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    Default What is the differance between after shave and balm?

    I have been really enjoying the board and I have realized that many of you still use alcohol based after shaves. I dont have a problem with that I just thought that most of the good stuff didnt have alcohol in it. So are we as "pro-shavers" supposed to avoid alcohol or not? :?:

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    Default Re: What is the differance between after shave and balm?

    Quote Originally Posted by bebosky
    So are we as "pro-shavers" supposed to avoid alcohol or not? :?:
    I'm a complete newbie... but I also assumed drinking and shaving didn't go together. :shock:

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    Balm is a more creamy style of aftershave. Stops the irratation if any is caused by shaving. Plus it contains witch hazel for a soothing feeling.
    I use Burts Bee's Bay Rum after shave balm and its great. ink:

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    As long as there is alcohol in Old Spice, I will be using and alcohol based aftershave.

    While there may be "supposed to"s on honing, stropping, and shaving, I sincerely hope there are no "supposed to"s with aftershave. I use what works.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Techy
    I use Burts Bee's Bay Rum after shave balm and its great. ink:
    If you really like it, you might want to stock up on it. I'm pretty certain that Burt's Bees has discontinued it.

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