Pre shave variations

possumbelly

possumbelly

[No giant lemons here]
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Location
Melbourne
So I tried the Myrsol Emulsion as a preshave as suggested by @Draco Noir and @Lifes a Peach. It seemed to work well - was certainly very protective. I'd be interested in hearing other people's views on various things though.

I've been using Proraso green as a preshave for 2-3 years now. I found that I prefer to actually wash it off before lathering. If I don't I experience a "drag" type of sensation with my razor and a drying effect on the lather. In using the Emulsion, I left it on under the lather and had the same dragging and drying sensation that I have experienced with the Proraso when I don't wash it off.

My usual routine is to shave straight after a shower following a good soapy facial wash. Preshaves shouldn't add a huge amount in theory, but I have found that my shaves are much better with the Proraso pre shave. In applying it then washing it off, it seems to leave a nice layer of hydration on my face before the first lather. The menthol also stimulates my face nicely. I only use a very small amount so I don't think it's the volume of product I'm using.

In any case, washing it off works well for me and I will stick with this approach. Just curious though.

Do others wash off their preshave or leave it on underneath their first lather?
 
I am currently using an @Occams pre-shave bar. In lieu of a shower, I have been using it with a hot face towel. Rub over my face then lather it by hand. I put the hot towel directly on top and let it sit for a while. I don't wash off the lather but just build my next lather directly on top.
 
I have noticed a "waxy" feeling with the Proraso Green Pre-shave cream - especially when used with MWF.
Had never thought to wash it off prior to applying lather, but I will give it a try.
With the glycerin based pre-shave soaps I've always left them on and lathered on top. Usually do so with the pre-shave oils - although I often need to wash my hands well before picking up the razor.
 
Love my Occams pre-shave bar - wash my face twice with it before lathering up
 
stillshunter said:
No mate you still got to shower. There are other parts to attend to than just the bit you can see in the bathroom mirror. Sheesh!
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Well I just got a waterproof cast for my broken foot today so I now CAN shower! Hooray! [emoji13]
 
filobiblic said:
Well I just got a waterproof cast for my broken foot today so I now CAN shower! Hooray! [emoji13]
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Shopping bag/glad wrap method not explained to you ?
 
Cleansing your skin of excess bacteria and culture for it to grow in sounds far superior.
 
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