without the preshave creams. My products and technique have not changed. The only new factor has been the introduction of a preshave cream. Am I losing my marbles or have others also experienced closer shaves after introducing a preshave cream?

Yes I did. I used Proraso pre shave oil and it did add more slickness to the lather. Later I switched to olive oil and it worked better than the Proraso pre shave oil, your face will very smooth and soft if you use olive oil as a pre shave oil.

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Is it my imagination or what?

Rusty Blade

Billski

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Shawn P

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Mtn Man

Ducati Scotty

pbrmhl

mark1JT

charles_r

MuhleShaver

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