Collection: Pre-Shave
Shop pre-shave and shaving prep products, including pre shave cream, cleansing cream, gel, oil and lotion formats. Pre-shave products are used before shaving cream or soap to help soften beard growth, improve glide and prepare the skin for the razor.
Choose a pre-shave cream for classic wet shaving preparation, an oil when extra glide is needed, or a cleansing product when the beard and skin need a cleaner start. Pair with shaving cream, shaving soap, double edge safety razors and post-shave care.
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Alexander Simpson Est. 1919 Pre-Shave Oil Bay Rum 50ml
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Special OfferAlexander Simpson Est. 1919 Pre-Shave Oil Lime 50ml
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Alexander Simpson Est. 1919 Pre-Shave Oil Sandalwood 50ml
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Castle Forbes The Pre Shave 150ml
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Sold outCella Organic Pre Shave Gel 75ml
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Cella Pre-Shave Gel 75ml
5.0 / 5.0
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D.R. Harris Arlington Pre-Shave Lotion
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Jack Dean Pre-Shave Cleansing Cream 90ml
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Omega Via Barberia Pre-Shave Balm 50ml
4.0 / 5.0
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Sold outOsma Pre-Shave Oil 50ml
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Proraso Blue Pre-Shave Cream 100ml
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Proraso Green Pre-Shave Cream 100ml
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Proraso Professional Pre-Shave Cream 300ml
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Proraso Red Pre-Shave Cream 100ml
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Proraso White Sensitive Pre-Shave Cream 100ml
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The Bluebeards Revenge Professional Range Pre-Shave Oil 250ml
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews
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The Scottish Fine Soaps Thistle & Black Pepper Shave Gel 100ml
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About Pre-Shave
What Pre-Shave Does
Pre-shave products sit before the main lather. They can help soften beard growth, add glide and make the shaving routine feel more controlled, especially with coarse stubble, dry skin or daily shaving.
Cream, Gel, Oil or Cleanser
Choose pre-shave cream for a classic barber-style preparation, gel for a lighter modern feel, oil for extra glide and cleansing cream when you want to clean and prepare the beard before lathering.
Building the Full Shave
After pre-shave, apply lather from shaving creams or shaving soap, shave with light pressure, then finish with post-shave care if the skin needs calming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pre-shave used for?
Pre-shave is used before the main lather to prepare beard hair and skin. It can improve glide, support comfort and make coarse or dry-feeling growth easier to shave.
Do I still need shaving cream after pre-shave?
Yes. Pre-shave is not usually the main lather. Apply shaving cream or shaving soap over it before using the razor.
Is pre-shave useful with a safety razor?
Yes, especially if you use a double edge safety razor and want extra glide or beard softening before shaving.
Should I use pre-shave oil or cream?
Use oil when extra glide is the main priority, and cream when you want a more traditional pre-shave feel that sits naturally before brush lathering.
Let customers speak for us
from 405 reviewsFor sure a mild razor - but that's what I like. For a daily shaver with sensitive skin this razor is pretty ideal. Paired with a decent blade (I used a Nacet blade, but others would be just as good), and a quality shaving soap or cream this is one of those 'autopilot' razors that doesn't demand 100% attention for every second of the shave; and being lightweight allows you to factor in your own level of pressure that is comfortable for you. It's nimble and manoeuvrable and getting those whiskers under the nose is a doddle. I don't chase BBS but the Aeroshave provides me with a DFS+ shave that lasts the day; and that I'm more than happy with.
With a blade gap of .59mm and a small amount of blade exposure this is definitely NOT a razor for mowing down several days' growth of beard, and nor should it be expected to; but if you shave on a daily basis - and have sensitive skin to boot - the Aeroshave is worth serious consideration. Horses for courses, and all that.
Service from the gentlefolk at MGS is excellent. I ordered this razor (along with another item) after the 3.00pm cut-off time and yet it still arrived, well packed and in good order, the following day! Thank you!
Many folks start their wet shaving addiction with the gateway drug that is the Merkur 34C. Now it’s back in satin finish stainless steel in a presentation box with a leather travel case. It’s also a little more efficient but not aggressive and the blade is now completely covered by the top cap. A genuine upgrade.
Super easy to use, ideal for new DE razor users, great quality, SO much better than multi blade cartridge razors, and much more economical. Highly recommended.
Seen the Henson AL13 reviewed quite a few times on YouTube and I thought I'd give it a try.Ive been shaving with a Rockwell T2 which is a excellent razor,but the AL13 is in a different league,lightweight easy to use,not got to worry about finding the correct angle to shave,the Henson does it for you,basically if you don't get the angle right,it won't shave...
Must add, first class service from Male grooming,Thank-you....
Does what it says, works for after shaving and for deodorant
Excellent just what I required. Male grooming great all round, many thanks
Tabac Original Shaving Soap Stick REFILL 100g
Inox base, solid. Just as discribed.
I'm usually used to using a heavy shaver for my daily shave. I thought about trying the Henson AL 13 v2 as I quite fancied a change. I was very surprised to find this shaver is very accurate to use almost surgical like. I quite fancy now perhaps trying to buy a Henson ti22 which is the titanium version. I most certainly recommend this company and this shaver highly. I will be using male grooming supplies again in future.
I was debating whether to get the medium or aggressive razor. As I can't be a***ed to shave more than every five days I went for the aggressive. Fantastic, just cuts through the stubble with consummate ease. Very light and ergonomic too. Easy to manoeuvre and the design means that you get the correct shaving angle naturally.
The only thing better is the service from MGS! I had a few queries which were answered almost immediately, great! I ordered the razor on Friday afternoon and it was delivered by nine on Saturday morning. Brilliant.
Both the razor and service are so good in fact that I will probably order the medium Henson to go with its big brother.
Thanks guys!
A gift for a friend who absolutely adores it
This brush (T3) is amazing and fantastic value for money. Well made and made to last. Robust when lathering up with no need to pre soak before use. Highly recommended.







