Thread: What does pre-shave oil do?

Originally Posted by frustratedSRuser

Please don't call me a moron.... eh, you can call me a moron. I don't mind, I can take it. What does pre-shave oil do? Does it make the beard softer and easier to cut?

Far from being a moron, you've saved me asking the same question.
I've been thinking of trying Proraso pre/after shave cream.(think that's what it's called)

Originally Posted by charlie762

Far from being a moron, you've saved me asking the same question.
I've been thinking of trying Proraso pre/after shave cream.(think that's what it's called)

I tried the Proraso Pre/Post shave cream and I found it didn't work too well. Their shaving cream is great, highly recommended. I just ordered a bottle of The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil. I hope that works better.

Here's another good post right now:

Pre-Shave Oils - Straight Razor Place Forums

Actually the makers of the main brushes like Simpson and Rooney say to not use preshave oil. I don't know if thats just to cover themselves or what.