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OT - Pre Shave Oil
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No @SGH here but a couple of gallons of mazzola oil and two plastic sheets worked wonders in my youth. Even if you forgot about the shave deal.Merry Christmas-Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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@lousubcap. Very nice visual touch with the “plastic sheet” description! Merry Christmas!Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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I'm not SGH and this isn't an oil, but I absolutely love it as a pre shave!Beautiful and lovely Villa Rica, Georgia
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I’ve tried many things. Currently, I’m using a combination of olive oil and Noxzema. It works pretty well and is a fraction of the price of dedicated pre-shave oil.
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@Hub and @GrateEggspectations Recently read about Cremo as a Pre Shave, what’s your method for applying?Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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RedSkip said:@Hub and @GrateEggspectations Recently read about Cremo as a Pre Shave, what’s your method for applying?
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Hub said:The key is to make sure your hands are wet. I squeeze out a bit of lotion the size of a nickle or so, unless my beard is really thick, and then a do the size of a quarter. Splash it with hot water. Rub hands together until it is spread thin, and then rub into face and neck. You will get an instant cooling sensation. In fact, some days I don't even do after shave because the Cremo pre shave already has my skin so cool. It's thin enough that it won't clog your razor, and is the perfect base for a thicker lather.Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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RedSkip said:Hub said:The key is to make sure your hands are wet. I squeeze out a bit of lotion the size of a nickle or so, unless my beard is really thick, and then a do the size of a quarter. Splash it with hot water. Rub hands together until it is spread thin, and then rub into face and neck. You will get an instant cooling sensation. In fact, some days I don't even do after shave because the Cremo pre shave already has my skin so cool. It's thin enough that it won't clog your razor, and is the perfect base for a thicker lather.
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Hub has got it covered above.
A few additional tips... For best shave, do it immediately after a hot shower. Rather than pre-shave oil, hair conditioner will also do an admirable job. As far as razor, if you haven’t given them a go, try a good quality double edge safety razor. Much closer and less irritation than a cartridge razor - not to mention much cheaper after you factor in blade costs.
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I occasionally use Proraso as a pre-shave. I can't tell a difference really other than it seems to clog the razor a bit~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
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Hub said:I'm not SGH and this isn't an oil, but I absolutely love it as a pre shave!
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@GrateEggspectations. I have recently converted from Beard Life to DE shaving, within the last three days. Feel naked after 8 years with a beard, but I’ll get over it.
I have have a sampler pack of blades, currently running Derby (mild) and plan to work my way up to Feathers.
Thanks for the conditioner tip, have plenty of that in the shower.Large BGE - McDonald, PA -
RedSkip said:@SGH Any thoughts on the subject?
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
SGH said:Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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RedSkip said:
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RedSkip said:@GrateEggspectations. I have recently converted from Beard Life to DE shaving, within the last three days. Feel naked after 8 years with a beard, but I’ll get over it.
I have have a sampler pack of blades, currently running Derby (mild) and plan to work my way up to Feathers.
Thanks for the conditioner tip, have plenty of that in the shower.
A few months back, I bought a Rockwell 6S and couldn’t be happier. A quality piece that yields great, great results. -
@GrateEggspectations. Lots of reading recently has shown that Rockwell is having QC issues. The heads are not aligning properly. I steered away but was looking heavily at the 6S too. Glad your purchase worked out well for you.Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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RedSkip said:@GrateEggspectations. I have recently converted from Beard Life to DE shaving, within the last three days. Feel naked after 8 years with a beard, but I’ll get over it.
I have have a sampler pack of blades, currently running Derby (mild) and plan to work my way up to Feathers.
Thanks for the conditioner tip, have plenty of that in the shower.I preferBeautiful and lovely Villa Rica, Georgia -
RedSkip said:@GrateEggspectations. Lots of reading recently has shown that Rockwell is having QC issues. The heads are not aligning properly. I steered away but was looking heavily at the 6S too. Glad your purchase worked out well for you.
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For preshave oil I use water soluble from Executive Shave Co. far superior to that stuff from the Art of Shaving
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My prep consists of putting a hot towel on my face for about three minutes then I have at it. Don't have access to some pre-shave oil at the moment and I think my prep needs a ton of work. Any ideas for an easy homemade JPost advisor beard oil? or any tips on a better pre-shave? I think my shaves would be better if I put more effort into the pre-shave part.. cheers
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And then along comes Jones... aka jonessteave but the jones bot has no value add.A link:Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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