New To The Aftershave World- Advice?

Discussion in 'Preshave and Aftershave' started by KUSTOM, Jan 15, 2019.

  1. brit

    brit in a box

    speick ,original or active, barrister and mann reserve classic , proraso green or red, clubman all smell great and help the face.. way more but theres a start..
     
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  2. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Classics first. Aqua velva ice blue....old spice...brut...pinaud clubman.
     
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  3. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Can you still find the OS knock off at Freds???
     
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  4. KUSTOM

    KUSTOM Well-Known Member

    Now we're getting somewhere. I like that you gave a brief reason why on each. Thank you.
     
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  5. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I don't know Fred, but he got the "New Spice" idea from me. (chuk yuk yuk). I mean, if it isn't Shulton's it can't be Old Spice.
     
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  6. KUSTOM

    KUSTOM Well-Known Member

    Every journey needs to start somewhere. I'm a huge music fan- have been forever. If you asked me "What the hell is Exotica, and what 4 albums should I start with?" I'd start you with:
    Arthur Lyman- Yellow Bird
    Yma Sumac- Legend Of The Sun Virgin
    Martin Denny- Baked Alaska
    The Forbidden Sounds Of Don Tiki
    I could give a lengthy explanation of why each album is important and should be included in any fan's collection. Not the best 4, but an essential 4 to help with understanding. My favorite album not even included! I know music, you know aftershave. History, popularity, ingredients, availability, cost, advertising, scent, and feel might all be factors in what you would pull off your shelf and hand to me. This should be a fun exercise!
     
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  7. KUSTOM

    KUSTOM Well-Known Member

    Never even heard of this. I'll do some research. Thanks!
     
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  8. battle.munky

    battle.munky Has the menthol.munky on his back!

    Oh, Speick is nice.
     
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  9. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    What, no Stevie Ray, no Buddy Guy? I'd try some of the Classics if I were you.
     
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  10. KUSTOM

    KUSTOM Well-Known Member

    That's a whole other topic. Trying to use a less mainstream example to prove my point of exploring new territory.
     
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  11. MR41

    MR41 Well-Known Member

    It’s difficult to point to a “strat” aftershave because all strats(aftershave wise) have different pickups depending on who plays them.
     
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  12. MR41

    MR41 Well-Known Member

    Brut
    Aqua Velva
    A decent Sandalwood
    A decent Bay Rum

    Are a good place to start
     
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  13. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    I have never been much of an aftershave person, but long ago I have settled on Superior 70 Bay Rum. It is a nice simple inexpensive bay rum.

    Do yourself a favor and stay away from Aqua Velva. It smells like crap.
     
  14. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Paul, it's a discount department store/pharmacy. Think "small WalMart".
    Freds.jpg
     
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  15. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I've found THIS website helpful to gain understanding of a scent before purchasing.
     
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  16. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    I love Fred's!
     
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  17. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    ahhh, OK.
     
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  18. battle.munky

    battle.munky Has the menthol.munky on his back!

    :angry019::signs047::signs089::prrr::angry021:
     
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  19. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    I'm a recovering aftershave junkie, my only advice is don't over spend. You don't need to spend more than $15-20 a bottle for great juice.
     
  20. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    @battle.munky Bwahahaha....We are all allowed an opinion even if yours is wrong. :p

    just kidding... but no I am not a fan of AV...
     

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