Thread: Why use Preshave

I have been shaving me with a brush since mid-teens (SR for 4 years now) and have never used preshave.
When is it best used en what does it do?



Dries

I've found that the cream that I apply before my shave cream , actually softens my whiskers even more. It washs off easy & no residue.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I've found that the cream that I apply before my shave cream , actually softens my whiskers even more. It washs off easy & no residue.

John
Do you remove the Udder Cream before lathering or lather over the top of the farmer's friend?

Dave

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,now that's just plain silly,,,,,,

Originally Posted by Hirlau

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,now that's just plain silly,,,,,,

Udderly ridiculous.....

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,boy did I fall into that one,,,

I think there might be other more appropriate sites that discuss lathering over the farmer's friend.
To the OP, I use Proraso which is a pre and a post shaving product. I honestly don't know what it does, I do know that if feels good, smells good and costs little per application. I lather over it. If you ever get heavy handed with your blade it makes a super post shave soother. It is part of the ritual now as a preshave and really all I can say is to try a few and see if they make a difference that justifies the cost.

I can say what I use, and why. After washing my face (usually Noxema), I apply Neutragena moisturizing oil with Sesame to my damp skin. After a minute or two, I blot completely dry with a soft towel. I go on to building a cold lather. The idea is that the wash removes old dirty oils, and the moisturizing oil replaces them. Since it's all absorbed before I lather, the oil doesn't kill the lather.

Ive purchased several pre shave lotions & oils, but to be honest I've never felt that it did me much good. I think my hot towel treatments suit me much better, and is more effective for me.

Yeah, but not everyone gets a shave set up like a king....I believe a hot towel would be more effective than oils and potions....but dude, the time......

Originally Posted by Tarkus

Ive purchased several pre shave lotions & oils, but to be honest I've never felt that it did me much good. I think my hot towel treatments suit me much better, and is more effective for me.