Thread: Help Me Find the Burn

I agree that Clubman Bay Rum will give you all the burn you could ask for, especially if you don't do your part to keep pressure and blade angle low. Unfortunately, it doesn't burn so much if you do a good job shaving....

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Yep the clubman is almost pure alcohol so if anything could burn thats it.

+1! The burn comes from alcohol, or menthol. Essential oils on their own do not give any burning sensation. The purer the alcohol, the better the burn.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Of course if you really like burn why not go to the liquor store and get some everclear and just splash that on. We'll hear you screaming.

This is pretty much what I do - I use a 120 proof alcohol that I mix essential oils into and use it for my splash. I usually have around 3% oils so finishes AS would be somewhere around 115 proof.

Anyone tried adding drops of capsaicin to the aftershave for the burn?

Originally Posted by GreenLightJerky

Anyone tried adding drops of capsaicin to the aftershave for the burn?

Now there's an idea!

My biggest problem is that my shaves are great and consistent. I may have to resort to using improper technique.

I hate to say this str8fencer, but I know a surface chemist who would disagree with you, but thank you for reminding me, I just remembered that he offered to make me a splash that he warned would burn like the dickens. I was avoiding it at the time because I just wanted that scent, but now I may have to contact him. Thank you.

Originally Posted by deighaingeal

I may have to resort to using improper technique.

I believe so. This way you can get the burn without having to apply any extra products

Wow, I found the burn! I just shaved with mama bears awakenings, which didn't burn most of my face, but I currently am fighting a head cold and my nose and upper lip is chapped to no end. If there is ever a burn it was there.
Could anyone here compare the awakenings to osage rub?

Originally Posted by deighaingeal

I hate to say this str8fencer, but I know a surface chemist who would disagree with you.

Don't be hating
Seriously tho, I love to learn. Please let us know when you get the update.
On the burn factor; I am not really into the burn per ce, I use alcohol for a disinfectant. I find it helps avoid rashes and other problems. Chili pepper would definately bring the burn, but I can see no benefits.

I'll tell you a secret. Uncle Jethro likes the burn too and he just applies some battery acid mixed with some rose water on his face. he says it's really bracing to the skin. Har Har.

i found the burn!

enjoying a nice 4am shave this morning and as i rinsed some lather off my blade.. i catch something out the corner of my eye.. the word "antiseptic" on the listerine bottle.. so i figure.. what the heck..

gotta tell yeah.. my face is feeling great.. boy does that stuff tighten things up after a shave.. and talk about a burn..

Ya...not so much for smelling like listerine. I thank you though I might try that just for the heck of it.
I have found a couple of tricks to get the burn: one, I added an extra pass; two, Osage rub; three, custom aftershave splash.