A Change of Heart

[SparkyLB]

Perhaps 8 or 9 months ago when I was very new, I was asking questions about what balms to use. I stated that I prefer balms because they don't have the burn of alcohol. Without a reason I'm aware of, my preference has undergone a full 360°. When I started using alum just a couple of weeks into my wet shaving experience, I got used to the slight sting. That sting was also my barometer on the "ya did good" scale (or not so much).

I became very interested in trying out a shaving scent based on tobacco. I got two bottles of Tabac scented, one from Phoebus, and the other from a a name that escapes me, but has an elephant on the label.

I welcome the sting of alcohol today. Balms didn't leave me greasy or oily, but smooth. Alcohol I find leaves my skin very clean feeling, and dry (in a smooth pleasant way).

 

[Breen]

Love that sting! Nice to hear you're finding what works for you, enjoy!

 

[SparkyLB]

After looking at the bottle last night, the second brand is Tobacconist, by House of Mammoth.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

I love a good post shave burn and any shave without one is a disappointment for me. I am quite prepared to shave too close and suffer irritation to get a good burn. If I use a balm then I do so after applying the aftershave, several times over about 15 minutes, getting a burn each time. I love love love the burn

 

[Darth Scandalous]

After looking at the bottle last night, the second brand is Tobacconist, by House of Mammoth.

View attachment 1598842

I just tried a sample of this soap. It really does smell like a tobacconist's shop (not a cigar store, a real tobacconist). Or, more precisely, it reminds me of how an old bomber jacket smells after a weekend of barhopping.

 

[SparkyLB]

I love a good post shave burn and any shave without one is a disappointment for me. I am quite prepared to shave too close and suffer irritation to get a good burn. If I use a balm then I do so after applying the aftershave, several times over about 15 minutes, getting a burn each time. I love love love the burn

How do compare this aftershave then balm, a few times--contrasted to a single application of aftershave? Sounds interesting.

 

[sarimento1]

Sir SparkyLB, you might try these aftershaves/colognes!

 

[Chef455]

Just to chime in-

I'm the opposite of @Eclipse Red Ring . I'll apply my balm to soothe my face after a shave and then slap on a nice sting of an aftershave.

 

[Darth Scandalous]

Just to chime in-

I'm the opposite of @Eclipse Red Ring . I'll apply my balm to soothe my face after a shave and then slap on a nice sting of an aftershave.

Me too, especially in the winter.

 

[hariph creek]

I prefer aftershave with alcohol.
Without it, if work up a good sweat later in the day, my face stings.
I blend my own AS. I find around 7%-8% alcohol is the sweet spot. A little bracing, tightens up my face, does not dry my skin out.

 

[pierrelortie44]

Alcohol is necessary after shaving to disinfect and close the skin, otherwise it will itch and burn for many hours, and healing will be retarded.

 

[Alex Jr]

Try both together. Lovely.

Over here, it’s a pump of cerave and a few drops of the splash. Mix it in and apply.