Aqua Velva or Skin Bracer? ?

Discussion in 'Preshave and Aftershave' started by Pop Pops Razor, Jun 9, 2014.

  1. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Yup.

    I've owned current and vintage AV and SB. They're fine but...ahem...I now prefer the scent of Brut splash. I'll leave now.
     
  2. Nathan1611

    Nathan1611 Well-Known Member

    Skin bracer is easily my favourite after shave of all time, I used it even before I started wet shaving. I do have Aqua Velva Ice Sport and use it often. I'll have to give AV Musk a shot soon as well.
     
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  3. Ryan B

    Ryan B Knight of the Soapocracy

    I'm an Aqua Velva man.
     
  4. BigMark

    BigMark Tests razors by shaving Wookies

    I will let you know next month. I plan on picking up some Skin Bracer next month.
     
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  5. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    I have this one on my shelf and really enjoy it

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  6. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    I kind of prefer AV Sport over Ice, but don't care for the musk much at all...Barbasol Brisk is very similar to Mennen Skin Bracer, but costs less, at least in my area.....:) Another locally available and inexpensive favorite of mine is Murry and Lanman "Florida Water"...:happy088:

    oops I forgot all about original Clubman.....
     
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  7. Charles K

    Charles K New Member

    I'm an Aqua Velva Man;
     
  8. DLreno

    DLreno Well-Known Member

    +1 on the Barbasol Brisk, which is much like SB. I like Master Blue too, which is similar to AV.
     
  9. BigMark

    BigMark Tests razors by shaving Wookies

    Aqua Velva son!
     
  10. Lexicon Devil

    Lexicon Devil the Liberace of shaving

    Skin Bracer by a whisker for me (you see what I did there?)
     
  11. BigMark

    BigMark Tests razors by shaving Wookies

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  12. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Today I bought my first bottle of Aqua Velva since my first time around the wet shaving ferris wheel in the late 60's ...
    Ha Ha...I splashed it on and it really was an instant time machine....It didn't bring memories of my Pop since he didn't really use it. He was a devout Old Spice user as I became; but it definitely reminded me of most every other man I remember from childhood...

    But the big surprise was the first time I walked past my wife after I used it, she makes a very positive remark about how much she digs my aftershave...I know its a cliche, but come on! Chicks still dig it...ha,ha.
    I asked her did it remind her of anything, expecting her to say I smelled like her Grand-dad or something. But she said, no it didn't, she thinks its a very refreshing subtle and modern scent....

    Whew, I guess this stuff really is timeless....AV Ice Blue Classic gets my vote....;)
     
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  13. Clubman4Life

    Clubman4Life Active Member

    I have about 17 different drugstore aftershaves and SB and AV are at the top of my list.
     
  14. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    I suppose much depends on what your age group is and your budget.

    If you're under 40, neither.
    If you're over 60, either.
    If you're simply undecided, choose something nicer.
    :D:D:D
     
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  15. Stubbl E

    Stubbl E Well-Known Member

    Hehehe...boys and their perfumes! :taunt002:
     
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  16. Neolithium

    Neolithium I am Canadian, eh

    HEY HEY HEY HEY!

    I'm 32 and get compliments when I throw on A/V Musk, from some mighty fine looking ladies at work too I might add :p
     
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  17. Ryan B

    Ryan B Knight of the Soapocracy

    Something about Skin Bracer just doesn't smell good to me. I just don't get along with it like Aqua Velva Ice Blue.
     
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  18. Hairy Alaskan

    Hairy Alaskan eww da toilet

    The blue Skin Bracer has always been a favorite of mine and my wife actually likes it. Hard to find but if you do stock up.
     
  19. R-C

    R-C Member

    Aqua Velva cool ice for me please...when I feel like an aftershave. I also like the Fine.
     
  20. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Now that I don't doubt…..:cool:

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    "Is that Aqua Velva Musk I smell? Hey now, big boy!……."
     
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