Hello everyone, I wonder if someone could give me advice on a good type of lotion to use after your shaving to cut down on the razor burn? Thank you very much......... Al Newman
New to double-edged shaving
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Unacceptably Lasering Chicken Giblets?
I use Cetaphil daily moisteriser and also raw, organic, unrefined shea butter.
for aftershave I use aqua Velva, clubman, and Florida water
for aftershave I use aqua Velva, clubman, and Florida water
Personally, I se a splash. I always break out with a balm.
As am I.
Nivea sensitive aftershave balm.
Available at most grocery stores and pharmacies around the US.
Available at most grocery stores and pharmacies around the US.
Stetson Cooling Moisture splash (available at most Wal-Marts) is great when you overdo the shave a bit. It's a low-alcohol formula, and feels great on irritated skin. Of course, razor burn is best avoided to begin with. If you're getting razor burn consistently, you might have some work to do on technique, lather, etc.
Proraso Pre/Post Shave Cream is amazing. Apply with water and rub just a little into each area of your face and it prevents razor burn completely for me, no matter how rough my shave was. A nice cooling sensation too from the menthol.
Nivea sensitive for something local and quick...although I didn't have great reactions to it, but most do. The absolute best balm I have ever found is Weleda Aftershave Balm. Some Whole Foods carry it or you can order it on line at a multitude of places. $16-$20 a bottle depending on where you order it from. It is hands down the best I have used. It's a milky color and consistency, not super thick like a lotion but not watery like a splash. The scent is very pleasant....I actually like it quite a bit, but it doesn't linger long. I wish it would though. 10 minutes later it's gone and you can use the cologne of your choice. It has a small amount of alcohol in it as an astringent, but even if you have bad irritation the small sting lasts a second or two. After that is is the most soothing thing ever. Even my red, razor burned newbie face was no longer red and very soothed within 10-15 minutes.
It has Myrrh in it as one of the ingredients, which may be it's secret. It has aloe and a bunch of other great things. It's an all natural product, which I like. I use it exclusively. 1 bottle lasts me right at 2 months. Fantastic stuff.
It has Myrrh in it as one of the ingredients, which may be it's secret. It has aloe and a bunch of other great things. It's an all natural product, which I like. I use it exclusively. 1 bottle lasts me right at 2 months. Fantastic stuff.
Unrefined Shea Butter might just be the best moisturizer you will ever try!
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Wouldn't it just be easier to use my wife's body lotion?
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I want to thank you very much that sounds like a good idea
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The low alcohol sounds very good to me… After shaving the other day I slapped on some British Sterling, I thought I was going to die
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I want to thank everybody very much for their advice, as I am new to shaving with a double-edged razor, sometimes I think I'm going to cut something off, thank God I'm not trying to use a straight razor..." With my head looking at me from the sink, hey honey can help me for a minute, I think I cut myself shaving" 
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Sorry, I forgot to mention this;
Hi everyone, being new to double-edged razor shaving I don't have anything to compare my flare tip to, I bought a red tip and I'm waiting for that to come in the mail but if anybody has any Gillette's that they would like to sell I would love it if you get in touch with me, I want to try other razors and I don't want to mess around on eBay Thanks everybody, Al
Hi everyone, being new to double-edged razor shaving I don't have anything to compare my flare tip to, I bought a red tip and I'm waiting for that to come in the mail but if anybody has any Gillette's that they would like to sell I would love it if you get in touch with me, I want to try other razors and I don't want to mess around on eBay Thanks everybody, Al
another vote for nivea
since your just starting the two things I think would help most are short strokes and do not use any pressure on the razor. Let the weight of the razor due the cutting.
since your just starting the two things I think would help most are short strokes and do not use any pressure on the razor. Let the weight of the razor due the cutting.
Neutrogena Razor Defense Post Shave Lotion.
simply amazing
simply amazing
Oh yes the "Home Alone aftershave application" scream,that's every noob DE shavers clue that you're using too much pressure or making too many passes.
Once you got you're skills honed you can splash on any of the classic aftershaves with a mild sting at best even with a straight razor.
As to post shave routine I find a splash of Thayers witchhazel (peach scented) followed by the Nivea Energy works for me.
As to vintage razors yes you can still find some deals on the 'Bay but more and more you run into the "ultra rare Slimboy Fatboy" (read brassed up *** old Tech I found)that someone wants way too much for.
In upstate NY you should have an abundance of antique shops/malls,swap meets,flea markets etc to haunt so try those as well.
Though I'd stick with the Flair Tip for now and avoid the Red Tip till you've got the technique more solid as the RT is generally a more aggressive razor.
I used the Nivea for the first three or so months of DE shaving; it felt nice and soothing and seemed to keep my skin in good condition. However, I've stopped using it now and my face doesn't seem to be any better or worse for it. Probably a case of my technique improving, and maybe my face getting more used to a new shaving method.
