Shaving soap and preshave oil question after my first shave.

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Have never used a pre shave oil,cannot imagine why anyone would.

Increased lubrication AND face protection, beyond just the lather. I have shaved often with both lather and oil and sometimes just lather. With my more aggressive DE razors, I prefer using the oil. I find it diminishes any irritation and improves the 'glide' of the razor. The application is a simple step, just a dab rubbed on prior to lathering, and the cost is pennies, especially if one makes their own pso.

(hey! my first post here! :beer1:)