I was in the BX yesterday and there was a good looking honey stocking the Shiseido shelves. I saw the "Men" shelf and inquired. My wife is Japanese and has been using Shiseido products for years and I know they are of the highest quality (and prices hah). Anyway, I told her all about the str8's and you guys, and asked about a balm. They didn't have any colognes or anything like that, but she pulled out books and started showing me formulas and smearing testers all over me. I left with 5 different samples, two of which I tried this morning, and a gift certificate for a facial massage by her. Again, she is very attractive, so this intrigued me. Never had one of those, but I'm afraid I might pop a woody right there in the middle of the store laying on my back with her rubbing on my face, so I have to give this one more thought. Anyway, the first sample I tried is a Hydrating Lotion that's recommended for general moisturizing or after shaving. It looks like water, has the consistency of very thin baby oil, and dries up nicely sort of like skin food from Trumper. Maybe even a little lighter. That was 6 hours ago and it still feels very nice. Very light, clean scent that doesn't last long and won't overpower anything else. The other one I tried was an exfoliating facial scrub. First time I've used one of these so I have no basis of comparison. I like it though. Next time you pass a Shiseido counter in the mall, stop by for samples. Very nice products. I might ask my wife for a bottle of the Hydrating Lotion/watery looking stuff for Xmas. I think this will be a go-to a/s for me. ....Jeff