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    Smile Is There any value in Pre-Shave Oil?

    As a newbie I'm interested in all the stuff thats out there. One thing that I'm curious about is pre-shave oil. Does it really help or can one do without it quiet well?

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    It's one of those things you have to try and see what your experience is. Some love it, some the opposite. I've tried and found it did nothing for me.
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    I use warm oil under my shave cream. I enjoy it, try it see what happens.
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    I find that either pre shave cream (Proraso or Santa Maria Novella) or pre shave oil (Truefitt & Hills) works for me. I know some argue that proper preparation removes the need for pre shave unguents so see how you go.

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    Smile pre-shave oil

    Thanks for the comment. What to do or not do, what the value is or isn't can be confusing for a new person. Glad this site exist.

    _Larry

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    I think Pre-Shave is an individual preference. I sometimes use an almond oil/peppermint oil homemade mixture as a pre-shave, but I find it does nothing to improve the quality of my shave. I occasionally will use whatever aftershave balm I am using that day as a pre-shave as well. It definitely adds some moisture to the skin though, so for that it is useful.

    This is something you have to experiment. Is it going to be a miracle product and give you a much better shave....I don't think so. Does it add to the experience and make your shave more enjoyable...........maybe?

    This is 100% a preference thing.

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    Hello, Larry:

    Some gentlemen shavers swear by pre-shaves and some shrug them off. I have shaved with pre-shaves and without them and found little difference in my shave. I currently use a pre-shave, but once it's gone, it will stay gone from my shaving routine.

    Shave without it for a while, and then with it for a while — and then make up your mind.

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    Smile Pre-shave oil

    Thanks Obie. Since my experience base is so small I think I will stick with my current system for a while. No need to complicate things since I'm a rank beginning straight shaver. But, oh how I'm enjoying it!

    _Larry

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    I personally do not like to put anything greasy and oily onto my skin so pre-shave oil is not for me.

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    I bought a bottle of pre-shave oil when I started 2 months ago. I stopped using it about 2 weeks ago, and it is hard for me to say if I notice a difference. If anything, it seems like I get a closer shave without the oil, but a more comfortable shave with the oil. The difference though, is not overwhelming.
    I say try it both ways.

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