Thread: Post Shave Question

What is the general concensus for a post shaving ritual?

As of right now I have a bottle of Thayer's Witch Hazel (Unscented/ Alcohol Free), two Clubman Styptic sticks (one dry stick/ one roll on) and a bottle of Nivea Calming aftershave balm.

I am thinking of getting another bottle of Thayers with alcohol for that brisk Why did I just splash this on my face after I shaved feeling

Do I need an alum bar?

My skin gets oily by the end of the day and I have coarse beard stubble.
My wife doesn't like strong scents so I am guessing I am pretty limited in the aftershave lotion/balm department.

It's whatever works for you. Check the SOTD posts if you want to know what other members do, but there isn't anything close to general consensus.

Try the styptic pencil like alum block and see if you like it.

I use Osage rub followed by Nivea ASB usually.

In the past i used the same procedure as you, Witch Hazel, followed by niveas

Thanks guys I know that most of what I asked is subjective. I remembered reading about the alum bar but forgot to order it.

The order I placed last week showed up today so tonight I attempt to shave my side burn area.

I will check the SOTD section.

I started with only a cold water splash and witch hazel, and that was great, but now I do a cold water splash, alum block, let it sit a minute, another cold water splash and then witch hazel, wait another minute, and then either AS, AS milk, or ASB depending on my mood.

I can't go without the alum block now. It's a great tool to stifle light cases of would-be irritation, and also tells you exactly how well you did or didn't shave each area of your face.

I always use the Alum block...it takes most sting away and tells me how good my shave was.

then any combination of as splash or milk...