How to apply aftershave

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10-21-2009, 03:27 PM
BrentonC

How to apply aftershave

Ok guys,

Maybe this is a lame question, but for months now I've been wetshaving, and just kind of splashing / patting on my aftershave.

Watching a video of a barber do a demo shave yesterday, he recommended rubbing in the aftershave.

Is this the "right way" ... a good way... does it matter?

Thanks,

Brenton
10-21-2009, 03:39 PM
mainaman

I am not sure there is a right way.
I rub the aftershave on my face.
10-21-2009, 04:06 PM
keenedge

I don't think it probably matters too much, I splash/pat to apply and then rub it in.
10-21-2009, 04:08 PM
BrentonC

Thanks fellas,

I'll try givin' it a rub, and see if I like it.
10-21-2009, 04:13 PM
ursus

Quote:

Originally Posted by mainaman

I am not sure there is a right way.
I rub the aftershave on my face.

Of course there is. It has to be rubbed in counterwise with an ostrich feather. Unless of course it is low tide, full moon, you ate pasta three days ago, or the ostrich is called Frodorick, in which case you have to take a birch twig, soak it in AS for a forthnight and smoke it like a incense. ;)

Or you could be a heretic and slap it on, splash it on, spray it on, or rub it on (I usually wet my hands and face with water so it is easier). Try it out yourself and choose what suits you better, mate!
10-21-2009, 04:29 PM
BrentonC

Quote:

Originally Posted by ursus

Of course there is. It has to be rubbed in counterwise with an ostrich feather. Unless of course it is low tide, full moon, you ate pasta three days ago, or the ostrich is called Frodorick, in which case you have to take a birch twig, soak it in AS for a forthnight and smoke it like a incense. ;)

Or you could be a heretic and slap it on, splash it on, spray it on, or rub it on (I usually wet my hands and face with water so it is easier). Try it out yourself and choose what suits you better, mate!

LOL

Counterclockwise. Yes, of course!

Ostrich feathers.

Why wasn't it obvious to me all along?!
10-21-2009, 06:21 PM
fccexpert

Try it and see what works for you. Nothing else, especially nothing that others think, matters.
10-21-2009, 06:42 PM
mainaman

Quote:

Originally Posted by ursus

Of course there is. It has to be rubbed in counterwise with an ostrich feather. Unless of course it is low tide, full moon, you ate pasta three days ago, or the ostrich is called Frodorick, in which case you have to take a birch twig, soak it in AS for a forthnight and smoke it like a incense. ;)

Or you could be a heretic and slap it on, splash it on, spray it on, or rub it on (I usually wet my hands and face with water so it is easier). Try it out yourself and choose what suits you better, mate!

not if you are lefty , then its clockwise and with a pheasant feather :mace:
10-21-2009, 07:51 PM
red96ta

Are these for the northern or southern hemisphere? I know the toilets flush differently, maybe the rotation is different in OZ?:)
10-21-2009, 09:13 PM
holli4pirating

The only thing I've ever heard about aftershaves is that the faster you can get them on your face after shaving, the better off you'll be. I'm not sure that this is true, but by my logic it does make some sense. After all, applying aftershave 12 hours after shaving won't do too much...

When it comes to the actual application method, I think it's just a question of what works best for you. I have heard, however, that slapping the skin can help increase blood flow, which will cause your face to heal from the micro-damage of shaving... or something like that. Normally I just rub it in and then give myself a nice pat down.
10-21-2009, 09:17 PM
LarryAndro

Went to an old-timey barber a month ago. He used aftershave on me called "foo foo." Don't know anything about it. But, my recommendation is that if you are applying aftershave, and it is "foo foo", DON'T!
10-21-2009, 09:17 PM
mainaman

Quote:

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

The only thing I've ever heard about aftershaves is that the faster you can get them on your face after shaving, the better off you'll be. I'm not sure that this is true, but by my logic it does make some sense. After all, applying aftershave 12 hours after shaving won't do too much...

When it comes to the actual application method, I think it's just a question of what works best for you. I have heard, however, that slapping the skin can help increase blood flow, which will cause your face to heal from the micro-damage of shaving... or something like that. Normally I just rub it in and then give myself a nice pat down.

the only thing I find slapping helps against is it decreases the burning sensation.
10-21-2009, 11:07 PM
thebigspendur

Old time barbers would always slap it on. I think if he though you would give him a little tip you'd get slapped alot harder.
10-21-2009, 11:28 PM
maplemaker

Quote:

Originally Posted by ursus

Of course there is. It has to be rubbed in counterwise with an ostrich feather. Unless of course it is low tide, full moon, you ate pasta three days ago, or the ostrich is called Frodorick, in which case you have to take a birch twig, soak it in AS for a forthnight and smoke it like a incense. ;)

Or you could be a heretic and slap it on, splash it on, spray it on, or rub it on (I usually wet my hands and face with water so it is easier). Try it out yourself and choose what suits you better, mate!

Wait, wait, wait! It is absolutely CRITICAL that you face north at all times.
10-21-2009, 11:44 PM
zib

Foo Foo juice is a generic term used to describe any Cologne or After Shave, especially by old timers and x military. I just splash and pat. One thing, After Shaves contain Alcohol which tend to dry out the skin. What I recommend is using some type of moisturizer first, like a good after shave balm, Speick is excellent, My personal favorite is Truefitt and Hill 1805. That stuff smells awesome. It is pricey, and if that is a concern to you, Nivea, available everywhere makes some excellent after shave balms. Extreme Comfort comes to mind...Good stuff and inexpensive. I'd put that on first, then splash away with the Foo Foo juice......Your skin will Thank you...
10-22-2009, 02:36 AM
ndw76

Quote:

Originally Posted by red96ta

Are these for the northern or southern hemisphere? I know the toilets flush differently, maybe the rotation is different in OZ?:)

In Australia it is generally recommended that one use a similar rotation to the northern hemisphere, however it is also recommended to use an emu feather instead of an ostrich feather. But Australians being who we are, we tend to ignore advice and just do what we think is right.
10-22-2009, 10:06 AM
Stubear

Quote:

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

After all, applying aftershave 12 hours after shaving won't do too much...

LOL!

Thats why its called aftershave and not afterlunch..! :) ;):rofl2::rofl2:
10-22-2009, 10:26 AM
ursus

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndw76

In Australia it is generally recommended that one use a similar rotation to the northern hemisphere, however it is also recommended to use an emu feather instead of an ostrich feather. But Australians being who we are, we tend to ignore advice and just do what we think is right.

The aboriginals also had a little bush trick for applying aftershave: You soaked boxing gloves made out of paper and figs in aftershave, then put them on the largest kangaroo you can find, and tickle it until it whacks you. Plato wrote that you should wake up with stellarly tenderised and aftershaved face.
10-22-2009, 03:10 PM
Oglethorpe

How do you apply aftershave?

Liberally!
10-22-2009, 08:44 PM
fccexpert

Quote:

Originally Posted by zib

Foo Foo juice is a generic term used to describe any Cologne or After Shave, especially by old timers and x military. I just splash and pat. One thing, After Shaves contain Alcohol which tend to dry out the skin. What I recommend is using some type of moisturizer first, like a good after shave balm, Speick is excellent, My personal favorite is Truefitt and Hill 1805. That stuff smells awesome. It is pricey, and if that is a concern to you, Nivea, available everywhere makes some excellent after shave balms. Extreme Comfort comes to mind...Good stuff and inexpensive. I'd put that on first, then splash away with the Foo Foo juice......Your skin will Thank you...

My skin had better be able to deal with a little alcohol, if not, then it better grow a pair because that is what it is going to get.
10-22-2009, 09:01 PM
BrentonC

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndw76

In Australia it is generally recommended that one use a similar rotation to the northern hemisphere, however it is also recommended to use an emu feather instead of an ostrich feather. But Australians being who we are, we tend to ignore advice and just do what we think is right.

Emu!

Shoulda seen that coming.

Well, you've reminded me of a song which one of your folk legends stole and Ozzified.

Let me see, the lyrics go somethign like this...

"Let me tell you of an interview/
with an old man Ostrich.

He's got a beak and feathers and things/
but the poor old fella ain't got no wings."
10-23-2009, 04:00 AM
BrentonC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oglethorpe

Liberally!

Oh, man, another Obama fan.

I shoulda seen politics would work it's way into this one as well.
10-23-2009, 04:04 AM
Oglethorpe

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrentonC

Oh, man, another Obama fan.

I shoulda seen politics would work it's way into this one as well.

Speaking of "should have seen that coming"....

I should have seen that coming.
10-23-2009, 04:10 AM
BrentonC

Heheheh.

It just had to be said.
10-23-2009, 03:25 PM
fccexpert

Actually, I just discovered that the best way to apply aftershave is with an air sprayer using a 3mm atomizing tip with an 0.5 kPa g discharge pressure. For best results, be sure to hold the spray tip between the thumb and the second and third finger of your hand with the index and little finger extened normal to the axis of the spray. The tip should be positioned exactly 25mm from the skin surface with an angle of impact of 85 degrees. Move the spray across the face with a sweeping motion at a speed of 3-4 cm/sec.
10-23-2009, 03:36 PM
BrentonC

I can see this definitely resulting in "non-standard" angles of application (NSAA, as we say in the trade), in the tricky area below the jaw line.

I must be prepared for untoward consequences of minute variation in aftershave saturation (MVAS).

Perhaps this can be compensated for by using the "slap my face" technique...in a counterclockwise pattern.
10-25-2009, 04:08 AM
Redbeard

Quote:

Originally Posted by fccexpert

Actually, I just discovered that the best way to apply aftershave is with an air sprayer using a 3mm atomizing tip with an 0.5 kPa g discharge pressure. For best results, be sure to hold the spray tip between the thumb and the second and third finger of your hand with the index and little finger extened normal to the axis of the spray. The tip should be positioned exactly 25mm from the skin surface with an angle of impact of 85 degrees. Move the spray across the face with a sweeping motion at a speed of 3-4 cm/sec.

Wouldn't it be easier to just splash it on?
10-25-2009, 10:55 PM
McShaverson

Quote:

Originally Posted by fccexpert

Actually, I just discovered that the best way to apply aftershave is with an air sprayer using a 3mm atomizing tip with an 0.5 kPa g discharge pressure. For best results, be sure to hold the spray tip between the thumb and the second and third finger of your hand with the index and little finger extened normal to the axis of the spray. The tip should be positioned exactly 25mm from the skin surface with an angle of impact of 85 degrees. Move the spray across the face with a sweeping motion at a speed of 3-4 cm/sec.

... :dropjaw: ...

I'll just stick with my splash, rub, and pat routine. :w

Kevin
10-26-2009, 08:22 PM
fccexpert

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redbeard

Wouldn't it be easier to just splash it on?

Quote:

Originally Posted by McShaverson

... :dropjaw: ...

I'll just stick with my splash, rub, and pat routine. :w

Kevin

:shrug:I'm thinking both of you missed the sarcasm. My point was that too many people agonize of too many details instead of just doing what comes naturually.
10-27-2009, 12:17 AM
Whiskers

I like to splash some on, followed by a smart smack.

The smack is to trick me into thinking a lady is present.
10-27-2009, 01:20 AM
Seraphim

Patting, spraying, whatever guys....

Do it like that if you don't mind getting sand kicked in your face like a 98lb wealing, or getting beat up outside math class.

Here is a documentary on how to do it RIGHT! (at about 1:11)
YouTube - charles bronson - MANDOM commercial 6#
10-27-2009, 02:18 AM
McShaverson

Quote:

Originally Posted by fccexpert

:shrug:I'm thinking both of you missed the sarcasm. My point was that too many people agonize of too many details instead of just doing what comes naturually.

I got it ;) It actually made me chuckle as I was thinking the exact same thing.
10-28-2009, 12:37 PM
ursus

Yeah. Showering in aftershave and facerbating afterwards with have stunning results on the opposite and same sex alike. You can get them tipsy by the evaporating ethanol alone :)

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