Please recommend a great aftershave balm.

Hello,

I ordered a Truefitt and Hill sample pack and really like the aftershave balm. I was considering ordering a full size bottle of it but I thought I would ask you folks if you can recommend something in the same league. For reference I have tried the Nivia aftershave balm and do not think it's nearly as good as the Truefitt and Hill ASB.

I'd give the Nivia a 6 or so where the Truefitt and Hill I would rate an 8 or 9. Is there anything as good or better than the T&H aftershave balm?

Thank you,
--Shoki

Geo. Trumpers face food ( lime) is great. I also like the Speick balm

Castle Forbes makes a top shelf AS too, very much on par (if not better)with T&H.

Yup, but it depends on what you like, thick or thin...There's Taylor of Old Bond st. Sandalwood Luxury After shave gel...It's thick, like vasaline, and has a long lasting wonderful Sandalwood aroma...It's very thick, and very soothing...Great stuff..
Also, along those lines is Speick, They make an After Shave balm which is good, The lotion is more like a liquid. They also make something called Speick Intensive cream, also thick, great fragrance... These are all 10's

Other than those, Trumpers Coral skin food, thinner, but great stuff..
The original is Rose scented, and they make Sandalwood, and Lime skin food as well...

T&H 1805 is good, but you already know that...
Nivea and Every man Jack are good too...

One trick I've learned is to mix 1/2 T&H 1805 and 1/2 Nivea. This will make the expensive 1805 last longer. The Nivea has no fragrance, so it retains the wonderful 1805 fragrance....

Hello, Shoki:

Truefitt & Hill's Ultimate Comfort (unscented) balm is just fine. So are balms by Edwin Jagger, Institute Karite, Pre de Provence, among others. Castle Forbes has great stuff, though pricey. Trumper's skin food is a delight — the rose for me.

The line of aftershave balms is long and confusing. To stay sane, start with Truefitt & Hills Ultimate Comfort.

Regards,
Obie

I highly recommend Institut Karite Balm. This is my "go to" everyday aftershave balm that always leaves my face soothed, soft and moisturized without the "greasy" feeling. I actually reviewed it twice here:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/after...have-balm.html

It is a quality, clean aftershave balm that is inexpensive in my opinion.

I'm not a big Art of Shaving fan, but when I get a little more "feedback" from my Alum block than I consider optimal, their balm is what I reach for.

Please read my review of the Twinluxe Soothing Face Balm I posted a few months back. I have used almost all the after shave balms out there and I feel this Twinluxe aftershave balm is the best one out there.

Not many people know about this product so it is a nice secret as the company had recently launched. Their balm which also works as a daily moisturizer keeps my face moistened and soft as a babys butt while not feeling heavy. It is also not greasy feeling which is a must for me. Only thing I do not like is the price ($60 dollars) but perfection costs money. At least the bottle will last me a year minimum.

Not sure if you can link to other sites so just "google" Twinluxe and you will get their homepage.

i'm loving the pre de provence balm.. i'm not really a balm man.. but i've had to start using it in the colder weather of the northstate.. i love the scent and it's very moisturizing..

also.. skinfood is very nice stuff.. coral is a very nice rose type scent.. i'd like to try the limes at some point too.

+1 to Art of Shaving, their unscented balm should be renamed "no scent added", but it really works to soothe the skin and isn't greasy. Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Balm is good stuff, too. The scents on these are so mild they dissipate in a few seconds, and won't clash with any colognes you want to wear.

I also agree AOS balms are outstanding, just be sure that unless you do go with the unscented which I think is for all skin types, there other scents Sandalwood, Lavender and Lemon are each for a specific skin type, you could probably use any of them though but some will be more moisturizing then others. They aren't cheap but only a very small amount is required so they last forever.

De Vergulde Hand (Dutch brand).

I haven't used anything else since the eighties.

After Shave Balsem

I'm not much after balms but whenever i use then L'Occitane is my one and only favorite. Nice scent, says my wife.

Another +1 for trumpers skin food here. My preference is Sandalwood, its really great stuff.

I personally prefer Al's ASB for a thicker balm. For something a little thinner and more cooling I like to use corn huskers lotion. It is available in a lot of places and relatively inexpensive.

-G

I have throughly enjoyed AOS sandalwood, it is very soothing if you have razor burn. My favorite part is the sent stays with you for awhile after shaving. It is not over powering but you can smell it for a couple hours after use.

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I'm not a big Art of Shaving fan, but when I get a little more "feedback" from my Alum block than I consider optimal, their balm is what I reach for.

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I have the AoS sandlewood aftershave balm. It works pretty well but for that price I doubt I will buy another bottle. Lots of better stuff out there for cheaper. The sandlewood scent is great though.

This might be off topic, but I have almost stopped using balms completly after trying certain after shave splashes, namely the Lucido line from Japan.
Steve, if you want you can get in touch with me and come over to my place an I'll let you sample what I have hoarded since I started shaving... that way you can make your mind up after aving touched/smelled a few of these ASB's and AS's

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I'm not much after balms but whenever i use then L'Occitane is my one and only favorite. Nice scent, says my wife.

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+1 :tu. I recently came to appreciate L'Occitane line of products...especially their Cade or L'Occitan AS balms. You can't beat the quality. Top notch.

I have used T&H balms...for some reason they leave my face itching (albeit slightly) throughout the day...I don't use them as often.

I also use the following with FANTASTIC results:
Mix a few drops of your favorite AS Splash with a few drops of Trumper's moisturizer...rub it in your hands and apply to face. There's no feeling like it...amazingly refreshing and moisturizing...all day long. All you need is your splash and Trumper's moisturizer

Robert, I totally agree. When my shave leaves my face less than perfect I mix my AS with my Trupers Limes skin food... amazing results! :D

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Robert, I totally agree. When my shave leaves my face less than perfect I mix my AS with my Trupers Limes skin food... amazing results! :D

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David,
I am talking about the fragrance-free moisturizer, not the skin food. Although, the latter could be interesting in and of itself :).

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David,
I am talking about the fragrance-free moisturizer, not the skin food. Although, the latter could be interesting in and of itself :).

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I must try that one... have yet to lay my hands on it.
I've been using the Lucido AS and their "Face Care Milk" together for a little wile now and i love the way they leave my skin feeling.

I love aftershave balms, and have tried a few the last two years. A big suprise, but the absolutely best I have tried is Gentlemens Tonic Aftershave cream. It has a wonderful smell, is 100% ecologic, and has the perfect substance. It really shootes the skin after shaving, and give your skin a baby like smoothness. I had never heard or read anything about this producer before, so that is why I got suprised when I tried this aftershave cream. Just superb. My TOBS Sandalwood luxury balm feels like a cheap, mass produced product compared to this cream, and I love TOBS;)

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I must try that one... have yet to lay my hands on it.
I've been using the Lucido AS and their "Face Care Milk" together for a little wile now and i love the way they leave my skin feeling.

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Excellent David...If you have a Milk or equivalent, it's pretty much the same. The same can be done with Milks (DR Harris, Lucido, etc...). The formula is some kind of moisturizer/Milk + AS Splash

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De Vergulde Hand (Dutch brand).

I haven't used anything else since the eighties.

After Shave Balsem

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"De Vergude Hand" is what i used for a long time. Recently (since discovering SRP) i have been using different brands....
When it comes to aftershave balms, i recently tried "Cool Water" by Davidoff. Rapidly becoming a favorite....:tu

Cheers,

RazorBack

L'Occitane Aftershave Balm is great.
It comes in three different basic senses, Levanter, Sandalwood and Cypress.



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What, nobody recommended Proraso yet? It's a great balm, makes your face feel fresh and healthy, and if you had a rough shave, you can put on some Pre/Post cream before applying the balm.

Very useful tool when you are learning how to maintain your razor...

My other favourite is Caron Pour Un Homme. Now, when it comes to perfumery products, as opposed to strictly barbershop products like Proraso, you will notice that many fragrances share the same base. For example, Tabac and Pino Silvestre AS splashes have exactly the same ingredients. It's to be expected, since some cosmetics company must manufacture the base that is then scented by the perfumer. But some bases are better than others, and whichever one Caron chose is absolutely amazing. Not the most affordable, but if you use Pour un Homme EdT, it's a product to have.

I have been using Kiehls ultimate men's aftershave balm and moisturiser for about a month and find it gives me the best result of all my balms. Including the Geo F Trumper limes skin food Taylor of old Bond Street luxury Sandalwood aftershave gel Etc. I let it soak in and just before I go out a splash of aftershave or cologne and 'wallah' ready to face the world.

I like Bigelow's Bay Rum. Great soothing cream that has a touch of the alcoholic burn of its namesake.

My three favorites are AOS Lavender, L'Occetaine and Coral Skin Food. All three are very soothing and have nice scents that don't last too long and clash with colognes.

I want to try one of the DR Harris milk formulas but have stocked up on splashes for the summer with Floid Blue, Floid Suave, Fine American Blend and Platinum.