First jojoba oil only shave this morning.
It was OK, but nothing to write home about. I had to take a different approach than usual: a one pass shave with touch ups for a result between DFS and BBS.
What to retain about this experiment:
- 6 to 10 drops of oil are sufficient (+ water on the face) in 2 applications (the 2nd one during the shave) and are not absorbed too quickly
- use only one hand (the one that does not hold the razor...) to apply the oil
- use a very sharp blade (I used a green 7 o'clock for the 5th or 6th time, it took me ages to cut something)
- the shave is very smooth and the blade glides with ease on the skin, therefore not a single cut whatsoever
- there are chance that the blade will be used only once because of the oil residues
- as said earlier this kind of shave demands a bit of cleaning afterwards, so it may save time only if you get used to it or your routines are settled
- no need of an AS
In conclusion, I might give it another try, but my regular routine with soap and brush is way more efficient. In the end, I think it is a matter of personal preferences. On another note, I have found shaving with shaving oils (like Nuage or Sommerset) a wee bit easier and more agreeable.