Originally Posted by
Qatsats
I've just completed a several week trial run of using Extra Virgin Olive Oil as a preshave.
Using OVOO didn't seem to change the quality of my shave. Then in realized I hadn't cut or nicked myself for weeks. Was it the oil or have my skills increased. I tend to think it was the oil.
Conclusion: OVOO as a pre-shave has some benefit and will remain part of my routine for the next month. At the end of a month I will reevaluate and begin a month of shaving without pre-shave oil to see if there is an increase in nicks and cuts.