Mama Bear Unscented Summer Aftershave Milk

This is kind of a strange product. Not an aftershave splash and not a true aftershave balm. Kind of in between. It has very good moisturizing properties and then spray bottle is nice but I spray it into my hand and apply it like a splash. You can have Mama Bear customize it with other scents. The unscented version smells like raw sandalwood but it quickly fades. A nice summertime product.

Manufacturer's Information:


Summer aftershave milk is made specifically for the hot summer months when a heavy or sticky product is not desired.This is wonderful for men with oily skin as it is virtually oil free. Completely alcohol free (except the menthol version) with very little oil, this is light, refreshing, hydrating and revitalizing to skin, this is made with hydrosols, aloe vera gel, witch hazel, collagen, natural Vitamin E and glycerin. Custom scenting is available, but otherwise these are scented simply with the hydrosols and some peppermint essential oils.

Crabtree & Evelyn Shave Creams

Since the properties of the all the shave creams Crabtree & Evelyn offers are similar, I make some general comments and then some I'll add some specific comments for each scent. These creams are my number one choice out of my Top 5. They consistently give me a wonderful shave whether I am using a DE, a str8 or the Feather ACD-N. Even better is the family likes to gives these to me as presents. I guard them jealously. But, these creams are not for everyone. There are two comments made that you hear. One is that people don't like the scents. An example is the Sweet Almond Oil. It doesn't smell like almonds. Not true. If you crush raw almonds and smell them, it smells just like it and not like some sickly almond pastry. The same with the other scents. They are very close to a natural scent and lasts a long time. The second comment is they leave your face a little dry. I personally find these creams very slick, thick and have plenty of cushion. You can use a brush or not but, I love to use a brush for the initial lather and then find myself hand smoothing the lather during the shave. Glide is right on. There is a caveat. Use more water then you think you need and if you do find the cream drying out before you have a chance to shave an area, put some water on your fingertips and smooth it onto your face. Problem solved.

Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream

The best of the best. Love the scent. This was my first cream and prompted me to buy the other versions. It has never let me down.

Manufacturer's Information:
Premium sweet almond oil shave cream produces a rich, conditioning lather for a luxuriously smooth, close, comfortable shave. Avilable in tubes but discontinued in tubs.

• Premium sweet almond oil
• Luxuriously rich lather
• Antioxidant Vitamin E
• Skin conditioning
• Soothing
• Tube Key included

Scent: Sweet spring fragrance with a hint of bitter almond.

Nomad Shave Cream

Manufacturer's Information:
Rich-lathering formula with Vitamin E, conditions skin and helps protect against razor burn and irritation. Leaves skin scented with a refreshing blend of ginger, citron and bamboo. Use with or without a shave brush. Tube Key included. Available in tubes and tubs.

• Rich lathering
• Protects against razor burn
• Anti oxidant Vitamin E
• Skin soothing natural extracts
• Use with or without a brush

Scent: Woody aromatic blend of exotic ginger, citron and green bamboo.

Sandalwood Shave Cream

Manufacturer's Information:

Rich-lathering brushless formula enriched with Vitamin E, conditions the skin and helps protect against razor burn and irritation. Leaves skin subtly scented with warm sandalwood – a prized aromatic for over 4,000 years. Tube Key included. Available in tubes and tubs.

• Rich lathering
• Brushless formula
• Protects against razor burn
• Antioxidant Vitamin E
• Soothing sandalwood oil
• Travel-friendly tube
• Includes Tube Key

Scent: Woody aromatic blend of sandalwood oil, cedarwood and vetiver.

Sienna Shave Cream

Manufacturer's Information:

Rich-lathering brushless formula enriched with Vitamin E, conditions the skin and helps protect against razor burn and irritation. Leaves skin scented with a masculine blend of leather, citrus and spice. Tube Key included. Available in tubes and tubs.

• Rich lathering
• Brushless formula
• Protects against razor burn
• Anti oxidant Vitamin E
• Travel-friendly tube
• Includes Tube Key

Scent: Masculine blend of leather, citrus and spice with a hint of fire and herbs.

2007.12.13 Shave of the Day

Shave of the Day Post

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Blog Link
	Shower
Hair Tonic:	Lucky Tiger	Special Formula Hair Tonic	[LInk}
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N	[Link]
Razor:	Merkur	37C Slant Bar HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome	[Link}
Razor Blades:	Feather	High Stainless Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades	[Link}
Bowl:	Mitsuwa	6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest	[Link]
Brush:	Crabtree & Evelyn	Edwin Jagger Made Small Best Badger Brush	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	De Vergulde Hand	Triple Milled Shave Soap	{Link}
Technique:		(Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Nivea	Extra Soothing Sensitive Skin Balm	[Link]
Aftershave:	De Vergulde Hand	After Shave Spray	[Link]
Aftershave Talc:	Pinaud Clubman	Aftershave Talc	[Link]

Result: 4.6/5.0 A nice pairing of the De Vergulde Shave Soap and the Aftershave Spray. A nice refined shave. Subtle but classy scents and good skin care. A nice shave all around.

Posted to: The Shave Den

De Vergulde Hand Triple Milled Shave Soap

This soap is a good example why I like Triple Milled Shave soaps with a sharp blade. Glide, glide, glide. No snagging a big bladed straight or Feather ACD-N Razor. This hard soap whips up a nice lather without too much effort and doesn't dry out the skin like some other triple milled soaps can. Leaves the face nice feeling. It even gave enough cushion to keep the Merkur Slant Bar Razor happy.

De Vergulde Hand Aftershave Spray

Bad tape job on the shipping so the label got a little ripped. Who cares. It's what's inside that counts. This company has been around for a long time for good reason. Subtle, smooth, calming and lasting. Minimal to no burn. Spray versus splash is a nice touch but I end up spraying it in my hand and then applying since this an aftershave and requires a bigger application area. This is a more "refined" aftershave for a more refined shave.

Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc

Trader Joe I think is the one who turned me onto using a talc after I shave. Glad I listened. Nice way to finish up a shave. Makes the skin balanced out and hides any minor irritation you might have given yourself. This is the whiter version. There is a flesh toned version. With my skin coloration, I think I'll go with the flesh tone next time. Just dab a little on and smooth it in after you've used your aftershave product. Don't overdo it. Appleton Barber Supply carries it.

Nivea Extra Soothing Sensitive Skin Balm

Short and simple this is a very good over the counter after shave balm. Put a little in your hand and a few drops of water and smooth it on. Can be used as a base for adding other ingredients like witch hazel and aloe vera gel for even better healing and toning properties. Can be found at most drug stores and major department stores.