Thread: T&H preshave?

I've used two preshaves sofar.They were both oil based.I liked how both of them worked, except for one thing: Oilbased preshaves seems to seriously mess up the lather!
This to my experience especially goes for the CF creams(wich I love), but in general more for creams then soaps, for some reason.The lather actually dries out much quicker, and becomes less shave friendly.I noticed an amazing difference in my lather today while shaving, I didn't use preshave.
Luckely I'm getting the CF preshave in the mail anyday now, and it isn't oilbased.
Anyways, to the subject.I really like trying alot of different soaps and creams.And next up is T&H.
Have any of you have similar problems while using the T&H shave cream and pre shave together?
I really enjoy using a preshave, but if the T&H also mess up the cream, I think I will drop it....

Kristoffer

T&H preshave oil is very light. It doesn't affect the cream as far as I can tell. I use it daily.

I have the T&H pre-shave oil as well. But, to be honest, I found that it really wasn't doing anything after a proper face prep. So I stopped using it.

Kristoffer..ever tried olive oil? I used it once I thought it worked really well,
A thought maybe..after all shaving is all about experimenting it seems

I really like the T&H Pre-shave. I believe most people use too much. The sellers reccomend a couple of drops. Thats what I use and it helps pushing the hairs up for shaving when you rub it in.
My 2 cents. Most don't use the pre-shave.
MikeB

Originally Posted by Rawaz

Kristoffer..ever tried olive oil? I used it once I thought it worked really well,
A thought maybe..after all shaving is all about experimenting it seems

I use a homemade PSO that's pretty much equal parts Extra virgin olive oil, castor oil, and glycerin. It doesn't mess with the lather and is rather inexpensive. I tried that recipe after reading around a bit on making PSO and the oil cleansing method.

After using it for a couple of months I made some for a couple of friends, who both give it the thumbs up so far.

*just to note, I use a mug for lathering. I have not tried the recipe with face lathering.*

I find it too light, the AOS oil is a bit better and much more moisturizing. My next idea is to try a mix of lavender EO, Olive oil and castor oil and see how it works...

Hi, I'v ben using a all natural pre shave oil "Pacific". I first found it at my local natural food store. Weather I use allot or a little it doesn't seem to affect my shaving cream lather. I'v also seen it for sale at StraightRazorDesians.com. I paid about six buck for mind. It's defiantly a keeper for me-!!

greetings,

If for any reason you feel the oil is messing the lather than i suspect you are using too much.

I have used the Truefitt and hill for 2 years mostly with a safety razor till last month. to be honest it never really felt like it did too much. the pacific co. oil is extremely similar. i have been experimenting quite a bit and discovered what works for me. after a shower or after the towel.

1) pat the skin kind of dry.
2) apply oil no more than 8 drops. work thouroghly into skin.
3) let the skin absorb all of it. you can do productive things in the meanwhile like stropping or massaging a wet badger brush on a soap puck.

by this time your face should be dry. do the towel or hot water, lather and shave. it seems like the lather or heat pulls the oil back to the surface.

i can now totally feel the difference of using the oil. the pacific co. is absolutely best pound for pound best bang for the buck but the truefitt.... that smell... the truefitt is worth the price of addmission.

regards, m.a.d.

Thanks man.I think however I have found the holy grail, after using the AOS stuff.SWEET!!!

Kristoffer