Thread: Shaving Oil - do you or don't you?

I don't use oil, I just use Noxzema in the blue tub.

Originally Posted by UKRob

I've been using the T&H pre - shave oil since starting straight razor shaving last year. It occured to me this morning that it may be of no help whatsoever and the fact that I get a decent result after two passes is down to technique and improved stropping, honing etc. So, I decided to give it a miss - with the result that I had the worst shave for many months with lots of small nicks not experienced since the early days. All this with probably my best razor.

I don't say that this is conclusive evidence, but I'm going back to the tried and tested routine.

Does anyone else have an opinion on shave oils and/or what types and makes?

I take a shower before shaving. That's my entire preshave routine. Unless we have special needs due to a skin or other condition, I believe it's wise to keep things as simple as possible.

+1 on CaliforniaCajun's post. I tried oil many years ago and I found no noticeable difference. Others here have. Maybe it has more to do with the soap/creme you are using? Just saying.

Prior to switching from cartridges I found shaving oils great. Now it's just brush and lather.

I tried the AOS and just didn't like the effect. I don't think the shave was any better or worse with or without it.

For me, it's AoS Pre Shave oil. I've tried Proaso Pre Shave, and found my face and the lather tends to dry out a bit too quick. The oil works well with all creams and soaps I use and lasts for a few passes. While my pre shave routine is a bit elaborate, what with hot towels, massaging the beard with the oil and cream, more towels and so on, when I apply the oil and massage in the cream with the brush, life is good and the shave is great.

I started with some Easy Glide from Origins... didnt like it. Moved to the Proraso pre/post cream and love it.

Yuuup, we got another one ridin' that there Proraso Pony...LOL

I wondered the same thing, so I just mixed up some home brewed pre shave oil to find out for myself. Think I am going to try the Noxzema trick too. Just hoping for a little more glide, we'll see.

Bob

Take a look at this video:



We don't talk for hygiene and antiseptic,there is not
But look at the results in skin.