Thread: Too much Pre-shave Oil?

The only use i have found for oil is to shave the line above my mustache, only because lather in that area makes it hard to see the line. Other than that, soap is the only friend you need.

As far as a pre-shave goes i do like the Proraso but more because of the eye watering effect of the menthol. It doesn't really improve my shave other then waking me up a bit.

I've always thought that a pre shave oil was one of those things that are completely unnecessary, but have caught on because of marketing hype.

Originally Posted by slim6596

I've always thought that a pre shave oil was one of those things that are completely unnecessary, but have caught on because of marketing hype.

Yes I fell for that. I bought some Stirling pre-shave oil with Stirling Sheep soap as it seemed they were meant to go together. I discovered however, that the Sheep soap, by itself made a thick, creamy, protective, wonderful lather, but with the oil, just a paste. Now having fun trying different soaps alone, including Castle Forbes and others.