My observation is that using oil when the whiskers are long is counterproductive. It makes the whiskers slippery and hard to cut. On the other hand, after you shave down to a fine stubble there's nothing left to get slippery, and the oil provides great protection for the skin. So, I apply oil for the last pass.
I've tried the oil and found it made no difference so I don't use the stuff. Besides ,supposedly the oil isn't good for badger shave brushes.
I find that I get a closer shave without oil, perhaps because the blade catches on the hair better and cuts it off. However, I have found that I get a more comfortable shave with oil, perhaps because it provides the lubricant layer that advertisers claim it has...
I have heard that as well....Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Just because it's out there doesn't mean it's useful.. Just think of Fusion battery-powered lol
In my opinion that's a bad example. Gillette finally delivered with this one. It lets an oblivious shaver get a really nice shave, if he's willing to pay through the nose.Quote:
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
That's why I was talking about the battery-powered model which is a zero improvement over the regular model. A waste of money and batteries.
That's where I disagree. When I tested the Fusion I found that the motorized version was much smoother than the regular one. In other words, the motor did a lot for the performance. If I turned off the motor the shave immediately became harsher.Quote:
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
The same was true of the motorized M3. Gillette did something to tune the vibration delicately to the razor, because any other vibrating razor I have ever tried just felt rough. I'm not a Gillette fan (quite the opposite), but I give them credit when they deserve it.