After Shave Balm
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Gairdner
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I almost always use an alcohol based splash first then a balm afterwards. As I age, I’m finding I need balm less often although it’s use is still in the majority. Perhaps it’s my skin, perhaps it’s technique or settling on suitable products or perhaps it’s a combination of these features.
The more healing aftershaves such as Proraso Red and Quorum with its witch hazel content and small menthol input are likely the positive elements in not requiring balm. As a cheap yet very effective option, Boot’s Freshwood AS & balm make an excellent pair and sometimes the balm isn’t needed at all. Both offer great bang for the buck and smell nicely traditional to my old fashioned beak.
I’ve yet to try Bart’s Balms but I haven’t read a negative review. I’ve too much stuff to use up first. Another good and low cost balm that I’d use after the aforementioned alcohol splash, is the Real Shaving Co or RSC variants. Healing, comforting, moisturising for those with dry skin and not greasy either.
I try to avoid balm whenever I can these days but if it’s required, on it goes - I’ve no qualms in employing balms. What suits one face won’t necessarily suit another so use what works for you and in what order you prefer. As I’ve said, I go splash then balm but if the reverse works better for you then do it. It’s your shave ultimately.
Great information already posted so thank you from one who is always learning despite hacking at my old physog with a DE for ten years and various ‘systems’ for ten to fifteen years prior to that. Keep noting your experiences and adding to the wealth of information and knowledge here.
The more healing aftershaves such as Proraso Red and Quorum with its witch hazel content and small menthol input are likely the positive elements in not requiring balm. As a cheap yet very effective option, Boot’s Freshwood AS & balm make an excellent pair and sometimes the balm isn’t needed at all. Both offer great bang for the buck and smell nicely traditional to my old fashioned beak.
I’ve yet to try Bart’s Balms but I haven’t read a negative review. I’ve too much stuff to use up first. Another good and low cost balm that I’d use after the aforementioned alcohol splash, is the Real Shaving Co or RSC variants. Healing, comforting, moisturising for those with dry skin and not greasy either.
I try to avoid balm whenever I can these days but if it’s required, on it goes - I’ve no qualms in employing balms. What suits one face won’t necessarily suit another so use what works for you and in what order you prefer. As I’ve said, I go splash then balm but if the reverse works better for you then do it. It’s your shave ultimately.
Great information already posted so thank you from one who is always learning despite hacking at my old physog with a DE for ten years and various ‘systems’ for ten to fifteen years prior to that. Keep noting your experiences and adding to the wealth of information and knowledge here.
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+1 re: P-Red. Swiss Pitralon is another very healing aftershave splash.
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I never get irritation these days but when I used to do, back in days I was starting my journey I used to use some nappy rush cream and that worked very well, I can't remember the name but I used to get it from Waitrose. Previously I tried several Nivea, Sterling and other balms but the nappy rush cream gave me the best results.
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Sudocrem?
Northam Saint
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Bepanthen ? I find it’s also great for healing tattoos.
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Shave to the grave
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Ok, haven't seen that one before
BlacknTan
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I'm reviving this thread..
Castle Forbes 1445 shave cream just arrived. The scent fits me to a tee! There is a matching balm available, so since I find the scent so enjoyable, I plan to order it.
Now, do you gents that use balms use it in place of an aftershave splash, before it, or in some other manner?
Castle Forbes 1445 shave cream just arrived. The scent fits me to a tee! There is a matching balm available, so since I find the scent so enjoyable, I plan to order it.
Now, do you gents that use balms use it in place of an aftershave splash, before it, or in some other manner?
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I've been enjoying 3P Pre/Post primarily as a post shave balm and after an alcohol splash. It's mostly natural ingredients, light on scent so doesn't interfere with any EdT and has a gentle menthol and camphor cooling effect. A little goes a long way and it is relatively inexpensive. Lovely and moisturising yer never too greasy - it just seems to click for my skin. I obtained my wee pot from La Barbiera.
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