First time using pre-shave oil

[ike]

Today I used a pre-shave oil (Art of Shaving (AOS) Unscented) for the first time and did not like it. It left my hand and face really sticky and I thought it would ruin my brush so I used the cheapest brush I had to finish the shave. Somethings only take once to know.

I really like AOS' aftershave balm, but I am not a pre-shave oil fan.

 

[smudge]

Sounds as though you used too much. Preshave oil is there purely to soften the skin and not to help the razor glide. On the odd occasion that I use it I find just three drops to be more than enough.

 

[ike]

Sounds as though you used too much. Preshave oil is there purely to soften the skin and not to help the razor glide. On the odd occasion that I use it I find just three drops to be more than enough.

Smudge,

You may be correct. I saw somewhere to use a dime size amount but that was clearly too much. I will try again sometime with a few drops instead.

Thanks for the encouragement and guidance.

 

[BigJ]

Good luck!

Some here like preshave oils, etc. But I have found little advantage to these products.

 

[lancre]

The oils might help you a little over the rough spots when you're first starting out, but most people here either don't use it to star with, or stop using it as their skills improve.

 

[Tedolph]

Today I used a pre-shave oil (Art of Shaving (AOS) Unscented) for the first time and did not like it. It left my hand and face really sticky and I thought it would ruin my brush so I used the cheapest brush I had to finish the shave. Somethings only take once to know.

I really like AOS' aftershave balm, but I am not a pre-shave oil fan.

I agree, you used too much. One drop for each side of the face is enough. I find that pre-shave oil is unnecessary if you are using a high performance shave soap. If you are using an inexpensive soap, e.g. William's , VDH, etc. it can improve glide. You don't have to use anything expensive. I use a inexpensive VDH product. However, any food grade oil will work-even olive oil.

 

[ike]

Thank you all for your input! My shaves have been just fine (I use DR Harris and MWF shave soaps) but wondered if I was missing something. Probably not, but I will try it again sometime with just a few drops.

 

[ackvil]

In addition to using just a drop or two, be sure to apply it to a wet face and neck.