Since I only had this issue with cartridge razors and rarely with the old Braun which had a daily, automatic alcohol cleaning system, I avoided cartridge shaving like the plague. The Braun was close enough for gov't work, but I get twice the mileage out of a straight razor shave no problem.

I didn't use after shave back then, but I always use Geo. F. Trumper's skin food or Castle Forbes Lime post-shave balm these days. These products your face well, leaving a mild scent. However, I avoid EdP so as not to fumigate innocents who dare venture within my blast radius or contrail.