You cheap drug store guys are killing me... [Archive]

Allmendinger

10-05-2008, 09:54 PM

In my transition from 24 bladed bliss to wet shaving, I thought I'd have to give up everything...

Well, I've been doing this for about 2 months, and tonight used Pirates Cove soap with a fatboy and Mercur blade. I thought I'd retry the AFTA that I had left over and used when I did the 24 blade thing...

I have seen a lot of threads on Nivea, but not many on AFTA.. It smells great and cools the razor burn right off...

http://www.colgate.com/Colgate/US/PC/Products/MensToiletries/PDPContent/Afta/right.jpg

Great stuff for $1.50 a bottle.

Chris.

sehrgut

10-05-2008, 10:02 PM

See, I saw it, but I'm unnaturally prejudiced against plastic bottles, so I wasn't able to purchase it and try it out.

I just bough a bunch of old glass vials. If I decant it into one, I should be able to bring myself to use it. *grin*

adamk222

10-05-2008, 10:03 PM

afta is good stuff but its used pre-shave is it not?its been a while since Ive used it but i think its supposed to be used before you shave with an electric razor.

Allmendinger

10-05-2008, 10:23 PM

afta is good stuff but its used pre-shave is it not?its been a while since Ive used it but i think its supposed to be used before you shave with an electric razor.

It looks like they do have a pre shave.. I've been using the after shave balm for years with a Gillette Sensor Excel. It works really well, and will continue now that I know that it works for wet shaving as well.

Chris.

Eagle

10-05-2008, 10:54 PM

prewt

10-06-2008, 12:06 AM

afta is good stuff but its used pre-shave is it not?its been a while since Ive used it but i think its supposed to be used before you shave with an electric razor.

Hello... If it was for pre shave, it would be called b-for, since its name is Afta, its for after the shave. :wink: j/k

Never tried the stuff. I am wondering why Nivea from Germany costs $20 on line. Isn't the German formula the same as the one in the U.S.? The 100 ml bottle costs like 5-6 dollars at wally-world.

1969Fatboy

10-06-2008, 10:39 AM

I used it in college and the scent of Afta just brings back weird memories. Stupid reason but I honestly dont like it anymore. Works fine though:)

Oldhope

10-06-2008, 02:28 PM

Well let me help you out (of your money :biggrin:). On the shelf right next to the Afta is Old Spice, three or four flavors of Aqua Velva, English Leather, a couple Pinaud Clubman scents and Skin Bracer by Mennen.

Buy them, live them, love them. Do it now.

That is all.

I believe Afta is also made by Mennen. Not sure what the difference is between it and SB. Maybe just one one being a splash and the other a gel? They do make both an electric pre-shave and a soothing aftershave gel.

wchnu

10-06-2008, 02:35 PM

SilverKarn

12-13-2008, 02:58 AM

afta is good stuff but its used pre-shave is it not?its been a while since Ive used it but i think its supposed to be used before you shave with an electric razor.

Sure you arnt mixing it up with Lectric Shave?

I almost bought a bottle of this from Wal-Mart, its right next to Skin Bracer. Then i read on the bottle "for use before shaving with electric razor"

LOL, sorry, its late, forgot i was searching, posted in this thread from 2 months ago.

Rorschuck

12-13-2008, 09:11 AM

I just recently tried this for the first time (I figure if I'm going to sell it as part of a sampler, I'd better see what it's like), and have to say it's a good aftershave. It has a pleasant greenish/spicy scent and it does what it should.

Dharion

12-13-2008, 10:12 AM

Inexpensive and enjoyable DE shaves are possible if you know what and where to look for. No need to get luxurious T&H aftershave if you don't want to spend an enormous amount.
I like Nivea ASB, Palmolive and Arko shaving soap. Trusty products.

D.Irving79

12-13-2008, 06:29 PM

you should try afta fresh. i just ordered some off of ebay and its awesome.

mmack66

12-14-2008, 04:50 AM

afta is good stuff but its used pre-shave is it not?its been a while since Ive used it but i think its supposed to be used before you shave with an electric razor.

I remember it as being only aftershave, but apparently the marketing geniuses over at Mennen have created a line of pre-electric shave lotions using the Afta brand name. :confused:

DunEdinRanger

12-14-2008, 05:05 AM

Or you can go to a dollar store and buy the generic versions of AV, Old Spice and Mennen.

D.Irving79

12-14-2008, 11:26 AM

I remember it as being only aftershave, but apparently the marketing geniuses over at Mennen have created a line of pre-electric shave lotions using the Afta brand name. :confused:

its true, they make pre electric product, but they also make a/s balms, which is what the afta name (IMO) is best known for.

Hawkeyeted

12-15-2008, 09:28 AM

"Ice Blue" Aqua Velva! Do it now!

crocto

12-15-2008, 06:27 PM

afta comes in both a pre-shave and aftershave format. just look at the linked posted guys! come on, they have eyes but they do not see.

anywho. CVS also makes a good cheap aftershave. its more of a balm actually. it smells like a cross between brut and skin bracer. i like it. check it oot (http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=default&skuId=606343&productId=606343&navAction=push&navCount=2&no_new_crumb=true).

mmack66

12-15-2008, 08:03 PM

I just think it is funny to have pre-shave products under the Afta brand name, which I can only assume stands for After. Couldn't they at least have called it Befo?

D.Irving79

12-16-2008, 12:41 PM

worse yet, i just discovered STORE NAME aftershaves are good.

ugh.

RayH

12-16-2008, 02:48 PM

worse yet, i just discovered STORE NAME aftershaves are good.

ugh.

I just started using the CVS version of Mennen ASB. It's cheaper and works great. Been thinking about getting a generic version of Old Spice. I don't know if OS changed the formula but some of the store clones smell better.:001_rolle

D.Irving79

12-16-2008, 03:36 PM

I just started using the CVS version of Mennen ASB. It's cheaper and works great. Been thinking about getting a generic version of Old Spice. I don't know if OS changed the formula but some of the store clones smell better.:001_rolle

i forgot who mentioned it, but shop rite (east coast supermarket) has this stuff called SPICE a/s. its amazing stuff. pretty much smells like OS.