Williams Lectric Shave Electric Razor Pre-Shave, Original, 3 fl oz

 (18 customer reviews)

And the winner is ... Williams Lectric Shave with Electric Glide Formula being a very close second

This is a review of six products and this same review is posted on each product's Amazon site. The products tried were (in order of preference): Williams Lectric Shave, Electric Glide Formula (California North), Afta Pre-electric by Mennen (original), Skin Bracer, Eltron Prep and Kinexium Shave Oil by King-Of-Shaves.

I have used an electric shaver for more than 30 years and, for the first time in over 20 years, am trying these pre-electric lotions again after having shaved without these the last 20 years. In general, these all provide a noticeably smoother and less irritating shaving experience. They don't speed up the process, but do allow for a close shave while minimizing the shaver `burn' sensation that follows shaving. The trick is to find the one that you prefer based upon application, performance and odor.

Bottom line: Despite the superior...Read more

This product will improve the performance of your electric razor. You will get a closer, more comfortable shave if you apply this product prior to using your electric razor.

Lectric Shave adds a little bit of lubrication to your skin, to help the razor glide smoothly. This increases your comfort level. One of the main problems in shaving is that sometimes, your beard will lay flat against the skin. That keeps these hairs from entering the holes in your shaver's foil. This lotion will also cause your beard to stand up, away from your skin.

I use this lotion prior to shaving. My razor is a seven-year-old Braun 7526. Now, I will not claim that it shaves as close as blade, but it comes very close. This combination has worked very well for me.

Probably the only thing objectionable is the scent of the product. It does have a strong scent. But not as strong as the original Lectric Shave. You might want to use this before you take a shower. That...Read more

Lectric shave makes it easier to shave with an electric. It seems to prepare your skin by sanitizing it (i.e. with alcohol), and making it easier for the blades/foil to glide over your skin. Good stuff and it lasts quite a while.