What do you do to your face after shaving ?

FlyingLotus · Oct 28, 2008

Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife

I just tried Thayer's Lemon, having already sampled the original, something else, and lavender, varieties, and I quite like it! Maybe my favorite so far... Lotus, how do you like the Truefit 1805? I am about to place an order on Classic Shaving (feather blades) and I am thinking of getting Taylor's Almond shaving cream. Am curious about T & H, as I have only used Proraso, and the unscented Classic Shaving soap puck, to date.
I really like the T&H 1805, It is my first shaving creme I've used though so I cant really compare it against anything else, but I can say it gives me a nice lather and smells awesome. It was recommended to me by the owner of Momentum Grooming http://www.momentumgrooming.com

denimdestroyedmylife · Oct 28, 2008

Thanks for getting back to me. I went for a tub of Taylors of Bond Street: Mr Taylor. Picked up the shaving cream on Amazon from one of their sellers. And also picked up 100 Derby blades for $15!

What blades are you using? I picked up a sampler pack from Letter K on Badger & Blade and it lasted me forever. It is nice to get a feel for what is out there.

FlyingLotus · Oct 28, 2008

I have only used Merkur blades so far, they seem pretty good to start with as i'm pretty confident I wont nick myself with them.

Thats a nice deal on the derby blades! Let me know what you think of those when you try them out.

javyn · Oct 28, 2008

I find the Derby blades to be a bit sharper than Merkur, but not as sharp as Swedish Gillettes or Feather blades....the perfect balance for me. Everyone should try Feather blades at least once

denimdestroyedmylife · Oct 28, 2008

My last shave was with a Merkur and it went okay. They are probably my least favorite, really. And yes, everyone should try a Feather blade. It is like shaving with a light saber.

Also, DO NOT shave with the Merkur blade that was included free with your razor. They tend to be old, less sharp, and very dicey.

FlyingLotus · Oct 28, 2008

Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife

Also, DO NOT shave with the Merkur blade that was included free with your razor. They tend to be old, less sharp, and very dicey.

lol - good to know, i was wondering about that.. i'll throw that one away

mrtimt12 · Oct 31, 2008

Kiehl's Facial Fuel - I have been using it for years. It feels great.

TylerDurden · Nov 1, 2008

Witch Hazel, stops the red bumps. The stuff stinks though.

MCsommerreid · Nov 1, 2008

Dozens of little Japanese flags when its an off morning.

Otherwise some sort of aftershave. If its a balm like Floris, then I just use that. If it's an alcohol based splash like Old Spice or Aqua Velve I throw on a moisturizer after its all dry.

This is all after a double edge shave. Back when I used things like the Mach3 and Fusion, it was always Japanese flags.

chestercopperpot · Nov 3, 2008

i use that anthony ingrown hair treatment...works great! i highly endorse it

booby_shoes · Nov 3, 2008

I did nothing, at first. Then, I used Nivea Post-Shave Lotion which seemed to do nothing. This thread has me seriously considering buying a new razor and using aftershave.

I hear a lot of talk about a Merkur, but it's pricey. Are Parkers(?) any good?

javyn · Nov 3, 2008

Ehhh....Parkers are more cheaply made. I'd fork out the extra $$$ for a Merkur. Yeah they are expensive, but when you factor in the cost of the blades, you'll see a Merkur plus double edged blades are FAR cheaper than a cartridge razor like the Mach 3 or Fusion.

denimdestroyedmylife · Nov 3, 2008

Cost per use, people. A Merkur will outlast you; you can pass it down after you die in a fire.

I just got in a Mr. Taylor shave cream in a tub today. I opened up and gave it a good whiff; it smells manly, as a shaving cream should. I cannot wait to give it a whirl.

javyn · Nov 3, 2008

Exactly. When a double edge blade is only costing around 20 cents as opposed to a 3 - 5 dollar replacement cartridge for a M3 or Fusion, that doesn't even last as long as the blade anyway, it wont' take long for that Merkur to pay for itself! Use that saved money for a badger brush!

Thomas · Nov 3, 2008

BACK ON TOPIC GENTLEMEN....

After I shave I splash cold water on my face, then I slap myself vigorously across the face three times on each cheek while I scream*. This lessens the effect of the alcohol which stings un-mercifully but tightens my skin until I achieve the glow of a well-preserved saddle. After that I may indulge in a bit of pepper spray in my eyes to distract me from the razor burn, and once I wipe away the tears and snot, I'm ready for work.

* - Sometimes Mrs. Thomas offers to take up the slapping duties depending on how shabbily I've treated her the prior evening.

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