Thread: After Shave Balm

I all actuality Paul, as much as I've looked at al's products it never dawned on me to loom for ASB from him as well, I may be putting in an order soon... Looks like it may be a bigger order than i thought, thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by tonycraigo

I've been searching for about 30 years for that scent all over my Dad after he shaved... I smelled it on men that passed us as we walked through crowded areas. As I grew I smelled it occasionally on men as they passed by.

It's the smell I remember when Dad and I went to the barber shop and I sat in the booster seat to get our haircut.

I finally found it.

Pinaud Clubman Aftershave. The half pint bottle I have says it's the 200th anniversary and my nose has been smelling that stuff for as long as I can remember. Right now it's my favorite. Every time I splash it on I get 30 years younger. For regular days I use Old Spice. lol

I'm sure there's a plethora of great stuff out there, but I hear that some scents get implanted into the brain and for now my brain is really digging the Pinaud Clubman.

Ho tonycraigo,
That one sounds interesting, I'll see if I can find it...

Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen:

We have a touch of confusion here. Are we focusing on aftershave balm, which as a rule is a creamy substance with some variations, or are we addressing what's considered aftershave splash, such as Pinaud's Clubman? Ordinarily the balm is followed by aftershave splash or cologne.

Regards,

Obie

I'm talking BALM, to sooth, with maybe a SPLASH after in the same scent. I have oily skin, so don't need too much moisturising, but I'm finding with the exfoliating properties of the razor on my quite sensetive skin I do feel I need something. Then again, witch hazel maybe all I need, with a splash after?

Originally Posted by RazeWiska

This is the first and only one I ever bought, but according to your description, you want something strong. Well, according to the description of where I bought this, which was Straight Razor Designs in fact, it is "very rich". In fact, the exact words were "This product, although rich, leaves your face feeling soft but not greasy..."

It's an understatement. It's very strong. First time, overwhelming. But now, I like it. I don't know how to describe it? can it be smooth and biting? Spicey yet soft? ... It's complex in odor and texture - I mean the texture of the odor, not literally the texture! .... but, it is strong. It doesn't pretend! But that sounds like what you asked.

CASTLE FORBES 1445 AFTER SHAVE BALM

That sounds like the stuff I'm after! I'll check it out!

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I'm talking BALM, to sooth, with maybe a SPLASH after in the same scent. I have oily skin, so don't need too much moisturising, but I'm finding with the exfoliating properties of the razor on my quite sensetive skin I do feel I need something. Then again, witch hazel maybe all I need, with a splash after?

I love witch hazel. Try running to your local drugstore and getting just a cheap bottle of unscented witch hazel, itll probably be around 10% alcohol and give it a shot. If you like it you can always just use that with whatever splash you choose or you can get scented witch hazel. just load up a cotton ball apply all over face and let it air dry. The stuff has worked wonders for me.

Originally Posted by Devilpup

I love witch hazel. Try running to your local drugstore and getting just a cheap bottle of unscented witch hazel, it'll probably be around 10% alcohol and give it a shot. If you like it you can always just use that with whatever splash you choose or you can get scented witch hazel. just load up a cotton ball apply all over face and let it air dry. The stuff has worked wonders for me.

This post brings back some memories; I've always had very oily skin (my mother calls it 'European' (German father)). Even now if I rub my hand across my brow it comes away VERY shiny. I guess the bonus part is I save on moisturisers. Down side is it looks silly. I remember when I was 16, working as a shop assistant, I'd soak several cotton balls in Witch Hazel, put them in a plastic zip bag in my pocket, and wipe my face with them several times a day (we had a very filthy washroom that didn't lend itself to hygiene). I was weird and obsessive even back then. Now I'm considering buying Witch Hazel again 33 years later!

Nivea makes a respectable balm, with a very light scent that won't interfere w/ your AS of choice.

The Castle Forbes 1445 ASB is wonderful... and quite expensive. Another good one is St. John's Bay Rum ASB... and it's eminently affordable.

Bottom line: I own both of them, like both of them, and use both of them.