Hold Fast Pre-Shave Oil makes the shaving experience one you will look forward to. Simply place a dime size amount of oil in the palm of your hand and rub into whiskers. Give the oil 30 seconds to do its job softening the soon to be gone beard. Also creating a slick surface between the razor and skin. Then at this point you can either shave without a cream or add a cream for an even more pleasant shave. Whichever way you choose you will never want to shave without Hold Fast Pre-Shave Oil again.