It's gotten pretty hot where I live. That means I have broken out the mentholated aftershaves. Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue and Duke Cannon Ice Cold After-Shave Balm are great inexpensive mentholated aftershaves.
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Jade East or Hai-Karate, if you can still find them.
Brut, English Leather, British Sterling and Canoe.
Brut, English Leather, British Sterling and Canoe.
Barbasol Aftershave. There is a green which I prefer and a blue.
Proraso Green
Old Spice
AV
Thayers Rose (technically not an AS, but does the job)
Old Spice
AV
Thayers Rose (technically not an AS, but does the job)
Cheapest my way is Skin Bracer and Old Spice. Neither is a favorite, but both are nostalgic because my grandfather and dad used them. Old Spice is a no go with the wifey…said I smelled like an old person? I am old 
The Barbasol is at Dollar Generals and $2.75 last time I bought it.
Pitralon classic, Old Spice Original and Fresh Up. In Europe less than €5,- en €9,- approx.
Ive got to go with:
Brut
Gables Bay Rum (both original and with menthol)
Skin Bracer
Barbasol Brisk (if you come across any)
Pinaud Lime Sec
Cuba Gold
AquaVelva Blue is great for some. I cant wear it. With my chemistry it smells like pure skunk after 5 min.
Brut
Gables Bay Rum (both original and with menthol)
Skin Bracer
Barbasol Brisk (if you come across any)
Pinaud Lime Sec
Cuba Gold
AquaVelva Blue is great for some. I cant wear it. With my chemistry it smells like pure skunk after 5 min.
Just noticed this, but it can definitely be used as an aftershave, according to the ingredients.
Nivea Deep
Scent is not overpowering, it's nice, you can combine it with other products from "Deep" line, they all smell the same (Shower Gel, Shampoo, Deodorant, Face Wash).
Skin feels nice and soft afterward.
I think it's underrated aftershave.
Scent is not overpowering, it's nice, you can combine it with other products from "Deep" line, they all smell the same (Shower Gel, Shampoo, Deodorant, Face Wash).
Skin feels nice and soft afterward.
I think it's underrated aftershave.
I used to see it everywhere around here but not anymore.
Barbasol aftershave is, sadly, discontinued.
Just to give prices to my US friends, here below how much these two outstanding barbershop aftershaves cost in Italy.
Floid The Genuine 400 ml €19.90
Proraso lotion 100 ml €4.80
Both actually have a price point that is less than €5 per 100 ml. Wonderful, don't you agree?
One of my dad's favorites was Skin Bracer Sport Talc. I used to splash that stuff on as a kid in the 80s which would slightly annoy him, ha. I wish it was still made. I need to pick up some on eBay at some point.
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The answer is Proraso green.
Well, none of my AS cost more than $15, but the three I reach for most often:
Pinaud Clubman
Old Spice
Proraso Red
Pinaud Clubman
Old Spice
Proraso Red
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Razorock Emperor - mocks Creed Aventis fragrance, $15 US It does have some staying strength but not a loud scent that drives every one out of the room.
Ogallala Bayrum with Sandalwood, nice fragrance with some staying strength with a touch of clove. As it dries down it becomes slightly sweeter scent, <$20US.
Razorock XXX- nice clean unique scent when it dries down. $13 US.
Proraso (Red) sandalwood- nice sweet Sandalwood scent that is for personal enjoyment. <$20 US.
Ogallala Bayrum with Sandalwood, nice fragrance with some staying strength with a touch of clove. As it dries down it becomes slightly sweeter scent, <$20US.
Razorock XXX- nice clean unique scent when it dries down. $13 US.
Proraso (Red) sandalwood- nice sweet Sandalwood scent that is for personal enjoyment. <$20 US.
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Good to know. What's the cost for the 400ml size of Proraso Green in its native country?Just to give prices to my US friends, here below how much these two outstanding barbershop aftershaves cost in Italy.
Floid The Genuine 400 ml €19.90
Proraso lotion 100 ml €4.80
Both actually have a price point that is less than €5 per 100 ml. Wonderful, don't you agree?
Sir, it's the same as the 400 ml Floid. Honestly, I prefer the smaller bottles because easier to handle and store. Hence, I prefer the 100 ml Proraso and 150 ml Floid. Prices remain proportionally the same too, you won't pay more.
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