Chandu
I Waxed The Badger.
For me, the aftershave is the best part of the shave. I don't find much fun with most aftershaves that are mostly alcohol, water and scent (i.e. most drugstore aftershaves, Fine, and most others).
The alcohol-based aftershaves that focus on skin-foods (e.g. Chatlllon Lux, Maol Grooming), however, make a huge difference. Tonight I'm still enjoying the scent of Weinstrasse (from Chatillon Lux), and my skin feels utterly healthy, 12 hours later. Maol's aftershave, though alcohol-based, is the balmiest feel I can get.
I'm 63, and never used an aftershave until about six years ago. I'll never do without again.
I think this is definitely YMMV territory.
I just don't need the skin help. I have oily skin within 6 hours with soaps that some consider drying. Some AS and especially Balms speed that up by several hours. In the summer I often wash my face partway through the day to cut the oil or use a dry paper towel to absorb it. This is why I don't get all gaga as some do over post shave feel etc. My natural post shave feel probably is as good as many of you get with an skin maintenance focused artisan soap.