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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: blackbaldman19 on November 18, 2011, 03:18:43 PM

Title: shave with oil
Post by: blackbaldman19 on November 18, 2011, 03:18:43 PM
i saw in a store in the shave/razor department & somethin caught my eye. it was "Shaving Oil". ???

Directions said wet your head, and use 3 to 5 drops, & shave your head.  O0

does anybody on here shave with oil?  ???
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Mike_412 on November 18, 2011, 04:01:03 PM
Were you at Walmart by any chance?  They have a product called Shave Secret that I and many others here use.  It's fantastic.  I use it as a pre-shave oil.  After scrubbing my head in the shower ( I use Gillette Thermal Face Scrub) I put a few drops in my hands and rub it into my head.  I then apply shaving cream and I'm good to go.  It works excellent and allows for a smooth shave with zero irritation.  Give it a try.

One other thing I forgot if you're looking for another brand to try.  I've used the pre-shave oil from The Art of Shaving and it was also fantastic.  More expensive than Shave Secret, but a little goes a long way.
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: DCdome on November 18, 2011, 05:07:10 PM
I use Shave Secret too.  I first put some (not much!) Head Slick on a shaving brush, put a couple of drops of the Shave Secret on top of the Slick, then work up a lather on my dome.  Results in a real smooth shave.  :)
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: blackbaldman19 on November 18, 2011, 06:39:22 PM
Were you at Walmart by any chance?  They have a product called Shave Secret that I and many others here use.  It's fantastic.  I use it as a pre-shave oil.  After scrubbing my head in the shower ( I use Gillette Thermal Face Scrub) I put a few drops in my hands and rub it into my head.  I then apply shaving cream and I'm good to go.  It works excellent and allows for a smooth shave with zero irritation.  Give it a try.

One other thing I forgot if you're looking for another brand to try.  I've used the pre-shave oil from The Art of Shaving and it was also fantastic.  More expensive than Shave Secret, but a little goes a long way.

yea it was in Wal-Mart. i thought it was a gimmick to be honest.  :*))
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: blackbaldman19 on November 18, 2011, 06:40:28 PM
I use Shave Secret too.  I first put some (not much!) Head Slick on a shaving brush, put a couple of drops of the Shave Secret on top of the Slick, then work up a lather on my dome.  Results in a real smooth shave.  :)

good testimonty. i mite end up trying it soon.  O:O  O0
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Slynito on November 20, 2011, 11:14:09 AM
It's the real deal...I like it!
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Paul the Headblader on November 20, 2011, 11:17:42 AM
I'd stick to shaving cream.
I'm the guy that makes a routine and stricks to it. I hate people trying to change my plans!
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: valldo on November 20, 2011, 03:09:30 PM
 I used to use only oil to shave my dome but quit due to extreme clogging of the razor. I even only used olive oil from our kitchen. It worked great, the razor glides smoothly over your dome plus you see where you're shaving.
Nowadays I use Baby Oil, it's way cheaper than the Shave Secret Stuff, you get a large bottle for next to nothing. I have it in the shower, rub a few drops just before exiting the shower and then on top shaving gel. Works great
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: blackbaldman19 on November 20, 2011, 06:56:12 PM
i brought that "Shave Secret" yesterday. I'm goin to try it tomorrow.  O:O  O0
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: blackbaldman19 on November 20, 2011, 06:58:00 PM
I used to use only oil to shave my dome but quit due to extreme clogging of the razor. I even only used olive oil from our kitchen. It worked great, the razor glides smoothly over your dome plus you see where you're shaving.
Nowadays I use Baby Oil, it's way cheaper than the Shave Secret Stuff, you get a large bottle for next to nothing. I have it in the shower, rub a few drops just before exiting the shower and then on top shaving gel. Works great

i've always heard baby oil reduces irritation, but clogs  your razor. i haven't personally tried it out.
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Paul the Headblader on November 21, 2011, 02:08:54 AM
i brought that "Shave Secret" yesterday. I'm goin to try it tomorrow.  O:O  O0
tell us how it is :)
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: valldo on November 21, 2011, 02:31:08 AM
I used to use only oil to shave my dome but quit due to extreme clogging of the razor. I even only used olive oil from our kitchen. It worked great, the razor glides smoothly over your dome plus you see where you're shaving.
Nowadays I use Baby Oil, it's way cheaper than the Shave Secret Stuff, you get a large bottle for next to nothing. I have it in the shower, rub a few drops just before exiting the shower and then on top shaving gel. Works great

i've always heard baby oil reduces irritation, but clogs  your razor. i haven't personally tried it out.

Let us know your opinion about the Secret Shave


Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: blackbaldman19 on November 21, 2011, 12:02:25 PM
i've just finished shaving with the "shave secret". i was VERY impressed. possibly the BEST shave i've had since i started shaving.  O0

i prewashed my head.

i got my head wet

applied 3 to 5 drops like it says.

shaved like normal.

& i didn't bleed NOT 1 TIME.

I'm instantly HOOKED.  :D  O0 O:O

after that, i cold rinse, put some aloe vera & bump stopper. & i'm done.

on a scale from 1 to 5. i'd give it a 4.5/5  O0
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Slynito on November 21, 2011, 12:34:58 PM
Excellent! Glad you liked it.

This morning I used Shave Secret with Bald Guyz Gel and shaved my head and face with my Panasonic.
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Paul the Headblader on November 21, 2011, 12:49:14 PM
good to hear that :)
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: blackbaldman19 on November 21, 2011, 01:07:55 PM
now i truly understand the concept when it says "Shave Secret", it's not marketed that well.   ::)

i was very skeptic about this product, but my persecptive changed in a heartbeat.  O0

i have yet to feel any irritation, not sayin that i'm lookin foward to it.  O:O

i would definite recommand this to anybody who has sensitive skin.  O0
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: gardner179 on November 27, 2011, 01:55:32 PM
The application of shaving oil has been part of my shaving routine from year dot, but living on the other side of the pond i prefer kos kintexium shaving oil, this has without doubt got to be the best shaving oil on the market, dont get this oil confused with there standard alpha shaving oil, the kintexium oil is in a different ball park, two squirts from the spray bottle applied to a wet head followed by a application of the gell of your choice and you are ready for one slick shave with NO IRRITATION. i have tried shave secret and it comes nowhere near the kintexium. O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: cvasara on November 27, 2011, 05:16:05 PM
I've been using a light oil, with my ol' trusty Barbasol for a few years now.  I try to use it every time I shave, but sometimes get a bit lazy and, just lather up, but when I use the oil, it does allow the Headblade to glide more easily.   I use the CVS oil, a knockoff of the more expensive Neutragena body oil.  Personally, I think the CVS oil is lighter, thinner, and about $4 to $5 less than the Neutragena oil.  Smells nice too, (especially when the bride applies it to my 'bod', best when it is warmed, but that topic is foder for another thread.) 
Earlier someone said they use baby oil,  and yes, while inexpensive, it is nothing more than mineral oil with 'Johnson baby butt' smell added.  And Mineral oil is less expensive than baby oil.   I would suggest that if you want to try an oil, give the CVS oil a try.   If ya don't like it, well, as mentioned above, there are alternative uses.   The wife likes it too,  in her bath, and, uhh, umm, applied by a willing partner.   ^-^
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: blackbaldman19 on November 27, 2011, 10:37:16 PM
The application of shaving oil has been part of my shaving routine from year dot, but living on the other side of the pond i prefer kos kintexium shaving oil, this has without doubt got to be the best shaving oil on the market, dont get this oil confused with there standard alpha shaving oil, the kintexium oil is in a different ball park, two squirts from the spray bottle applied to a wet head followed by a application of the gell of your choice and you are ready for one slick shave with NO IRRITATION. i have tried shave secret and it comes nowhere near the kintexium. O0 O0 O0

haven't heard of Kintexium.

is it avaliable in stores?  ???
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Tyler on November 28, 2011, 10:15:01 PM
The two best shaving oils that I've used are Pacific Shaving Oil (http://www.pacificshaving.com) and Bald Style (http://www.baldstyle.com)
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Slynito on November 30, 2011, 06:49:35 PM
I've been experimenting mixing up my own shave oil and so far the results ain't bad...film at eleven.

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Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Sir Harry on December 06, 2011, 11:09:33 PM
I used baby oil today when I shaved...actually got a closer shave and a shinier dome without having to shave over a second time like in the past....Maybe the guy who said baby oil is onto something...
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Laser Man on December 07, 2011, 05:49:16 AM
I tried using baby oil for a few weeks when I first began shaving. It helped with taming irritation, but I found that the oil and shaving cream really clogged my razor. After a few weeks, I stopped using oil and still got a smooth shave without irritation. I think my scalp toughened up enough.
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: gardner179 on December 10, 2011, 02:33:07 PM
i am not sure of the availability of kintexium shave oil on your side of the pond bot its the only one kos do in a spray bottle :@` :@`
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: Krimson on February 25, 2012, 12:00:04 PM
I used baby oil today when I shaved...actually got a closer shave and a shinier dome without having to shave over a second time like in the past....Maybe the guy who said baby oil is onto something...

same here, amazing
Title: Re: shave with oil
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on February 25, 2012, 12:35:56 PM
Baby oil is pretty amazing, particularly the kind, Johnsons I think, that has some aloe added.  The price is unbeatable.  I still also use Shave Secret, about $2.35 at Wal-Mart.  Oil under the HS applied with a brush is a great way to a baby butt smooth peeled peach.