First, thanks to all for this place. A great forum for guys like me who take wet shaving almost...too seriously.
This is my first post, but I've lurked here for a long time. I have a serious problem with collecting aftershaves. I love all aspects of wet shaving, and have tried MANY products, but somehow I've managed to be quite content with two DE razors (Merkur 34C and 38C), one brand of blade (Feather), a single shaving cream (TOBS Mr. Taylor), and two brushes (Semogue 1305 boar and Parker extra-dense badger). Truthfully, I could whittle that down even further, and be just fine with either of the razors or brushes by themselves.
Aftershaves, though, are a different story. I'm corrupted and unstoppable in my quest to try different bottles. Here's what I have so far:
Pinaud Clubman
Pinaud Clubman Vanilla
Pinaud Citrus Musk
Pinaud Osage Rub
Taylor of Old Bond Mr. Taylor
Pitralon (German)
Pitralon (Swiss)
Irisch Moos
Skin Bracer
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Ach Brito Lavender
Fine Classic
Fine Clean Vetiver
Fine Platinum
Musgo Real
Proraso
Speick
Old Spice
4711
Floid Vigoroso
Lucky Tiger
Murray and Lanman Florida Water
Lustray Blue Spice
Gabels Bay Rum
Alt Innsbruck
Captains Choice Bay Rum (not a fan for some reason - would send a virtually-full bottle free of charge to anyone here that wanted to pay postage)
I have no true favorites - every day it seems I'm in the mood for something different, although I do sometimes get on a kick and splash on the same thing every day for a week.
I've even decanted my Clubman, Skin Bracer, Old Spice and Aqua Velva into vintage glass. It's ridiculous, I know, but that doesn't change the facts.
My question is, are there any out there with the sickness? If so, do you see any glaring omissions in my collection? I have an entire cabinet (actually an old Samsonite suitcase converted to a cabinet) devoted to just aftershaves, so there is still room for more....
Thanks in advance for any tips, and I look forward to spending even more time obsessing over small details amongst you guys...
This is my first post, but I've lurked here for a long time. I have a serious problem with collecting aftershaves. I love all aspects of wet shaving, and have tried MANY products, but somehow I've managed to be quite content with two DE razors (Merkur 34C and 38C), one brand of blade (Feather), a single shaving cream (TOBS Mr. Taylor), and two brushes (Semogue 1305 boar and Parker extra-dense badger). Truthfully, I could whittle that down even further, and be just fine with either of the razors or brushes by themselves.
Aftershaves, though, are a different story. I'm corrupted and unstoppable in my quest to try different bottles. Here's what I have so far:
Pinaud Clubman
Pinaud Clubman Vanilla
Pinaud Citrus Musk
Pinaud Osage Rub
Taylor of Old Bond Mr. Taylor
Pitralon (German)
Pitralon (Swiss)
Irisch Moos
Skin Bracer
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Ach Brito Lavender
Fine Classic
Fine Clean Vetiver
Fine Platinum
Musgo Real
Proraso
Speick
Old Spice
4711
Floid Vigoroso
Lucky Tiger
Murray and Lanman Florida Water
Lustray Blue Spice
Gabels Bay Rum
Alt Innsbruck
Captains Choice Bay Rum (not a fan for some reason - would send a virtually-full bottle free of charge to anyone here that wanted to pay postage)
I have no true favorites - every day it seems I'm in the mood for something different, although I do sometimes get on a kick and splash on the same thing every day for a week.
I've even decanted my Clubman, Skin Bracer, Old Spice and Aqua Velva into vintage glass. It's ridiculous, I know, but that doesn't change the facts.
My question is, are there any out there with the sickness? If so, do you see any glaring omissions in my collection? I have an entire cabinet (actually an old Samsonite suitcase converted to a cabinet) devoted to just aftershaves, so there is still room for more....
Thanks in advance for any tips, and I look forward to spending even more time obsessing over small details amongst you guys...