Thread: preshave oil

does the use of preshave oil actually result in a closer or more comfortable shave? if so, why, and what preshave oil would you recommend? I have just been using col. Conks bay rum soap, with col. conks bay run aftershave. I have been enjoying the shave, but was wondering about preshave oil.

You would receive a lot of different views on this, I like Pre Shave treatments the oil I use is TH but I prefer the pre-Shave treatments for CF and Harris.

I use T&H preshave oil. I find it goes a long way to preventing razor burn. I tend to lather up less than previously if I use preshave oil.

To get BBS I will often continue shaving after the second pass without applying more lather. Someone else on this forum, I forget who, will do a dry shave pass to get really close -- I find the oil helps this without giving me burn. Definitely worth a try.

Also worth trying is Motlon Brown's lemon shave wax. That's not pre-shave but an alternative to soap or cream. It's handy for travelling and gives a surprisingly smooth and effective shave. I would use it more if it weren't for the fact that I enjoy the whole cream/brush/scuttel/warm lather experience!

Originally Posted by majurey

I use T&H preshave oil. I find it goes a long way to preventing razor burn. I tend to lather up less than previously if I use preshave oil.

To get BBS I will often continue shaving after the second pass without applying more lather. Someone else on this forum, I forget who, will do a dry shave pass to get really close -- I find the oil helps this without giving me burn. Definitely worth a try.

Also worth trying is Motlon Brown's lemon shave wax. That's not pre-shave but an alternative to soap or cream. It's handy for travelling and gives a surprisingly smooth and effective shave. I would use it more if it weren't for the fact that I enjoy the whole cream/brush/scuttel/warm lather experience!

A little more info on the wax please?? I am looking for something to travel on one day trips, long trips I take an arsonal but I do a lot of last minute 1 day just would be easier. I tried there non lathering cream not bad I was going to try Aveda next but maybe I should give the wax a try.

Originally Posted by Taz

A little more info on the wax please?? I am looking for something to travel on one day trips, long trips I take an arsonal but I do a lot of last minute 1 day just would be easier. I tried there non lathering cream not bad I was going to try Aveda next but maybe I should give the wax a try.

Your wish is my command, Taz!

Once again, apologies to the majority of the board as this is from Carter & Bond's UK site: http://www.carterandbond.com/detail....3AMolton+Brown

I bought some stuff from them recently and received a load of freebies and samples. One of them was a tiny tube of the Molton Brown Lemon Leaf shaving wax.

Maybe this one will be easier to locate in USA?

P.S. Instructions on the tube I have: Splash face with warm water, apply generously [I used sparingly and it was pretty good!] and massage across the skin with moist fingertips. Shave and rinse off with warm water. Finish by applying a warm flannel for a few minutes to deep cleanse.

Originally Posted by majurey

Your wish is my command, Taz!

Once again, apologies to the majority of the board as this is from Carter & Bond's UK site: http://www.carterandbond.com/detail....3AMolton+Brown

I bought some stuff from them recently and received a load of freebies and samples. One of them was a tiny tube of the Molton Brown Lemon Leaf shaving wax.

Maybe this one will be easier to locate in USA?

P.S. Instructions on the tube I have: Splash face with warm water, apply generously [I used sparingly and it was pretty good!] and massage across the skin with moist fingertips. Shave and rinse off with warm water. Finish by applying a warm flannel for a few minutes to deep cleanse.

Thanks I will give it a try

thanks for the opinions. I think I will pick up some TAOS preshave oil tonight and give it a try. They are a little overpriced, but they are convienent, as there is a shop on my way home.

I don't shave with a straight yet, but I do use a pre-shave oil (when I have it) and I notice a huge difference. I don't know if it's a much closer shave, but I do get a lot less burn and my skin feels much smoother (not as angry) than w/o the shave oil. I also like to put on after my shave is over with, it helps to sooth what burn I do get. I'm no shaving pro, but thats what works for me.

I started shaving with a straight razor a few weeks ago, got horrible razor burn, and wanted to experiment with shaving oils. After reading the ingredients in several products, I realized that almond oil was the main component. Instead of buying 2-3 oz. "shaving oils" for $15, I went to Whole Foods and purchased a 16 oz. bottle of organic almond oil for $6.

I'll liberally apply oil right out of the shower, then lather and make my first pass, rinse, apply more oil, lather, then make my against the grain pass. After I'm done shaving I'll even rub a bit in as a moisturizer, then blot with a towel if there's any that hasn't absorbed in. The oil easily washes off your hands and isn't as "greasy" as you may think. It's great for moisturizing your nails too!

If the blade is nice and sharp and you do proper prep, at best, pre-shave oils create clutter, at worst they mess up your brush until you shampoo it clean. Proper prep and shaving with a sharp blade will make sure you get a nice, clean, comfortable shave with no irritation.