When it comes to shaving, it’s vital to have the proper equipment to hand. Shaving is one of the most hard hearted acts to impose on your face so using the correct tackle is pertinent to success.

A sharp blade is most important. Shaving with an edgeless blade will drag the hairs, scratch the skin and cause irritation and discomfort. So, the sharp blade is at hand, next, lubrication!

Shaving can become an arduous task, to combat this I recommend keeping your shaving routine as simple as possible. A sharp blade, a good oil and a bowl of warm water and you’re off!

Why use shaving oil?

The benefits of using shaving oils are plenty. Not only do oils help to achieve the closest possible cut, thay are none drying and incredibly moisturising. Foams and gels often use moisture activated elements to activate the lathering qualities of the product. If you don’t have enough residual water on your face, the gel/foam will resort to your skin to find the required dew. For this reason alone, I recommend opting for an oil.

Which shaving oil should I use?

The market offers millions of different shave oils. Choice has left the consumer utterly confused. As a grooming expert, I have tried and tested most of the offerings out there. There are some great formulations available, but to part with my hard earned cash, I’m looking for something which scores 10/10 for performance and 12/10 for value for money. In my opinion, Karin Herzog’s Shave Oil (63ml £28) is the best oil on the market. Why? Well the oil has a most rare consistency, thick, glue like oil which spreads easily and protects the skin from the coarse effects of shaving. When you shave, you expose a whole new layer of skin. To prepare this new layer for exposure to the elements, Karin Herzog’s Shave Oil oxygenates the surface and moisturises it to perfection.

For best results, post shave: simply splash the skin once with some cold water, pat dry and rub the remaining oil into the shaven area. It is most definitely the best shave oil I have ever used, coming from a grooming consultant, that’s an a accreditation and a half!