i ues it every time , i make mine with sweet almond oil and what ever eo. i want to smell like i can get 16 0z for about 20.00 so it is a lot cheeper i think that the oil softens the hair so you can get a beter shave i know it has faded some of the wrinkles that time has put on me.
I found if you use oils and straight it really helps to wash your hands with soap and water and dry them before you shave. You don't want oily slippery hands when your trying to move the razor round your face !
Tried it, and to be honest did not notice a difference aside from if you don't wash your hands well the razor slips in your hand.
Maybe I'm using too much, but I've tried a variety of oils and they always make my skin sticky. I normally just use a few drops but it always ends up like I'm trying to shave with syrup on my face.
I use a homemade concoction from 5 food grade oils as a "Last-Pass" for touch ups. As for using it as a pre-shave I found good prep and lather from a good cream or soap is enough to get my a slick and cushiony face for the shave. But YMMV
Poraso pre shave cream, eucalyptus/menthol. Goes great with Poraso or Omega shave cream, lubes skin big time for many last passes.
I've tried a few, and while JASON has a very nice aroma, none made a difference in the shave for me. Proraso Pre-shave in the jar - while not an oil - on the other hand does.
I have castor oil and olive oil is eye dropper bottles. A couple drops of each, rubbed in the hands and then rubbed on the face. I find it keeps the lather wet longer as the mositure isn't being absorbed by my skin.
I use Shave Secret. Alone, or as a preshave with lather, or an after shave balm. Good stuff, nice scent.
For me the oil is a skin protector (from blade and soap drying) more than anything. My soaps all do plenty of whisker prepping.
ditto... Whenever i wash my hands of pre-shave oil i feel as if i'm ruining a perfectly clean basin of hot water with oil residue. :think002 Imo having used both regular pre-shave and olive oil there's really no difference in regards to it's purpose. It hydrates and lubricates, one just smells better than the other. The store bought stuff has majority olive oil and bit more scented oils - spearmint, mint, menthol, lavender, tea tree oil, etc... I've compared ingredients. Store stuff cost $2 for ONLY 0.5oz!!!!!!!! vs Olive Oil (make your own) 1qt for $2. My routine consists of olive oil as a pre-shave for lubricant. Upon completion i splash some Old Spice AS to kill any bacteria. Because i naturally have dry skin i also add 2 drops of store brand minty "pre-shave" as a hydrating post-shave treatment (plus it smells good).
At first I depended more on oils for whisker lube than I do now. While experimenting I found caster oil was the best at whisker lubing by a long shot. Olive and grape seed were 2nd and 3rd. Many popular homemade blends include caster and olive, + drips of a scented oil of choice, all cheap drugstore stuff (or pantry). Depending on what you seek (whisker lube, skin care, both) you can adjust the blend ratios and oil types.
I am using the King of Shaves menthol shave oil and I really think that it gives me a better shave than soap alone.
Same for me. I always use (Somerset's) shaving oil when I shave with a straight as it sooths my very delicate skin
Great information. Thank you fo rthe responses. I tired Caswell-Massey Almond Oil and find it protects and lubricates. I am mostly too hurried during the week, but really like it for the weekend shaves. Great community! Thank you again!
I dont really find it useful, I had the AOS oil and keihls light flight oil. If you have a quality soap or cream and good prep it's not necessary, basically lather your face then put a microwaved or hot towel over the cream and let it sit for a few min this will soften your beard just as good if not better then any oil can, plus you get the added bonus of the heat. David
BABY OIL?????? I'm a newbie and I heard baby oil works as a shave oil. Any truth to that or an old wives tale?
