Quote Originally Posted by JLStorm
I'll tell you it REALLY took away the razor burn and the dry itchy skin.
Hmm, this is a potential use for my remaining oil. Which oil are you referring to, by the way?

Since I stopped using oil and started using cetaphil as a pre-shave:

1. My DE is no longer caked inside with sticky old stubble remains.

2. My brush lathers much better. I cleaned it the other day with the classic brand stuff and was happy to see a dramatic increase in the brush's lathering and water-holding abilities. I think the oil really gums up the badger and makes it sticky and water-repellent, not what you want.

3. My shaves have been much more comfortable. I think the cetaphil cleanser really does something to my stubble, I highly recommend it.