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Let's not forget Shaving Oil
by
ottawamale
on 21 Jan, 2007 16:15
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I often use shaving gel (Edge) for my dome, but when deployed to Afghanistan, space in the rucksack is at premium. In order to save space, I ditch the regular can of shaving gel and use Shaving Oil. The most common brand is Cromwell & Cruthers. Just wet you hands and add 5 drops of the oil and apply to the head. Shave away. The oil bottle is made of plastic (no breakage) and it is the same size of most eye drop bottles. A huge space saver, and a small bottle lasts longer than a can of gel.
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#1
by
wpruitt
on 21 Jan, 2007 16:36
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Welcome Ottawa
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#2
by
PBurke
on 21 Jan, 2007 18:14
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welcome ottawa
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#3
by
Tyler
on 21 Jan, 2007 18:37
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Welcome Ottawa!! Thanks for the tip on the shaving oil! I didn't realize that the container was so small. That could be very useful for travel.
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#4
by
VFRWolf
on 21 Jan, 2007 20:20
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Welcome.
I use hot six oil as a shaving oil, bottle is bigger, you get more for your $2 or $3 it costs. I find it in the ethnic section of most drug stores. I love using it under my lather.
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#5
by
bald eagle
on 21 Jan, 2007 20:55
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I'll have to try that when I'm out camping. I usually just don't shave or those 4 or 5 days I'm out in the back country.
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#6
by
schro
on 21 Jan, 2007 21:04
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Thanks for the tip, Ottawamale. Godspeed, should you be re-deployed.
Schro
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#7
by
ar3inc
on 21 Jan, 2007 23:20
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Welcome to the group, Bald Eagle!
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#8
by
andrewg
on 26 Jan, 2007 14:19
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I agree with the convenience of shaving oil as well as how long a 1/2 oz bottle lasts. But one of the best features, is the virtual lack of nicks. I don't know about other folks, but I use to nick my face all the time, and prior to my head shave I was using an electric primarily to prevent the cuts. I used shaving oil a few times on my face, but now I use it all the time on my head. It works really well in the shower, and you do need water, but you could just splash it on, so it might work well camping. I use Pacific Shaving Co. oil, and just ordered a three pack which should last close to 6 months. It certainly is work checking out.
Andy
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#9
by
PigPen
on 26 Jan, 2007 14:37
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Thinkin I'm gonna try the KOS Shaving Oil in the next month or so
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#10
by
PBurke
on 31 Jan, 2007 17:50
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Tried the KOS alpha oil about an hour ago. pretty good stuff. only thing was that to keep the head wet, it seemed like it made the oil less effective. did half the head with just oil and half with HB Headslick over oil. worked VERY well with the combo. think i have another staple in the shaving process. over all, it seems worth the three bucks. it only takes a little bit to cover the nogin. just my thoughts. PAUL
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#11
by
frostillicus123
on 31 Jan, 2007 21:03
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If paul does it, i'm going to try it too. That cat is sly.
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#12
by
PBurke
on 01 Feb, 2007 08:28
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thanks.
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#13
by
PigPen
on 01 Feb, 2007 11:39
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Yup, Paulie is the coolest cat in town yo
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#14
by
Shiny
on 06 Feb, 2007 19:46
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So much stuff going on ON the noggin. Robmeister provided some links to shaving tips and they were talking about tea tree oil.
I just got all my headblade stuff today and was astounded by all the goop I'm putting on my head now. It seemed a little crazy so I stopped short of putting the Olay Touch of Sun on.
My scalp does feel really nice and smooth and soft though. I wish there were a female here to give it a gentle rub
(I guess it would have to be my wife right?)