Hi fellas!

I ditched the multiblade monstrosity four years ago and grew a beard. I've just picked up a new razor, for neatening the edges of my beard (those 6-blade disposable pieces of garbage could never have the precision needed).

However, back when I did shave I much preferred to use a shaving oil over a lather. I appreciate that with oil you can actually see the hair under it (which is more important for edging), and in my experience oils tend to be better on the skin than many other products.

No one seems to even be discussing oils in the straight shaving community; is there a reason for that? Are oils seriously inferior to a good shave soap and brush?