Thread: 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? :?:

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:

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:

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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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.