King Of Shaves Shaving Oil Report

Had a small bottle (aren't they all?) of "King of Shaves" Shaving Oil I have had for a while, and decided to try it this morning.

They claim on the bottle, that you can shave with just this oil!! (ya - riiiight!) or use it as a pre/undershave, which I did. A few drops - maybe 6 or so, rubbed into the wetted beard after the shower.

I put some ClassicShaving Citrus soap over the top with my brush. I used the Perlmann (which I am now convinced was mfg'd by TI), because I had just honed it, and used the green .50 Hand American paste on it for the first time, then stropped it up good.

Well, I was pleasantly surprised! I had no hopes, but the shave was *very* easy and smooth, and I will try this oil again! (Of course, the now frightfully sharp razor helped! LOL!) I foget how much I paid for it - a few bucks $5 - $6? I got it at CVS - a big pharmacy chain here. Not bad!!! Can't really compare to the Cremo Cream as an underlayer, but truly did make for a smoother, easier shave!

My only concern would be its effects on the badger brush, and whether it will gunk that up - don't know.

On a scale of 1 - 10, a really solid 8!

Best -

Chaaaz
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Chaaaz - "To Hone Is Wonderful; But To Shave, Divine!"

Chaaaz,

I picked up some King of Shave Shaving Oil while travelling. I believe the one I have is formulated with Teak tree oil, for sensitive skin. After reading your recommendation, I'm going to have to give this stuff another try. BTW, did you notice any discoloration on your blade after using it?

Hal

Discoloration of the blade?!!! Yikes! I've had good luck with both Em's shave oil and Shave Secrets, with no effect on any of my razors or brushes. Maybe I've just been lucky.




Wayne

I've used both KOS oil and Pacific Shave oil, and I prefer the PSO. My only reason is that the KOS leaves my hand feeling greasy. Both are good, but that is my preference.

Randy