Quote Originally Posted by JDCAL29 View Post
I'm slowly getting the hang of the straight razor shaving, and I am wondering if it really matters if I use a different aftershave than the one I use/used for safety razor shaving, which is a basic Gillette Gel. I'm on a budget with this stuff, so if it really makes a difference, can someone give me some "cheap" aftershaves that are good for straight shaving? Thanks - Jim (JDCAL29)
Avoid cheep... inexpensive is OK.

The least expensive is Witch hazel.
Witch hazel is an astringent and some folk like
it a lot some not.

A non astringent post shave product to consider
is a balm like those from Nivea. They are healing
and for those that react to alcohol they are wonderful.

If you want "good smellum" stuff it is hard to
find quality cologne that dos not cost a mint.
Some of the junk also costs a mint so shop
critically. There are some good ones out there
and a little goes a LONG way so when you find
a good one save up and a little drop or two on
occasion will do you for a year. Some like Old Spice.

Most give me a rash or stuff up my nose so I avoid them.
Some to the point that they are not work friendly and can
even ruin a dinner with good wine or even a good beer at
the table. Especially so now that smoking is prohibited
in most public places here.