Thread: Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil

I use the Sandalwood scent. It is very thick, and honestly think it is Olive oil. My grandfather pre shaved with Olive oil, and then lather. I like the scent but then you have to clean your hands after to get the oil off. I am going to try different one from the top brands to see if there are any difference. I am waiting on some Proraso pre shave to come in, and i will up date and let everyone know.

I've got a couple bottles of the sandalwood scent that I've been going through the last few years. I usually use it. It feels nice on my skin and smells great. It doesn't do anything for the quality of shave, though. I've never had a problem with it making a mess, of course I wash my hands with soap after applying.

It's nice to have, not essential.

I also have AoS sandalwood kit. I really like it a lot. Then again, I haven't used other soap or oils as of yet. I have shaved with and without the oil and I can tell you one thing, I notice a much better shave as a result of using the pre-shave oil. The blade just seems to glide much easier and I really do enjoy the sandalwood scent.

For the past couple months I've been using coconut oil, with great results. I tried olive oil, but it was too viscous and gummy. Coconut oil looks like wax (it solidifies at room temperature) but once you touch it, it melts into a thin, clear oil. I rub a bit into my face after I shower and dry my face. Then I lather on top of that. It doesn't interfere with the lather or gum up the brush either. It works well for me.

Also, unlike olive oil, coconut oil absorbs into the skin quickly, without being oily. I find that olive oil just stays on my skin, making a greasy mess.

I like the AOS Sandalwood oil and like the scent and performance. It helped me when I was new to straights.

For anyone in Australia catchoftheday.com.au has it going cheap ($11 / $14 for unscented / lemon scented)

I have the AoS lemon pre shave oil and I really like the performance and clean, bright scent.

I haven't had any problems with my brush or sink but I do rinse and wipe my hands after applying the product.

Hmmmmmmmm,I tried it with a lime scent, it worked ok ,but I prefer the proraso pre-shave cream.

I use the unscented pre-shave oil. It's an olive oil base with some black pepper added. I actually like the thickness, finding it easy to apply. I use just a drop or two, which covers well and provides glide without leaving leaving an oily feel, and a bottle lasts a long time. I tend to have dry skin so it also work great to add moisture. I don't know how important it really is for a good shave but it's fun to use.

What ever turns you on bro.thats the way to go.where do you find this stuff??-------james