Edwin Jagger HPSFF Hydrating Pre-Shave Lotion for Sensitive Skin for Men (75ml)

This is my second time getting this. After using a couple other pre-shaves, trying to figure out what works best for me, I've come back to the Edwin Jagger. It is a bit pricier than some of the others however, I seemed to not get as many nicks, if any at all, when I used this. I also really liked the scent and the feeling of it on my face. It may not be for everyone but I would give it a try, I'm glad I did.

This product does an incredible balancing act-and does it better than anything I've found. I have profound concerns with pre-shave oils - the risk being oil absorbed by your expensive badger hair brushes. The very quality of your "wet shave" depends on the characteristic ability of your brush to absorb hot water! Badger hair and human hair have a unique ability to absorb water. Hot water softens your beard hair and mixes with shave soaps to produce that splendid lather - this process cannot help but be impeded if the brush absorbs oil! I don't think wet shaving fans can be too careful about this! This 'lotion' softens the beard, provides a base just slick enough to help the razors gliiide, but not so slick that the lather slides away, and it prevent nicks, and leaves my skin soooo nice afterwards! Finally, just a touch of refreshing menthol...HEAVENLY... !

Love, Love, Love this stuff. I have a really sensitive face, and when I started using this product, after I had treated myself to a really expensive barber shave in a spa, I fell in love with it. It preps your face, for a smooth shave, and I have REALLY sensitive skin. I use this with Baxter after shave lotion, and Jack Black shave cream, with an old school safety razor, your face will love you. Jack Black also makes a great after shave gel, I find the Art of Shaving just too expensive. Try this stuff, it is also not cheap, but you will love it.

Good. Just not as good as Castle Forbes Unscented Pre-shave, which in my own opinion, is the premier preshave lotion. Edwin Jager uses some menthol, which I could take or leave. The Edwin Jagger appears to be “whipped”, while the Castle Forbes can be best described as creamy, softer, more hydrating and requires less product for coverage. These products are better than preshave oil as they are absorbed (and soften hair) rather than just lie on the surface of the skin and provide blade lubrication, albeit And acceptable preshave solution as well. I will admit to not having tried other unscented preshave lotions. These two were just known brands that already had the highest ratings. If you order these products during the summer months, or in a hot climate, do not let them sit in a hot mailbox all day they will explode. I lost nearly half of the Edwin Jager product, let the seller know – and asked me what I wanted to do. I was too lazy to respond, while the seller did nothing. Not that it matters a lot and is a minor detail.

Expensive -- but worth it!

I bought this only because it appeared that John Allan's Slick Water was no longer available. This product does do what it's supposed to do - works okay as a lubricant, with no oily residue and is cooling to the face. However, it smells like Noxzema. Don't even bother using your favorite scented shave soap/cream, because this stuff will overpower it. Now that I can get Slick Water again, this will go in the closet with the rest of the partially used stuff.

I've tried a bunch of different pre-shave products for shaving my head, whether its lotions, creams, oils...this and Dove Men+Care Expert Shave Cream are my two favorites. Use them in combination, along with some Proraso Shaving Soap (White for me) and I'm set. I put it on right as I'm exiting the shower, gives me a nice cooling feeling and helps shave clean.

Failure. Menthol-like smell means trouble. Resulted in cuts like I haven’t experienced in years. Where is John Allen SlickWater?

Dose help with shave , making the shave more comfortable .

I bought this after EJ sent me a sample. It's a nice addition to shaving with a DE safety razor, makes the razor glide over whiskers better, for me particularly on my neck. Combined with a good shaving cream it makes shaving an enjoyable experience.

Seems to give a good basis before the shave and can tell the difference when I don't use it first.

I am pretty impressed with this pre shave cream. Normally I will never a get that smooth feel on the skin even after a two pass shave, I wouls still feel a little roughness and that 5 O’Clock shadow look. I have Avery dense beard. But I added this to my routine. All you need is a pea sized amount on the skin and then apply your usual shaving gel, foam or cream on top, and I got a very smooth, comfortable shave even using a here week old Gillette fusion razor. Well reccomeneded.

It is a reasonably good Pre Shave. Nevertheless I personally think that Proraso Pre Shave Cream has the edge.