Fitjar Islands Nyasha Pre Shave Stubble Softener and Facial Cleanser

Aaron1983

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hey lads

ive tried various pre shave oils but dont like the residue it leaves. So im looking at either a water soluble pre shave such as castle forbes or Fitjar island stubble softener.

Anyone used either of these two?
 
I've got both.

I love most Castle Forbes stuff but I feel their Pre Shave is just ok and therefore not worth the high cost. It's an unusual scent too, has a slight almond scent. It does soften stubble but wouldn't say it adds any extra slickness.

The Fitjar stubble softener soap bar is really good at doing exactly that, softening stubble. Just get it wet and rub over the stubble. Then use your hands to rub it in and it creates a surprising amount of lather from such little soap (Which makes you understand why the bar is smaller than you expect when you first open it). Leave it on while you lather up your shaving soap/cream. It's quite clay like in its scent.

Again I don't feel it particularly adds any under layer of slickness.
It actually makes a great face cleaning soap too so it's kind of a two in one product.
 
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Aaron1983 said:
hey lads

ive tried various pre shave oils but dont like the residue it leaves. So im looking at either a water soluble pre shave such as castle forbes or Fitjar island stubble softener.

Anyone used either of these two?
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Have you tried the executive shaving pre shave water soluble oil? I have it and think it is great. No mess no fuss and IMHO provides a level of slickness

https://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/product.cfm/product_ID/7032/category_ID/241

Another option if to buy some water soluble massage oil such as
https://www.mysticmomentsuk.com/oil-blends/water-dispersible-massage-oils.html

You could even buy your own EO and make your own scent
 
wingman said:
Have to say the Executive Shaving product is the best I've come across. Very reasonable price and lasts right through to the final pass as well as the quantity in the pump dispenser.
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Have tried both the ESC's pre shave and fitjar island's - I honestly feel the fitjar island does a superb job of softening the stubble. One of the few products that i own where the performance matches the description. You must give it a try , given that you can make use of ESC's 25% site wide BF sale !
 
i used the Fitjar Island Preshave bar for around a year,
It’s small but lasts ages.
I liked it and i liked it a lot however on a personal note i don’t use preshave at all now.
2 years ago i made my own and i reckon it was probably better than most pre shaves.
Whether any pre shave actually works is an argument for another day but i genuinely liked the Fitjar but i can also say i get the same results whether i do or whether i don’t.
The problem for me with Fitjar is their pricing.
i’m sure Executive Shaving do an oil free pre shave
 
Mike Smart said:
i used the Fitjar Island Preshave bar for around a year,
It’s small but lasts ages.
I liked it and i liked it a lot however on a personal note i don’t use preshave at all now.
2 years ago i made my own and i reckon it was probably better than most pre shaves.
Whether any pre shave actually works is an argument for another day but i genuinely liked the Fitjar but i can also say i get the same results whether i do or whether i don’t.
The problem for me with Fitjar is their pricing.
i’m sure Executive Shaving do an oil free pre shave
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I would be interested to know more about your homemade pre-shave.
Recently I made my own aftershave balm, and was really pleased with it.
 
Ebberman said:
I would be interested to know more about your homemade pre-shave.
Recently I made my own aftershave balm, and was really pleased with it.
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There’s a lot of information out there mate.
I still have all the ingredients so might make another batch just to give me something to do.
As stated above i’m unsure if pre shave actually works
 
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