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So anyone use Art of Shaving preshave oil? I got a sample of it the other day and just tried it. It was amazing!! It's much more viscous than the shave oil I've been using (Pacific Shaving Co). But I love the stuff!
So anyone else use it? If so, what scent do you go with?
I use the unscented version. I've gone through two full bottles of it since using up the first travel size one that came in the original AoS shaving set that my wife gave me as a gift. I like it a lot.
I used it with my DE but I don't bother any more. Btw, if you look at the ingredients, it's only olive oil and lavender. So, I would buy a bottle and split it up - adding extra virgin olive oil. Smelled the same and just as effective and you get two for one :)
Good call Leech!! Thanks for the tip, I'll probably just do that then! :)
Careful. I suspect that that olive oil is highly refined. Applying common grocery store quality olive oil to your face would create one fine oily muck. No me, sir.
i just read a very interesting book about olive oil and pcg is correct. it's one of the most commonly faked foodstuffs in the world. even stuff called extra virgin olive oil found in u.s. grocery stores is suspect. but high end verified excellent quality oil is commonly used in some mediterranean cultures as a balm. it might have been the people of crete, or malta, or some other unlikely place that use the stuff in amazing quantities per capita.
Interesting. Thanks for the input guys. Looks like I'll be buying the legit stuff then.
Leech, did you have the unscented, or one of the scented ones?
I use the AOS Sandelwood oil. I like it on the days that I have a couple days growth.
i like the sandalwood stuff from aos. went to the mall in natick to get some recently and realized the store was gone.
I had used it in the past but I would say if you are using a top-quality cream or soap, you really don't need to mess around with shaving oil. The AoS stuff is OK but can get a bit cloying. It would cause my face to get a bit itchy, but it worked nonetheless.
After my initial prep of a good face wash with a good quality soap, followed by a hot water rinse, I have found a light coating of Burt's Bees shaving cream, then I lather over the top with my normal choice of shaving soap or cream, there's loads of slip in that Burt's Bees.
Jamie
I have used the AOS sandalwoods for years..good products. Now IMHO the pre shave oil is not helping me with the straight razor shaves...it feels like it sticks and cause at least to me trouble to get the blade to glide. It worked pretty well when I used cartridges but even then it would clog the blade to know end. I am trying to wean myself of it. Old habits are to break.
I have a bottle of the Sandalwood that I got with the "kit." I don't mind it at all, but I generally use it when I feel like pampering myself.
For what it's worth lol, if you are like me and buy the kit containing the pre, post, and cream - buy an extra cream. The pre and post will last twice as long as the cream :).
I used an AOS sample pre-shave and found it too, well...just oily for me. If I use pre-shave product now it's Castle Forbes water soluble preshave. No scent but does have the desired effect of lubrication. Still...if I don't use a pre-shave, I don't seem to miss it.
Unscented. But like I said, I don't really use it any more :)Quote:
Originally Posted by toadq5
Precisely. It may also prevent you from holding your skin stretched out, which again is not what you want for a straight razor shave. In fact, it can actually be dangerous if you lose grip of the check while you're about to put the blade to your skin!!Quote:
Originally Posted by aespo
I use the unscented kind. And to stop me from loosing my grip, I get a little bit of toilet paper and use it when I stretch and it works fine.
Cool tip, you can rub your fingers on an alum block too ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Shug
I've heard and read that the preshave GEL is great stuff. You don't get that clogging, but great lubricant. I plan on getting a sample size to try out soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by aespo
I might have to look into that one..thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by dorknight
I too use the AOS sandalwood pre-shave oil, but I find it a bit thick, so I cut it in half with some almond oil. I still get the amazing sandalwood scent, and it's not so thick. I love the stuff!