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Oil will gunk the brush (so you will need to clean with say borax more often), and I would think that "10-12 drops at least" seems a bit much (doesn't it accumulate on your blade?)

But if you get...

Seems like a good routine - don't think you can improve on it

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Ivo

I was wondering the same several months ago. Eventually, I decided that I do not need the oil. While my skin may react to some oils (e.g. the Caswell-Massey almond pre-shave) - I think they should...