What is your fav Aftershave Balm?

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agibby5

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I rub some alum block on the nicks and then I use CVS brand aftershave balm. Much cheaper than the Nivea counterpart and you get a lot more in the package. I also have some Art of Shaving sandalwood aftershave balm, but I use that before I go out since it has a really nice scent and not to mention it's pretty expensive to use all the time, IMO.

I've been experimenting with my post shave routine since I got into straight razor shaving in December. When I used a cartridge razor, I never used aftershave and didn't really know of any actual shaving routines. However, I never really appreciated a close shave with a cartridge until switching over to straight razor shaving.
 

destrekor

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Reading through this thread, I find it comical how many "macho men" find it repulsive to actually care for your own body.

Just like all the contractors and home-builders I've seen with nearly-bloodied cracked/chapped hands... and I think, you know how easy and better it is to take care of that? I have to use crazy lotions for my hands because of dry skin (Neutrogena Norwegian-formula products, especially the concentrate).

As for all the "aftershave, in this day and age?!" types... what the hell do you even do about razor burn? Do you go red-faced and rash-ridden all day? If you want that look, good for you I guess?

Or are these types actually just fortunate to have good skin that doesn't need anything to tame the skin after shaving? If that's the case, I'm definitely jealous.

I tried regular after shave type products, and my face cannot tolerate those - made it worse. Nivea Post Shave Sensitive Balm is where it's at (might be better, but I like that one at least). I did use Neutrogena's face lotion for awhile, but discovered Nivea's stuff works far better.

I don't want any scents, if that's what all the "after shave?!" types think about the stuff. I'd prefer no scents, unless I wear my cologne.
 

SZLiao214

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If you guys want to spend some money go to the Badger and Blade forum. They have different sections on normal shaving, safety razors and straight razors.

I've been using some nivea after shave balm on my scalp when i shave. I have noticed a huge difference since i started using it.
 

Zebo

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soap and a razor. I used to use Noxzema sensitive skin shaving cream for years but soap works just as well and saves money. Can't use any aftershave. I'm very sensitive to perfumes/alcohols of any type as in eyes start watering sneezing etc.

There is only like two lotions I can use. Cetaphil and greasy Eurcerin and I never walk though detergent isle at grocery store. It's a scene if I do.
 
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