How many of you re-apply a pre-shave for each pass?

[CryptoDave]

How many of you re-apply a pre-shave oil, soap, etc... with your shave cream for each pass?

I just started doing this and found that not only do I get a BBS shave it also reduces a huge amount of nicks and after shave burn.


Dave

 

[Nate1976]

I do it after every pass. If I don't the shave is not as good.

 

[i_shaved_something]

what pre shave products are you all applying between passes...interested!

 

[CryptoDave]

Proraso pre shave cream and BAXTER OF CALIFORNIA SUPER CLOSE SHAVE FORMULA, which is technically not a pre shave cream, but felt so good as a pre shave that I ordered a tub to use as a pre shave.

 

[bemiller]

never considered it, interesting

 

[chiefum]

On the rare occasion that I do use a pre-shave...I do not reapply between passes.

 

[Moondoggie]

One and done. No reapply. I make my own pre shave oil blend of grape seed, sweet almond and jojoba oils. Put it on after the shower, 3 passes, buff a couple of rough spots under my chin if needed and good to go.

 

[Artimid]

I tend to use for the first, and last depending on how the shave is going. I use the first as soon as I get out of the shower as something to leave on while I make the lather. If the shave is going great then I don't worry, but if I notice it is difficult to get through I will apply some more for the ATG pass. It seems to help a little bit, even if all it might be doing is taking a bit of the edge off how much of the blade hits my face. I haven't noticed that I needed more with a more aggressive razor or not.

 

[Coler]

Yep doing it here with Proraso pre and Dermalogica Shave Guard - makes a noticeable difference.

 

[Trainman0204]

On the odd occasion i do use a pre shave it's for the first pass only.

Dave.

 

[Mad Man]

Proraso pre/post. Every shave. Every pass. Regardless of soap/cream/lather the FIRST thing hitting the face is that little green jar.

Probably more for ritual than effect nowadays but I still do it.

 

[almaga]

I use it twice....

 

[brucered]

I have always only used it on pass #1, but after reading a few posts here...i'll try it every pass (3 pass) today and see how it goes.

product used will be RazoRock Professional Lube, which I find works very well.

 

[SIG9]

Never considered using it between passes. I'll give it a try tonight.

 

[brucered]

Ok, i'll admit. I just tried it and it was pretty good.

not sure my end result was any smoother or better, but the actual shave process was very enjoyable, blade cut a bit better etc. not sure if it was because it was day 2 for the blade (usually my best shave) or the lube, but either way it was good.

it won't be something i do daily, but i may try it again on w/ends.

 

[Planbee]

I figure that my pre shave (Proraso Green, Proraso White Balm, Jack Black Beard Lube, or Olive Oil), gets loaded into my brush when I do my first lather, mixing with my soap / cream of choice, so I'm covered for subsequent passes.

Derek

 

[The Dean]

Typically I only use my pre-shave oil before I start shaving. I have experimented with waiting until the last pass and the results weren't as good. But if my face is feeling particularly sensitive i will use the oil before the first and last pass. I know some say a pre-shave is unnecessary but it has proven to be absolutely vital to me.

 

[gus1942]

I never use pre shave products.

 

[duckdown]

I use Proraso pre/post, but only on the first pass, then again at the end of the shave as a post.

 

[GunzRX]

Too much work, if I don't face lather I just use goat milk soap or a shower as pre-shave. Might try though, will help clear product anyhow.