Shaving in the Summertime

[professorchaos]

I'm a menthol man in the dead of winter when the wind chill whips the highs below zero.

If you use alum, try keeping it in the freezer.

 

[RoFoBlade]

I seal up the bay rum anything (soap, AS) and go LIME.

 

[Tethros]

I've got a shipment coming with Osage Rub and Lime Sec in it. I've only just started using aftercare for my shaving, so I'm excited to start with these summer scents.

 

[beardedscotsmen]

Stirling Orange Chill with a little extra menthol essential oil, still use a warm lather. For after shave I love bay rum I also have a lemon aftershave from Stirling. I will add sometimes I will use Synergy mentholated preshave butter balm.

 

[August West]

Lucky Tiger Face Tonic in the refrigerator.

Yummy refreshing citrus blast.

 

[MJC625]

Cool water in the winter...
Cold water with ice in the summer (Texas) and the soap changes to QCS Vostok - Baby...
Always a hot water rinse followed by ice water wash cloth...SWMBO asks why I am waterboarding myself...

AS is currently something from the lab...this week its "3G"

 

[austinantihipster]

I've put away my sandalwoods and Alt Innsbruck.

My rotation for spring/summer tends to stay mentholated: Proraso, Stirling Glacial and Margaritas in the Arctic. I really enjoy the fresh scent and MITA is growing on me.

Pre-shave is always Proraso green.

I will switch to cold shaving as the temp nears 100 F. May also try adding menthol to my Proraso splash.

 

[Phog Allen]

Add me to those who don't like menthol in shave lathers. I don't like it in too many things but when I do like it, it seems I cannot get enough. Like Alt Innsbruck. Menthol and tobacco flower are the two main characters in it but I can slather it on with no problem. Aqua Velva? Forget it. Face goes numb and all that. Just this morning I tried using I Coloniali mango soap and again, I was put off by its menthol content which is actually quite mild. Oi. I don't work well with Eucalyptus either.

One thing to consider if you like the artisan soaps is that many of the soap makers will use spearmint or peppermint for cooling. I like the spearmint and can do without the peppermint. Spearmint gives a cooling effect I like without the numbing feeling menthol can sometimes cause. In any case I prefer the cooling sensation to be minimal. I do wish we could get a great lather like Mystic Water in a Florida Water scent. I'd be right happy with that.

Cheers, Todd

 

[ironfist]

Never really changed much but I'll try my yeti snot more. People keep mentioning Stirling orange, think I'll need to try some.

 

[dschleh]

I am using Osage rub this summer. The Menthol scent dissipates rather quickly. For me the remaining scent is like a light clubman talc powder it's an old school barber shop scent that I like. It reminds me of my grandfather and it puts me in a good mood in the morning.

 

[cryhavoc]

Cold water shaves(year round), AV, Skin Bracer, Osage Rub, C.O Bigelow, TSD Iced Sub Zero and Miike's Lime are in heavy rotation.

 

[California Cajun]

Can't believe Fine Snakebite hasn't been mentioned yet! Get some!

You're the first one to bring it to my attention. I just ordered one so I won't have a summer meltdown!

 

[California Cajun]

I am using Osage rub this summer. The Menthol scent dissipates rather quickly. For me the remaining scent is like a light clubman talc powder it's an old school barber shop scent that I like. It reminds me of my grandfather and it puts me in a good mood in the morning.

I agree. I also use Lucky Tiger aftershave cream and the Vicks scent also dissipates.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

Summertime? Shoot, I just mailed a case of Snake Bite to the guys on the TV show The Deadliest Catch. They sent me a letter back and promised not to splash it on till they were on deck and it's below zero.

 

[Ramaniac]

C.O. Bigelow and the MIGHTY Osage Rub!!!

 

[redwhiteblue]

Lucky Tiger Face Tonic in the refrigerator.

Yummy refreshing citrus blast.


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How smart, definitely going to try keeping some aftershave and balm in the fridge!

 

[Dave Colangelo]

I like to move to more summer scents I usually roll them out in the spring but I have just moved to TOBS Grapefruit and DR Harris Pink Aftershave.

Regards
Dave

 

[Stubbl E]

Stayin' cool's easy...when you know how.

 

[Jwesleym]

Sometimes if it's really hot, instead of a cold water rinse after shaving, I will rub an ice cube (or a few) over my face and neck. Feels really good!

May just have to try that one.

-Wes

 

[August West]

How smart, definitely going to try keeping some aftershave and balm in the fridge!

Nice new shiny badge Brian.