Thread: Pre-shave....Use it!

Well, I finally got me some preshave. I ordered some Proraso pre/post-shave creme and gave it a try yesterday, and I have to say that it was a significantly different. My shave was much easier and smoother than without. As a post shave creme I can only say it is like peppermint on the face. It felt a bit warm but every time that there was a breeze it was cool, almost cold, I kinda liked it. But a very little goes a LONG way, I only dabbed my finger in and that was more that enough. If you've been skeptical about preshaves all I can tell you is give it a try.

Certainly helps the shaving process. I have been using Baxter of CA pre shave for a few months now. I think no matter what pre you use, a hot towel is a must, at least for me anyway.
Kurt

Can you explain a little bit about how it helped with having a smoother shave? I've been meaning to try some pre-shave cream but never knew how it helped.

Why do you need it? use your brush whit lather ans swirl longer on your face. Gives the same affect als a pre shave creme.IMO

Timebomb, I just found that the razor seemed to have an easier time cutting through the beard and seemed to glide over the skin easier. I had much less irritation and didn't have the razor burn that I usually get. I don't know if that was the intention but that was my experience.

Kalerolf, opinions vary. That was just my experience. Like you said IMO it helped.

I'm a big fan of using good ol' Noxzema in the blue tub as a pre-shave. As far as using a pre-shave or not, I see it like I see uber lather. Not necessary but it certainly enhances the experience.

I like proraso pre when I shave with a DE. With straights I prefer pre shave oil; the shaves are more comfortable.

Originally Posted by Dorado

Timebomb, I just found that the razor seemed to have an easier time cutting through the beard and seemed to glide over the skin easier. I had much less irritation and didn't have the razor burn that I usually get. I don't know if that was the intention but that was my experience.

Thanks for Dorado. Can you also tell me how to use it? Do you just apply it then apply the shaving cream/soap over or do you let it dry first or do you wash it off before applying? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

You wet your face with hot water, then apply the pre-shave cream, you really only need a little, just two or three 'finger fulls'. Just rub it in, then make your lather and then apply your lather straight over top. I then strop (30/70) which gives some time for both the pre-shave and cream to 'soak in'. I can feel the Proraso on my skin quite distinctly under the lather; I really like the tingly feel...

[EDIT] I myself don't think one really NEEDS it, but it's nice on the skin, probably has a good effect on the skin, and ensures a nice glide...

Originally Posted by timebomb

Thanks for Dorado. Can you also tell me how to use it? Do you just apply it then apply the shaving cream/soap over or do you let it dry first or do you wash it off before applying? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

Work it in until gone, then leave it while your stropping and making lather. I usually let sit for 5 minutes while I'm getting ready.