Originally Posted by
Phrank
The only pre-shave oil or treatment that has worked for me was recommended by Obie.
The Proraso pre-shaves are great, if you want to essentially use a cheap unscented soap as the Proraso pre-shaves are very powerfully scented.
The oils were messy and gunked up my brush, and partially ruined the lather.
The Castle Forbes Unscented Pre-Shave Oil recommended by Obie is perfect, easily applied, hydrates the beard, doesn't smell or gunk up the brush - I use it frequently and it really makes for a closer shave, especially on the neck area for me.