Thread: The First Aftershave

Gentlemen,

From what you can remember, what was your first aftershave lotion? I don't mean what the barter used on you. Rather, what you first used on yourself. I don't remember when exactly I began to shave. Nor do I remember when I began using aftershave lotion.

What made me think of this subject was when I realized this morning I was out of English Leather. For as far back as I can remember, I have never been out of English Leather. That was enough to give me a sense of discomfort, as if I were at a party where I knew no one.

Then I realized I do not remember the names of any aftershaves I might have used before English Leather. Could then English Leather be the first aftershave I used.? It sounds like it.

So again, from what you remember, what was your first aftershave lotion?

Regards,

Obie

Interesting question, Obie.

Luckily, the human mind hardly ever forgets scents. It was Azzaro Pour Homme, in 1978. I still like it, but I would not wear it anymore. Maybe in 2038.

Regards,
Robin

If my memory serves correctly, it was something by Hermes... in the second half of the 80s.

The very first time I have ever laid my hands on an after shave product was in the late 70's, when I was about 6 or 7 years of age (I did obviously not shave yet at that time...) and was trying to imitate Dad. The product I splashed onto my face was "Nr. 4711 Echt Koelnisch Wasser"

The first aftershave lotion I've used after shaving for the first time was the Nivea Balm (which I still use once in a while..)

Thats a good question, and the creaking you might be able to hear is my brain trying to recall what it was..!

I think it was CK Be, the one in the matte black bottle. That would have been around 1998 I guess.

I use a mix of aftershaves now, depending on the time of year and my mood. I usually have Aqua di Gio and Him, Hugo Boss (both Boss and Hugo, two different scents), Allure and theres another one that I cant remember the name of. I'm not really such a fan of the more tradititional scents, I like lighter citrus-y stuff.

Old Spice, if memory serves. Part of a cologne/aftershave/deodorant(?) gift set.

Old-Spice.. Still use it too. It's what my grandpa used, what my dad used, and what I use... though I have also added Truefitt and Hill, Stetson and British Sterling to the mix these days.

Man that was loong ago, I remember using Denim the most.
Most used one recently Nivea aftershave balm.

Very good question, Obie.

I'm almost sure that it was Old Spice and the year was 1979 or 1980.
Still using it.

The first balm would be the older Perry Ellis stuff... first real alcohol based AS was Adidas sport... now I mainly use Clubman AS and Nivea AS balm!