What Do You Use After a Bad Shave?

[VerbaVolant]

Let me add Pre de Provence ASB on that list.

 

[Ringer]

Good responses. When I say "bad shave" I'm not talking about a hack job. Usually it will be mild irritation under the jaw line or neck when trying to clean the last bit of stubble, and found that a fresh Feather blade is more unforgiving in those areas if not careful. Nivea AS balm was one of my first products when I picked this hobby up, and looks like I may need to revisit sometime soon.

 

[RigelDust]

Good responses. When I say "bad shave" I'm not talking about a hack job. Usually it will be mild irritation under the jaw line or neck when trying to clean the last bit of stubble, and found that a fresh Feather blade is more unforgiving in those areas if not careful. Nivea AS balm was one of my first products when I picked this hobby up, and looks like I may need to revisit sometime soon.

I don’t have many but when I do I don’t do anything special of different. I just reassess my life and why I’m here.

 

[boilerphan]

I really like Woody's aftershave tonic. It's extremely soothing and is a little oily in appearance, so I put it on slightly damp skin and it absorbs very well. And it is pretty affordable as well.

 

[U better shave]

Today's shave was a particularly close one. After taking a shot of morphine, I was ready to take on the day.

 

[Badgerstate36]

Alum can be your best friend after a bad shave.

 

[pbrmhl]

I've tried a good amount of aftershaves over the course of my time at B&B and when I start DE shaving with a badger hair brush and soaps/creams. Some of the more common ones being Proraso, Captain's Choice, B&M, Maol Grooming, Chantillon Lux, Stirling, Floid, etc. Lately I've been really enjoying the post-shave feel and scents from Chantillon Lux (YRP) and Maol Grooming (Marlogue Woods). After having a few rough shaves with a fresh Feather blade and trying to get BBS skin, I felt that both Maol Grooming and CL did a great job with healing after the shave. Granted, I typically reach for a balm after I use an AS in the colder months, so take that for what it's worth.

Are there specific aftershaves you use when the shave goes south?

I used to use balms when I had a shave with irritation. Now, I use your two favorites--Maol Grooming and Chatillon Lux, which are also my two favorites (out of 100+ different alcohol splashes, including all of the ones you mentioned). Maol and CL feel like balms on my face, add moisture, are very soothing, and yet are clearly alcohol-based.

I recently pulled out an old bottle of L&L Grooming (now Declaration Grooming), which I now include as another to keep company with Maol and CL. If you haven't tried Declaration's aftershave, I heartily encourage you to do so.

 

[Njguy1977]

I generally use cold water, alum block to stop the weepers, lucky tiger to soothe and then last use Prorasso sensitive balm.

Larry

 

[masonjarjar]

I don't have many bad shaves, as I'm pretty steady with my equipment. If I do a pass too many, I usually go with a balm. Nivea (when I have it) or Pierre Cardin PM. As for splashes, I'd go with Nivea Deep Comforting or Gillette Cool Wave. They have more healing goodies than most of the others I have (ie, I wouldn't use an Avon after a bad shave).

 

[allyourbasearebelongtous]

All after shaves i currently have in stock work great after a bad shave plus alum block. but my favorite is the creed aftershave balm. Absorbs quick smells great and feels like i didnt even shave. Bad shave meaning a few niks n weepers here n there

 

[Chef455]

I simply hang my head in shame and take a day off. I reckon I should invest in an alum block. But the need is infrequent.

 

[Will DDH]

Usually just roll with my normal post shave routine of Witch Hazel and aftershave of choice. If it's really bad, I'll put some balm on too.

 

[ksblazer]

Speick aftershave splash followed up with some Nivea sensitive balm.

 

[mrlandpirate]

Snakebite ....cuse I was a bad boy

 

[fhalden]

Nivea Aftershave Balm, Hyaluronic acid

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[something better]

Medicated witch hazel

 

[something better]

Nivea balm or just medicated witch haxel

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

Alum bar followed by an aftershave balm. About 10 minutes later if my skin is still screaming I apply Gold Bond Healing lotion and repeat applications as needed.

 

[Maroon]

Lucky Tiger

 

[Shavely Manden]

Let me add Pre de Provence ASB on that list.

Just got a tube of PdP Bergamot & Thyme (I'd had one years ago, back when it was the only PdP scent, but somehow it'd gotten misplaced over the years), and I used it in a somewhat rough shave (about a week's growth) tonight. Just...wow...I'd remembered this stuff was good, but if I'd remembered it was this good I probably would've gotten a new tube years ago. Very soothing, amazing scent, it's got everything. It probably won't replace Nivea as my go-to balm for bad shaves (since Nivea's so cheap I can slather it on with no guilt), but PdP is definitely up there, both for soothing balms and great scents.