No post-shave anyone?

[Trollky]

How many of you regularly forego any kind of post-shave routine? In other words, you shave, you rinse with water and that's it... No witchazel, alum, balm, aftershave or cologne - just the innate post-shave benefits of the soap.

The reason for asking is that I enjoyed a simple shave today, skipped my usual post-shave item (aftershave) and my skin feels great! So much so, I will do the same for the rest of the week to see how my skin fares.

 

[Crazy Chester]

I think if you do everything right in terms of prep, lather and technique a post shave probably isn't necessary. However it certainly does enhance the experience.

 

[BobbyB]

I like the sensations of the Witch Hazel, then A/s, and finally my alum block.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

I think it depends on the soap, I sometimes skip the post shave with MWF because of the lanolin. Normally I rinse with water, hyaluronic acid, moisturiser, and then loads of vintage high alcohol aftershave. I love a strong aftershave burn and am quite prepared to shave too close in order to get it. The wife insists on the hyaluronic acid and moisturiser as she assures me it will keep me looking younger and to be fair it does feel good.

 

[Wogus]

How many of you regularly forego any kind of post-shave routine? In other words, you shave, you rinse with water and that's it... No witchazel, alum, balm, aftershave or cologne - just the innate post-shave benefits of the soap.

I suppose I could, but I definitely prefer not to.

I think if you do everything right in terms of prep, lather and technique a post shave probably isn't necessary. However it certainly does enhance the experience.

Agreed. I love my aftershave.

 

[Leo K]

Sometimes I forego the aftershave because after the cold water rinse my face is singing so good I don't want to upset that feeling.

 

[mars]

I think it depends on the soap, I sometimes skip the post shave with MWF because of the lanolin. Normally I rinse with water, hyaluronic acid, moisturiser, and then loads of vintage high alcohol aftershave. I love a strong aftershave burn and am quite prepared to shave too close in order to get it. The wife insists on the hyaluronic acid and moisturiser as she assures me it will keep me looking younger and to be fair it does feel good.

You feel burn even after hyaluronic acid and moisturizer? What type of moisturizer do you use?

 

[Kyle89]

Never did any post-shave in my life until a few years ago. I can't imagine a shave without it, but honestly, I never had an issue without it.

 

[Trollky]

I love my aftershaves too but I am thoroughly impressed with the no post-shave face feel. This appeals to the minimalist in me but the part of me that likes new stuff is...

 

[BudgetShaverGuy]

I’ve been doing it this way for years now. It’s simple and leaves my face nice and neutral.

I see you used Arko. I find this gives me a nice neutral post shave as long as I don’t go overboard with soap usage, not drying at all. Glad you had a good one today!

 

[EclipseRedRing]

You feel burn even after hyaluronic acid and moisturizer? What type of moisturizer do you use?

I have three - vintage Faberge Brut balm, Molton Brown Ultra Light Bai Ji Hydrator, and American Crew All-In-One Face Balm Broad Spectrum SPF15.

 

[BigJ]

Rarely! I enjoy my AS splash too much (especially after a fine shave)!

 

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Moderators - please lock this thread!!!!!

 

[chuckd]

I have never used any post-shave products with DEs - just a cold water rinse and perhaps a styptic pencil once in a blue moon.

 

[Ravenonrock]

I let excellent quality soap/cream do all he heavy lifting. A single product is the only thing going on my face every morning. I use a splash for fragrance daily, back of neck and shoulders.

 

[Heavy_Metal_Hound]

I used to just lather-up and shave with no post shave routine. The only problems that I had was the times that I cut myself before I knew about styptic’s Now just I love my alum block and post shave balms to much to go back to having no post shave routine.

 

[karacha]

I could do that, but using splashes and colognes is the best part of the experience for me.

 

[TinyT]

I nearly always finish with just a cold water splash. However...

...after using a sample of SV AS things might be about to change.

 

[Nofx_Phan]

I wouldn't wet shave if it weren't for aftershaves.

 

[NPK]

I use AS sparingly after a shave. It creates the ambience which lures the females in, then they feel the smoothness created by the Tech and they are more than willing as to what follows.