What is Your Post-Shave Routine?

[Tat2d Bald Dude]

Sorry if this has been posted before, but what is your post-shave routine?

After I'm done, I throw on some Witch Hazel and then the cologne that I'm going to wear. Do any of you do anything more extensive?

 

[82R100]

I substitue aftershave for your cologne. I'm just not a cologne guy.

- Chris

 

[mbrooks]

Usually nothing unless I was rough on my face. In that case it's WH, covered up by the Nivea balm. I use just enough of the balm to mask the WH smell; I don't want the scent of it to come off too strong.

 

[Wingnut]

- Warm water rinse
- Alum bar
- Cold water rinse
- T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel (clean up shave den while it dries)
- Aftershave (during the hottest weather, Osage Rub then regular aftershave)
- Balm (if required, usually not in the hot weather)

 

[the Phisherman]

Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Aqua Velva
Yell at the sting of the Aqua Velva
Nivea Sensitive Skin Balm
Stroke face for an hour admiring the smoothness

 

[Emmett]

splash
balm
cologne

 

[Lo'Tek]

Sop up blood
Sutures
Gauze
Put face back on
Warm splash
Dab dry with rung cloth
Cold splash
Dab with rung cold cloth
Balm
Oil if needed - right now, olive or avocado
Go over my plan for world domination
I think I missed something...
Oh, that's my thumb - I'm good now.

 

[Bayamontate]

- Warm water rinse
- Alum Block
- Thayer's Original Witch Hazel (medicated version if necessary)
- Nivea Sensitive Aftershave Balm

 

[dpmtherrien]

When I'm done with the shave my usual routine is as follows:

Should there be a nick or weeper I use a liquid septic.

Warm water rinse.

Cold water rinse.

Alum block.

Leave alum on while I clean up razor, brush, etc. etc.

Another cold water rinse.

Pat on witch hazel, any brand thats on sale at Wal Mart, drug store, market.

Use a balm, after shave cologne.

This routine works really good for me, but of course its subject to change.

 

[O.G.]

If I use Mitchell's Wool Fat after I shave its cold water and let it air dry. Anything else lukewarm water rinse, alum block, let it dry and as face tightens clean up the place, cold water rinse, aftershave like Penhaligons BB AS or Kiehls herbal AS (the blue stuff), and a multipurpose ASB or Feather Aftershave

 

[The National Razor]

Cold water splash
Alum block
Rinse brush, clean up area
Cold water splash
Dab towel
Aftershave splash
Gold Bond Powder under arms
Hair tonic/brillaintine

 

[gerwen]

Cold water rinse
Witch Hazel (trying this out, not sure if it's staying)
AS Splash (Aqua Velva or Old Spice, looking for more)
Proraso Pre/Post Balm

 

[markb]

• Warm water rinse
• Cold water rinse
• Dry face
• Apply aftershave

 

[ShaveAddict]

Cold water rinse, Proraso liquid cream aftershave and Pineaud BayRum cologne.

 

[mliguori]

Sop up blood
Sutures
Gauze
Put face back on
Warm splash
Dab dry with rung cloth
Cold splash
Dab with rung cold cloth
Balm
Oil if needed - right now, olive or avocado
Go over my plan to take over the world
I think I missed something...
Oh, that's my thumb - I'm good now.

Maybe you should try just a bit less pressure....

 

[MichaelG]

I don't wear cologne since I'm a little sensitive to scents. Some aftershaves are OK.

Warm water rinse, followed by either of the following:

GFT Skinfood - Sandalwood or Limes
Speick AS - I've really come to love this product
Boosters AS - favorites are Mosswood and Oriental Spice

I'm looking for a nice balm to add to the mix - now that it's going to get a lot dryer here in Southern California in the fall.

I got some Institut Karite AS Balm - the jury is still out on this one.

 

[AverageJoe]

Sorry if this has been posted before, but what is your post-shave routine?

After I'm done, I throw on some Witch Hazel and then the cologne that I'm going to wear. Do any of you do anything more extensive?

You can read about endless variations of post-shave every day in the SOTD thread if you wish.

 

[Deltaboy]

Cold water rinse
Men's Choice Aftershave Anti-Razorburn balm got it from my Local HEB store.
20 minutes later I put on my aftershave.

 

[Luc]

I apply the leftover lather
Cold water rinse
Aftershave (splash or balm)
Cologne

Off I go!

 

[Midlander]

warm water rinse
cold water rinse
pat dry
witch hazel
clean den while it dries
asb