For me it's more important to have smooth skin feeling after the shave and that cooling effect I get from the soapWhen I evaluate a soap I actually don't put a lot of weight on this. I just don't want a soap that's drying. I figure that my true post shave is coming from aftershave but I do know some people don't even use an aftershave. So what about you?
The most important post shave I look for is how close and comfortable the actual shave was. Some soaps do seem to make closer shaves possible. Other than that I want my soap to-
1) rinse clean and easy
2) not feel drying
3) not leave or make my face feel greasy
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I'd say that slickness is in first place, with post-shave feel a close second, and coming in third is cushion.
CB Lindsay nailed it.
The most important post shave I look for is how close and comfortable the actual shave was. Some soaps do seem to make closer shaves possible. Other than that I want my soap to-
1) rinse clean and easy
2) not feel drying
3) not leave or make my face feel greasy
That covers it for me.
Mark
I agree 100% and that's why I love Stirling soaps. I am prone to ingrowns and razor bump and get very dry skin during the winter months here in Boston. So the soaps like this tend to be best for my skin.For me, the post shave feel is the most important aspect of a soap. Those that have this tend to be the best performing soaps in my opinion. My face is neither dry nor oily, so I can tolerate a lot of different types of soap. I gues most people associate post shave feel with moisturizing. While that is part of it, I don't think it the only thing. Post shave feel to me encompasses moisturizing, smoothness, conditioning, etc. Like some have stated above. Those soaps with excellent residual slickness tend to have exceptional post shave feel.
There are some soaps that have a great post shave feel. MWF is one, Haslinger soaps, Stirling, among others. I don't like a soap that leaves my skin feeling parched. I always use Witch Hazel, and my blend of coconut oil and unrefined Shea butter and then an ASB.When I evaluate a soap I actually don't put a lot of weight on this. I just don't want a soap that's drying. I figure that my true post shave is coming from aftershave but I do know some people don't even use an aftershave. So what about you?