How much aftershave per shave do you use?

**Geddiz** · 06-25-2010, 01:32 AM

Hey all,
I've recently started using alcohol aftershaves because with my skin, anything moisturizing might as well be gloss varnish!
I'm noticing the levels in the bottles going down quite quickly though and was wondering if that was normal. I'm using perhaps a teaspoon to a teaspoon and a half (Roughly) each shave, which does get my skin pretty wet briefly.
Am I just using too much?

How much do you guys use?

**MrLastway** · 06-25-2010, 01:48 AM

I think that I'm always using less then 1 teaspoon, probably just 1/2 each shave.

**Luc** · 06-25-2010, 02:30 AM

A few drops, enough to cover my hands and spread it on my face.

**DE Shaver** · 06-25-2010, 03:53 AM

It depends on the aftershave. With Aqua Velva Musk, it's only a few drops. With a splash, I put a nickel sized amount in my palm and rub it into a moist to wet face.

**xriley** · 06-25-2010, 05:57 AM

Definitely not a teaspoon. I tend to use Speick more heavily than other AS's, and I probably only use about a 1/2 teaspoon of that.

**Vladbkf** · 06-25-2010, 11:13 AM

1/2 teaspoon on the right side of my face and neck & 1/2 teaspoon on the left side.

**nuclear balm** · 06-25-2010, 12:09 PM

A half a teaspoon then drink 2 ounces.

**jwcarlson** · 06-25-2010, 12:14 PM

Splashes maybe a nickle sized puddle. ASB is MAYBE a dime's worth. Nowhere near a teaspoon of either one.

**OtherMoe** · 06-25-2010, 12:24 PM

I use quite a bit,,,,,, at least a quarter size in my palm. I also use excess on my neck and shoulders,,,, menthol feels great during the summer. I've also got 400 ml bottles of Floid and Proraso to go through

**steveo** · 06-25-2010, 12:32 PM

I pour some onto my cold towel and press to my face.Its a great way to end the shave.

**kingfisher** · 06-25-2010, 12:42 PM

Very little. I put a few drops onto my not-yet-dry hands, rub together, and slap it on.

**Geddiz** · 06-25-2010, 12:50 PM

Seems I've been piling on too much, then! Will reduce the amount, thanks everyone! :D

**Ru4scuba?** · 06-25-2010, 12:51 PM

I cup the palm of my hand, and pour some of my AS into the cup...best way to describe it without measuring...I usually fill the cup up 3/4 or so...

**falkor27** · 06-25-2010, 12:54 PM

It depends. With a shaker top (like the D R Harris ones) I give it five shakes. Balms get a few 'taps'—about the same, five or six drops.

A bottle of MANDOM lasts two or three shaves.

**Cambyses** · 06-25-2010, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by falkor27

A bottle of MANDOM lasts two or three shaves.

Mr. Bronson uses a bottle per shave, time to step up!

**filedog** · 06-28-2010, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by xriley

Definitely not a teaspoon. I tend to use Speick more heavily than other AS's, and I probably only use about a 1/2 teaspoon of that.

I definitely WANT to use more Speick.....it's so good! The bottle gives very discrete, Teutonic-ly accurate drops....I probably use 3/4 of a teaspoon.

**Wil Dorenbos** · 06-28-2010, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Geddiz

Seems I've been piling on too much, then! Will reduce the amount, thanks everyone! :D

Good thing. I put the AS Cologne in an atomizer. 3 pushes for each shave (left, right, neck).

**The Nid Hog** · 06-28-2010, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by Wil Dorenbos

Good thing. I put the AS Cologne in an atomizer. 3 pushes for each shave (left, right, neck).

I have one AS with an atomizer top--for some reason, Caldey Island comes like that. I hate it. For me, the joy of shaking it out and splashing it on is part of the aftershave experience. But, as in all things, YMMV.