Thread: Using a balm and splash on for same shave

I am an only AS for about 9 months of the year. Winter I will normally use a balm followed with a bit of TOBS dry skin cream on cheeks and chin area.

I hardly ever use both, but when I do I'll use an alcohol splash first to "seal the deal" followed with a balm for the moisturizing properties. Keep in mind that being Canadian this helps during the cold dry winters, so other's priorities may be different.

i don't use after shave. i apply Thayers and Unrefined Shea Butter as my post-shave routine.

Originally Posted by celestino

i don't use after shave. i apply Thayers and Unrefined Shea Butter as my post-shave routine.

Man that must give you a soft, baby-face, kind of look. Sweet!

If I'm using both, I splash then bomb.

Splash then balm. Every time.

The best combo I have come across for myself is a pea sized dab of 444 aftershave gel, rub it well in the palms of your hand, add a good splash of Aqua Velva, again rub both well and straight to your face. Ice-menthol kick that's just intoxicating. Best of both worlds for me.

In the winter time when i use balm the splash comes first then the balm, which reminds me winter is coming need to get some balm

Wow, I thought I was the only person that used both. I love the tightening sensation of the splash but my skin leans toward dry most of the time. So I follow up with a balm too. I'm a sucker for bay rum and love Captains Choice. But my favorite soaps are DR Harris so I think I need to sample their line of A/S products.