Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Best Pre-Shave Oil, Unscented, Premium Shaving Oil for Effortless Smooth Irritation-free Shave. 1 Oz

Larry Jistel

Exceeded my expectations.

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024

Scent: SandalwoodSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

Great shave oil. Excellent product. Great value. Must try.

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Brian Kolley

It's the start to my morning shave/aroma therapy session.

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2017

Scent: SandalwoodSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

I started shaving with a DE razor about 2 weeks ago, so I bought this the day after I received my razor. I use a 3 or 4 pass shave depending on how difficult my stubble is being. I love the Sandalwood scent and it does a good job on the first pass, but it's pretty much gone after that. I face lather, and I think that the shave soap tends to bind with the oil and washes it away. However, that's OK because I get the oil on the first pass and after that, there's enough lubrication from the shave soap that subsequent passes are well lubricated. Note that the scent is gone as soon as I lather my face, however, this could be used without lather.

I spent 35 years shaving with nothing but water and dull disposable twin blade razors, and the day I got my Muhle R89, I shaved with nothing but water. However, my blade assortment came with some shave soap that I never intended to use - why would I after 35 years of using nothing but water - besides, my first shave with the R89 and Astra blade was really close and I had no razor burn or nicks, so why spend money on all these extra products? I haven't needed them for 35 years and I had no intention of spending more money than I needed to on this nonsense, after all, shaving was a chore and the only reason I was switching to the DE razor was that all the disposable twin blades at my local stores came with that lubricating slime that I just could not stand. I wasn't switching to a DE razor to save money or anything else, I just wanted to shave without the lubricating slime and it seemed that a good way to do that was to switch to a DE razor. Boy, have I been foolish for the last 35 years!

Out of curiosity, I decided to smell the shave soap puck after my first shave was complete. It smelled so good that I realized that this whole DE shaving thing is more like a man's version of a bubble bath and I wanted to go all in. It's changed my whole morning routine and now I just love the smells of my morning shave, it's like aroma therapy! I've been missing out on all this for the last 35 years! Well, I'm all in now and I just love my morning shave and this pre-shave oil is the first aroma therapy treatment of my morning shave. The fact that it lubricates the first pass is a bonus!

One thing to note - this oil works better if you wet your face before applying it and you only need 1 squirt, 2 squirts is way too much. I tried using it with my face dry, but it tended to absorb into my skin and wasn't quite as lubricating. I believe the water forces the oil to stay on top and keeps it from absorbing into the skin. I also bought the Lather & Wood sandalwood after shave balm at the same time I bought this - I did a review of that product as well.

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GEEMAN

Pumped a couple of pumps of the oil and applied it on face and left it for 5 minutes and the sandal wood aromotherapy is nice. T

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016

Scent: SandalwoodSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

I am a daily shaver and my routine is shave immediately after brushing, and I use a Gillette or Nivea Shaving gel and use the Gillette razors.
I landed on this product when I was searching on a after shave product. I bought their after shave lotion and will be writing a separate review on it.
Been using it for more than a week before I wanted to write a review. Getting the reminder from the Lather & wood shaving company on this.

Oil Only:
Pumped a couple of pumps of the oil and applied it on face and left it for 5 minutes and the sandal wood aromotherapy is nice.
The shave was smooth and the razor glided smoothly and got a good shave but nothing special to mention on shaving experience itself. (Not much of a difference using the gel). One thing worth mention is the post shave left me moisturised compared to gel alone.
I have used Castor oil and when compared to castor oil shave this is not close, But the blade is clean when compared to castor oil.
Post shave the sandal wood smell still lingers
Oil + Gel
Same applied the oil 5 minutes before shave and massaged face. After 5 minutes appplied the gel and lathered my face and started shaving. Again the shave was smooth and the razor glided smoothly and got a good shave but nothing special to mention on shaving experience itself. (Not much of a difference using the gel only).
Post shave
Worth mention is the post shave left me moisturised compared to gel alone. Even after the shower the oil smoothness still is present. The sandalwood smell weans off post shower. The blde is much cleaner than oil alone.
The bristle comes up next day, so it is not a real real clean shave like using the shaving knifes/blades.

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Aaron

Really is the best!

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024

Scent: SandalwoodSize: 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

This men's aftershave balm is a superior product with quality packaging and is well-priced. It works effectively every time, making it stand out from other options on the market.

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Ryan Mahach

May have issues with storage/travel, overall good

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023

Scent: SandalwoodSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

Overall averagely decent product. I ordered two of these in a row - the first had to be returned because the bottle had somehow leaked in transit, making the whole inside of the package slippery and the bottle half empty. All good, stuff happens. Returned it and the second one also had leak issues, but to a lesser extent. I don't know if this is just Amazon being rough with it or an issue with how the bottle is sealed by the seller, but it was well wrapped in cushioning so I suspect the latter.

Anywho, for the product as a whole - smells nice! Wouldn't take it traveling (due to aforementioned suspected sealing issues) but maybe I was just supremely unlucky. I tested it plain on one side of my face and the oil + shave cream on the other, as the instructions said it would be used alone but recommended it be used with a cream/foam. Overall worked very well! I just started shaving with a safety razor and this definitely made it more comfortable and reduced nicks/cuts. My face also felt much less raw and red afterward, which was a plus.

Not sure the scent is worth much if it'll be covered up by foam and then rinsed afterward - my mom said she could smell it but my dad couldn't. I can smell it in the bottle and on my hand, but not after shaving and rinsing.

Update: Got one directly from the vendor. Delivered in perfect condition.

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Weston Isler

Great Product, Great Packaging, Excellent Customer Service!

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2015

Scent: UnscentedSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

I am new to DE shaving and recently purchased the Lather and Wood Pre-Shave Oil and After-Shave Balm.

At first I wasn't quite sure what to expect with the product and I was in such a rush to try it out I didn't even think to read the instructions on how to properly apply the oil. I ended up adding the oil to a dry face and lathered on my shave cream with a dry boar brush... I would not recommend either. Let's just say my first shave with a DE blade was a little underwhelming.

However, after reading a little and watching some videos on YouTube it became much better.

The bottle has instructions on it which, if read, lead to a great pre-shave setup. Lightly wet your face with warm water and apply a small amount of oil to your hands and work into your beard making sure to cover every area in which you plan on shaving. Lather up and shave!

This oil has been great. The container and pump are exceptional and it gives out jus enough oil per pump for a good clean shave without worrying about using too much or wasting it. Once applied, it allows the blade to smoothly glove over your beard without any tugging or pulling. It is not too thick and will not clog up your blade. The oil does a great job in lasting through multiple passes as well.

My two favorite things about this oil are the fact that it is unscented, and it's quality. Lather and Wood uses high quality ingredients which is evident in the quality of the shave one will get using their products.

When using this pre-shave oil I do not have to worry about any razor burn or ingrown hairs. I have shaved with and without this pre-shave oil with a single pass and with multiple passes and every time I use Lather and Wood's pre-shave oil my shave is much better.

I was contacted by Lather and Wood after my purchase to check with my satisfaction with their product. It's very clear that Lather and Wood cares about their product and the experience their customers have with it. Phenomenal customer service. Another reason I will continue to be use their products and recommend them.

I highly recommend this product and will be keeping it as a part of my regular shaving routine and will encourage my friends and family to add it to theirs!

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Amazon Customer

Will I get a smooth, clean shave?

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024

Scent: SandalwoodSize: 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

My wife gave me this PreShave for Christmas. I was using another product. This PreShave gave me a clean, close shave with no knicks. It is now my go to PreShave oil.

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Avid Amazon Shopper

Buy It, You'll Like It!

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017

Scent: SandalwoodSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

I was trying to find a good, clean-smelling, aftershave balm that soothed the skin after shaving. Looking at all the great reviews on the Lather and Wood products, even I thought the price for a 2 oz. bottle was a little high, I thought I would give it a try. After getting my first bottle, I tried it after a shave. As the reviews noted, 3 or 4 pumps from the bottle should be enough, so that is what I tired, and that is about the right amount (although I will use 5-6 pumps if my skin feels really dry). The first thing I noticed was the scent. I was a little skeptical of the sandalwood scent, as I have tried other products that were sandalwood scented, the scent was very artificial and did not smell good at all. The sandalwood scent of the L&W balm is a nice clean, masculine, “woody”, smell, that you can definitely smell, but is not overpowering. The balm goes on nice and smooth, soothes any razor burn or minor cuts, and moisturizes, without being oily or greasy. I have used the after shave balm on my face after getting mild wind and sun burn and it really takes the sting out. I like the scent so much, I find myself using it just for the heck of it. The wife likes the smell too.

I also just recently ordered the pre-shave oil. It has the same nice sandalwood scent at the after-shave balm, although it is not as strong. I followed the directions, used it after a shower with my face wet, and used my normal shave cream on top of the shave oil. It definitely helps give me a closer shave and I don’t get the razor burn or nicks I normally get with shaving cream alone. I highly recommend it.

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Bob Tobias

Takes your shave to the next level

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022

Scent: SandalwoodSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

First my Shaving Soapbox. The single best thing you can do to make shaving better and easier is to do your shaving in the shower. Shower shaving will make any combination of products and manual razors perform better than standing at the sink.

Anyway, whatever else you choose to use, shaving oil, like honing a knife after sharpening it, will make the results just that much better. This shaving oil, in particular, comes in a convenient spray bottle, has a pleasant smell, and is reasonably priced. And for me, after using it, my face feels smoother and less dry than without.

The rest of that mix for me is the OneBlade HYBRID Single-Blade Safety Razor that my wife gave me for Christmas, some Proraso Shaving Cream for Men, Refreshing and Toning with Menthol and Eucalyptus Oil . The OneBlade replaced my Merkur Mk34c Double Edge Razor with Heavy Duty Short Handle that I bought here about 16 years ago. I've been using Proraso cream for nearly a decade.

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Steve

No scent

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023

Scent: SandalwoodSize: 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase

Was looking forward to a soothing, authentic sandalwood scent, but they must have forgotten to put it in the oil. The only smell it had was was very faint, and was more like cardboard. The oil performed ok, but was extremely disappointed that the scent was not even close to what was advertised. Will not try again.

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