Each is great in my collection, purely based on overall performance I would say Proraso AS splash and Musgo Real (with AV Ice blue a close second, I add extra menthol, it is even better!!!!).
For soothing, moisturizing, protection, scent and value-for-money OVERALL, the undisputed king is Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue.
Although, I gotta say, the new version of Stetson Cooling Moisture aftershave is now on my field and running hard to claim the lead. It has a few more face goodies and a very attractive scent.
Well I have to say the best one is the one I decided to use on any given day. This morning I decided the best would be George Trumper's Astor Aftershave. Tomorrow I am leaning towards original Old Spice Lime or maybe SCS Savoy Rose Splash. So many great products and so many choices. Damn, I love shaving.
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company. G. Washington
Chris:
I love how Pinuad Clubman Special Reserve smells...so crisp, pleasant and fresh. It has such a bold masculine and 'timeless' fragrance that instantly cools, tones & refreshes my face and body and is a exhilarating freshener after my morning shaving ritual and shower. A little goes a long, long way with hints of leather and spice that 'lingers' through most of the day...plus the Mrs. loves it.
Also, this scent always takes me back when I was a young 'whipper-snapper' (back in the days of 'ol'e time' Barber Shops w/ leather strops attached to the Barber Chairs and the faint aroma of Cigars est...),...after getting a fresh haircut ('high & tight'), and getting a 'splash' of Clubman and a scalp massage. Simply Bliss
Additionally, I fondly remember my Father (of whom I've always thought of as great teacher and gentleman), splashing Clubman on his face after a DE shave in the morning.
Now that I'm a 'big boy & all grown-up'....my scent of choice is Clubman Special Reserve...as one of the true 'Arts of Manliness'
Christopher A proud member (along with anyone using Clubman), of the fictional, sacred and utopian Order of Pinaud (a.k.a. 'The Club').
Christopher ~ The Marquis of Quotes ~ Member of the Order of Pinaud, Face Latherers Club United, Alliance of Merkur, League of Extraordinary Mild Shavers and the Voskhod
Comrades Club.
I have a lot of A/S products and most of them perform very well, but the one item in my shaving collection which really stands out is Lucky Tiger A/S and Toner. It is basically a very lightly but pleasantly orange-scented no-alcohol witch hazel with aloe and other good stuff for your skin thrown in. Nothing that I have works as well as this does to cool a burning face when I have a rough shave. I am really glad that they make this!
I gotta say that I did grab some Clubman a few weeks ago, which led to flash backs of my childhood and my old barber. I loved going in there and grabbing a 5 cent pina colda soda, and a flat-top. First exp with a straight was there, he used to humor me even before I had anything to shave.
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