Gives advantages for shaving. Thin film is all that is needed. Okay if it looks like it is drying, just spritz if you like, or even running as is, the razor's motion brings up the moisture. Rinses nicely - no problems there. Skin gets treatment that has positive effect, different from gels and creams that leave drying sensation. Can see the skin terrain perfect, almost like magnified slightly. Turns around shaves quickly because of all its positive features and no hang-ups encountered so far. And my favorite part - the subtle traction provided to the blade, along with the enhanced auditory feedback, sound of hairs cut, all adds up to better shaves.