Aftershave balm recommendation?

DesertRat · Post by **DesertRat** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:22 am

Newbie here. I've been using Code Blue aftershave gel for a couple of weeks now and absolutely love it. That being said, I'd like to get something a little more....what's the word?...mild? refreshing? soothing? Code Blue is great but sometimes I don't want that numbing effect but want something that is still calming and refreshing. Does any of that make sense?

Any recommendations on some nice refreshing aftershave balms? How about T&H Classic?

guenron · Post by **guenron** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:56 am

I find it to be my go to aftershave baum. Very moisturizing and highly effective at calming razor burn. Nice that it doesn't have a fragrance of its own. No real chance of conflict with your cologne...

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:56 am

I have a small sample of T&H classic. I think it's great. It is very soothing and not greasy.

I also like the Proraso Pre/Post cream.

Barry

mantic · Post by **mantic** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:04 am

I keep trying aftershave balms and I keep coming back to Trumper's Limes Skin Food.

--Mark

Post by **Sam** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:19 am

i love coral skin food
also use natureado80 aloe vera gel

sam

Scotto · Post by **Scotto** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:26 am

I have a reaction to the T&H balm - I believe it has lanolin which many people cannot tolerate.

Coral skin food is nice, but expensive. I also use Em's soothing after shave balm, which is basically a very light moisturizer. Not greasy at all, and very effective. Also dirt cheap.

-Scotto

DesertRat · Post by **DesertRat** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:28 am

mantic wrote:I keep trying aftershave balms and I keep coming back to Trumper's Limes Skin Food.

--Mark

Hadn't heard of that one. Thanks!

rtaylor61 · Post by **rtaylor61** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:28 am

My two choices are Natureade Aloe80 (good stuff Sam) and/or Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel.

Randy

clownjuggles · Post by **clownjuggles** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:37 am

Castle Forbes aftershave balms rock!

DesertRat · Post by **DesertRat** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:40 am

rtaylor61 wrote:My two choices are Natureade Aloe80 (good stuff Sam) and/or Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel.

Randy

Is that the Ultra moisturizer?

rtaylor61 · Post by **rtaylor61** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:44 am

DR,

No, it is not the Ultra Moisturizer. Here is a link:
http://www.lifesvigor.com/prod/6756/index.htm

Randy

Coche_y_bondhu · Post by **Coche_y_bondhu** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:25 am

I agree with Peter, Castle Forbes alcohol-free balms are super. I use them as moisturizers actually.

I also would rank my Floris Santal alcohol-free balm up there with the CF gang. If you are lucky, your local TJ Maxx may have the Santal balm at $5 a bottle (Floris charges $24 I believe).

Cheers,
Richard
Texas Land

mantic · Post by **mantic** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:56 am

Coche_y_bondhu wrote:I also would rank my Floris Santal alcohol-free balm up there with the CF gang. If you are lucky, your local TJ Maxx may have the Santal balm at $5 a bottle (Floris charges $24 I believe).

SCORE!

I went to my local 'Maxx at lunch and found one bottle. I love Skin Food, but at $5.99 its worth a try!

--Mark

ARenaissanceMan · Post by **ARenaissanceMan** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:01 pm

Who sells the Castle Forbes Aftershave Balms? I know QED doesn't stock them.

clownjuggles · Post by **clownjuggles** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:09 pm

Clark,

QED does not stock Castle Forbes balms normally but he can get them darn quick considering where they are coming from!

Coche_y_bondhu · Post by **Coche_y_bondhu** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:05 pm

Hello Mark,

Glad you were successful in snagging that $5.99 bottle of Santal balm. It is really nice; just like the Castle Forbes balms. A steal at that price! My TJ Maxx only had one bottle as well. I am going there later this week. If they have more in, I have to get them!

Cheers,

Richard
Santal Lover in North Texas

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:50 pm

Evening, After years of trying this and that, D R Harris's Aftershave Milk is the best overall product, for me, that I've found. I have reactions to certain ingrediants, which eliminates a number of otherwise fine products. Since I don't care for heavier weight moisturizers, the Aftershave Milk strikes a nice balance, and is very soothing. About the only aftershave product that I have not tried, that I have any interest in trying, is the Castle Forbes Lavender balm. Is anyone aware of a US source that actually has this in stock? Regards, Gordon

ARenaissanceMan · Post by **ARenaissanceMan** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:54 pm

Just found the 1445 A/S balm at www.pipesforless.com for $40. The also have the Dr Harris Milk for $44

Also found both Lime and Lavender CF A/S flavors for $45 at sesto-senso

Outside of The Gentleman Shop that seems to be it. Unless someone can get Charles to import it that is.

clownjuggles · Post by **clownjuggles** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 4:41 am

Knoxcigar has it as well

ARenaissanceMan · Post by **ARenaissanceMan** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:24 am

www.pipesforless.com = knoxcigar

SMF

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