I have tried olive oil...many soaps have it in them. IT was ok. I also bought a pre shave oil... turns out it was mentholated...NEVER AGAIN! 2 drops rubbed on before I lathered up and before I was halfway through my WTG pass my eyes were watering and my nose was running. Not something I enjoy. I recently got a higher quality soap then my Williams or VDH and that made my shave a lot better