I have been using a little 1 oz. Castle Forbes after balm. Love it but don't know if I want a large bottle of it.
Anybody know of some good sample packs of after shave I could try?
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I have been using a little 1 oz. Castle Forbes after balm. Love it but don't know if I want a large bottle of it.
Anybody know of some good sample packs of after shave I could try?
I like Nivea ES AS balm. Neutral scent, and it's easy to find in "normal" stores. Works great too.
Proraso AS balm is also good, but smells a bit like baby powder (I don't mind; my gf said it wasn't manly enough). It also works well.
I also like Burts Bees aftershave. It can also be found in 'normal' stores.
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Originally Posted by undertakingyou
I will have to look for that..
Order the skin food sample pack from Trumpers.
I got that, and now I use Sandalwood skin food as an AS balm and it works really well!
I use the CO Bigelow AS balm from bath and body works. It has vitamin e and aloe vera in it which really help prevent and treat razor burn, ingrown hairs, breakouts etc. It's good stuff and it works well.
I think I'll try the Trumpers in the future.
The Aloe version of Edwin Jagger is very good. They do sample size pots. I want Trumpers skin food, but not tried it yet. It is meant to be very good though.
CF is a Great one so I say go for it. They have sample sizes if you want to try different ones. If you want something a little lighter D.R. Harris Milk is awesome. Or if you want a little Zing try Baxters
I use 100% pure shea butter...
Wow on youur face you must have really dry skin
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Originally Posted by boaz65
No, in fact, just the opposite. After shaving, I apply a SMALL amount of shea butter on my face and use 1 or 2 hot towel applications and then I'm good to go!
Try alot and you will find out what you like the best.
I am sure the gentlemen at straight razor designs and vintage blades can hook you up with other great recommendations. There are so many.
Pabster
+1 on Stubear's post.
Here is the link.
bjanzen,Quote:
Originally Posted by bjanzen
You may want to try the following store link to shop around for ASB. They have frequent internet sales on various items.
Barclay Crocker, Inc.: Face
if you want to try bay rum,i would contact the gentlemen at ogallala about their samples
+1 and try The Gentlemens Refinery's The Classic ASB before you're done. That's my personal favorite. I'd take it over CF any day. I'm not aware of any samples of this stuff, but you can get a travel size.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pabster
GFT Coral Skin Food is a good one.
TAOS balms are a little spendy, but good (they work extremely well for some, and cause irritation for others. seems to be case by case. they work well for me.)
I've found that dermatologists usually have great balms that they sell as well.
Currently I rock half the usual amount of GFT Coral Skin Food and then finish with "Rosewater & Glycerin" by Heritage Products. It doesn't look like it can do the job, but man does it soothe and protect the skin. It can be found in natural/organic supermarkets such as Whole Foods for about $8. The pure rosweater by Heritage is good, but the rosewater and glycerin is incredible.
anywho, good luck. good balms are such a nice score.