funny this thread came up..
i also was browsing the local walmarts, my dad always makes walmart a plural (old people).
anyways i just thought id try it. i used it tonight. it seemed to help out, the razor seemed to glide a bit smoother. And the smell was actually kinda nice.
i did everything else the same, soaked my face in a hot towel, lathered my face, soaked my face again, then rinsed, applied the 3-4 drops of shave oil in my hand and applied to my face, rubbing it in.. then i lathered my face with soap over the oil.
it seemed to work great, i can't say it was closer or not, but it just seemed more comfortable.