Thread: AOS Pre-shave Oil

This weekend I visited the new Art of Shaving store in the Woodlands, TX and I have to say that I am very impressed. I love the atmosphere there and the customer service was very good. I bought the lavender pre-shave oil and a Merker DE. The prices were not too bad, $22 for the oil and $60 for the DE.

Upon preparing for my shave with the AOS oil for the first time, I noticed that the oil seemed kinda sticky. I have read about guys on here that have said the oil is thick but to me it just seemed a little sticky. Has anyone else noticed this? One thing I did helped it a little, I put the oil on before my hot towel treatment and it softened the skin up nicely. I love the scent and the shave was noticably better due to the oil. I think overall it was a good value for $22. How has everyone else's experience been with this oil?

I've bought the oil but have yet to put it ahead of my T&H pre-shave oil in rotation. I will use some tonight and see how the AoS compares to T&H.

I have the lavender pre shave oil and I love it. It is rather thick but I put on the oil. Then build my lather and apply the lather to my face while I do my hair and strop my razor. That routine seems to lead to my best shaves so far.

I bought it ages ago. I didn't think it was too thick but then again I'm not an oil guy and never used oil aain after that.

Originally Posted by Cavere

I have the lavender pre shave oil and I love it. It is rather thick but I put on the oil. Then build my lather and apply the lather to my face while I do my hair and strop my razor. That routine seems to lead to my best shaves so far.

Details on this "hair doing" please!

First time I've seen this mentioned here, so it must be a noteworthy routine.

dang i was there too i must have just missed you

I found it too thick, used it twice, never again.
No oil for me on the preshave, only this stuff, which I love:

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I found it too thick, used it twice, never again.
No oil for me on the preshave, only this stuff, which I love:

Great thanks for sharing! Ill have to try this out.

nothing like some good ol udder cream

I get it at Wal Mart, under $4.00, a jar lasts a heck of a long time.