Thread: Pre Shave Oil

Just curious

I'm still behind the snake oil theory

I cannot vote because I did use facial cream as a pre-shave at the time I still used cheap shaving soap. With Palmolive or Gilette shaving cream I don't need it any more.

So: yes I used facial cream as a pre-shave & it was great, but don't need it any more with shaving creams.

Last week I ordered some Proraso as some members like it. Just curious whether it's really better than the run-of-the-mill stuff.

Originally Posted by RichZ

Just curious

I was tempted to edit your poll so I could throw in my opinion lol but I restrained myself....

What about someone like me who uses it sometimes but not all the time? you have all or never and nothing for us guys in the middle...

Originally Posted by JLStorm

I was tempted to edit your poll so I could throw in my opinion lol but I restrained myself....

What about someone like me who uses it sometimes but not all the time? you have all or never and nothing for us guys in the middle...

That would be the fourth. Wasn't great, wasn't bad.

Originally Posted by RichZ

That would be the fourth. Wasn't great, wasn't bad.

what if some days I NEED it because I just love it and some days I dont need it because I am just not in the mood or because it just doesnt go with the scent I happen to be using.....I think we need another option

I guess that gives my opinion on pre shave oils

I'm still not convinced on the oil. I have a bottle of unscented oil I bought from The Art of Shaving people, but I haven't used it consistently enough to know whether or not it's making a substantive difference in shaves. I'll have to pay closer attention, especially if it helps ease the toughest parts of my beard: the upper lip, lower lip and chin. Anyone have any opinions or observations on that?

I have tried several of these. The Art Of Shaving and Crew oil type pre-shave treatments are greasy and make the hands slippery (not a good ting). Not much difference in the shave when the beard is properly prepped. The Proraso pre-shave cream is not bad, but again, not much difference in the shave.

Lynn

Originally Posted by adjustme69

I have tried several of these. The Art Of Shaving and Crew oil type pre-shave treatments are greasy and make the hands slippery (not a good ting).
Lynn

So is Caswell-Massey. I was prepared for this but it proved more than I expected. I actually washed my hands with hot water and soap to remove oil so that I can shave *properly*

Having said this, I used a LOT of almond oil and felt a STING on my face BEFORE shaving. What's up with that??? I'll try it next time using less oil and if the feeling is the same I may have to stop using it. That Target Vitamin E oil is next on the "try it" list... It has less ingredients, and so less potential to irritate my sensitive skin.

Anyone tried T&H? I might try this, if I hear something nice about it