– Pre-Shave Oil, Handmade in the USA (Smolder, 8.45oz)

If you're like me, and apparently plenty of other reviewers here, you have overly sensitive skin and are looking for a final end all of shave creams because you want the cleanest shave with a blade that won't rip your skin up. Look no further, my friends. While this is obviously not a cream, but an oil, it works better than all of the best shave solutions I've ever used. For a long time I was a Cremo user. Loved that stuff. Out of everything I tried, it was the slickest in terms of feel, scent and value. However, even during what felt like my most even shaves, I would still get nicks and catch hairs with a new blade. Not with this stuff. This stuff gave me the smoothest shave I think I've ever had with the most minimal nicking I've also personally ever had. I use a razor from the One Blade Shave line, who's purpose is to mimic that of a single bladed shave system like a classic straight razor, but in a much more accessible form. This product with that blade almost feels like they were made for each other they work so good in conjunction. Now since it is an oil, it gunked up my blade more so than any cream has before. I simply grabbed a bottle of natural ingredient bathroom and tile cleaner and shook the head of my razor off in a small amount of the solution with some warm water for a minute. Came out clean as new. It seems I may have to do that every time I shave now, but a small price I'll totally pay for such a smooth, painless, reliable shave.Onto my one con... I have to admit it is quite strong on the scent. I do get it. As others have noted, castor oil is quite pungent on its own, so they wanna cover it up in a pleasant way. However, methinks a bit too much on the vanilla type scent Opening the cap of this bottle reveals a scent almost immediately reminiscent of Bath & Body Works in the Fall. For some, I could see that being a plus, for others, terrible. I haven't fully decided myself yet, but I will oversmell it (instead of overlook... haha, get it?) for the end result shave is just too good to pass up.One more thing, not a complaint, just an observation, is that the bottle did not look as advertised. The bottle I received was a tall, thin, clear bottle and not the brown, wide bottle pictured above. Felt it necessary to share that.As an added tip, if you're looking for a quality aftershave that aids in preventing in-grown hairs and razor bumps for us super sensitive skin folk, definitely check out Era Organics Aftershave Serum here on amazon. It delivers a sting at first, but no other aftershave has left my skin feeling so hydrated and soft, without being greasy or expensive. You can feel good about its ingredients too and it’s very pleasant scent. This oil, that serum and my One Blade Shave blade have become the cornerstones of my close shave routine. I went from guaranteed bumps, nicks and burns after every shave, to almost none with these products.Thanks for reading and happy shaving! -E

This product changed my wet shave experience! What I love is that it can take a mediocre soap and add all the glide and protection that it might lack. Use a good soap and this just takes it to another level. Used to buy this in the 3oz size and quickly learned that I should step up to the large bottle. I find that the large will last me about 6 months and I shave my face everyday and my head 3 times a week.

This Pre-shave oil smells like warm vanilla to me which I like. I used this pre-shave oil to shave my head bald with my double edge razor. My razor glided across my head with ease. Something interesting that I must mention. I read some where that castor oil helps with inflammation and it is a good idea to apply pre-shave oil after shaving. So after I finished shaving I re-applied this oil to my bald head. I did not get any razor bumps on the back of my neck like I always do. I have to say that this was a first for me. So I will do this every time after I shave. This is a wonderful product and I will recommend this product 100%.

This is a great product. But charging eight dollars for delivery is outrageous. Why not partner with Amazon to get this included in Prime?

While I have been shaving for more decades than I care to think about, I've only been been using high end razors and products for only a few months. I used this pre-shave oil today with my new Viking Blades Emperor razor and Feather blade. Using the Blades Grim oil with this gave me one of the finest shaves I can recall. Compared to other similar products, this is an excellent value. I am going to be buying more of their products. This is a large bottle so it's not a travel size but it could easily be put into a smaller container.

I liked everything about this pre-shave but found the scent way too sweet! Not my cup of tea.If you like the scent profile, I would recommend.

I like the product very much. This is my third order. The first two were great. This time the cap was loose and half of the oil absorbed through the delivery box.The shave pre oil is not thin and not too thick, an excellent addition to shaving. Also it has a nice masculine scent. Not overwhelming. If not for a loose bottle cap, I would give five stars.I simply contacted the Blades Grim and sent a picture of the 1/2 empty bottle and a new full product was promptly sent. 5 stars for customer service and now I changed my rating to 5 stars for product. Thanks Blades Grim. RS

This has been my signature scent (dark vanilla/Smolder) for a couple years and I have used all their products. Their shaving soap is kinda mid, but the pre-shave oil is fantastic, same with the aftershave, beard oil and cologne.