Splash Recommendations Needed

Hey guys. It's been a while since I've purchased any aftershave splashes, since I had splurged a couple of years ago, but now I'm getting to the point where I need to restock the cabinet. I'm looking for one or two high-quality A/S splashes (alcohol-based) that I haven't tried yet.

First off, here's what I've primarily been using:

• Speick After Shave Lotion
• Pitralon (Swiss)
• Captains Choice Lime
• Old Spice (classic)

I don't have a huge razor burn problem, but I do appreciate an A/S that soothes and moisturizes.
I usually wear colognes/EDTs, so I don't want an A/S with an overpowering scent that lasts for hours. (No bay rums, please...SWMBO doesn't like it.)
Finally, I'm looking for something reasonably priced. $25 or less per bottle would be good.

I'm looking forward to hearing your suggestions!

Any of the Aqua Velvas are nice (and very affordable). They are soothing and moisturizing. I have the Aqua Velva Ice Blue and the Ice Sport. Having just read a thread about the AV Musk, I will be picking that up soon as well.

4711 is also a very nice splash, IMO. Refreshing, soothing and a fleeting scent that won't interfere with an EDT.

I just got a batch of stuff from Saint Charles Shave today. I've only used one of them just an hour ago, but all of them have a wonderful scent. They are very nicely priced and come in glass bottles. They have a complete line of aftershaves.

I don't know how much they moisturize, but I do know they smell good!

Krampert's Finest
Barrister & Mann

jasonb8736 said:

Any of the Aqua Velvas are nice (and very affordable). They are soothing and moisturizing. I have the Aqua Velva Ice Blue and the Ice Sport. Having just read a thread about the AV Musk, I will be picking that up soon as well.

4711 is also a very nice splash, IMO. Refreshing, soothing and a fleeting scent that won't interfere with an EDT.

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I've got a bottle of Aqua Velva (Ice Blue), but frankly, I can't handle the fragrance (and it seems to linger too long on me). My impression of 4711 was that it wasn't much more than alcohol and fragrance. Does it have any skin conditioning ingredients?

DudeShaving said:

Krampert's Finest
Barrister & Mann

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Kramperts seems to offer only a Bay Rum and a heavy menthol A/S. Bay Rum is out and strong menthol splashes are a bit much in wintertime.

Barrister & Mann are alcohol-free. I like the alcohol!

A bit out of your price parameters, but Myrsol Aqua Balsamica is a delight.

Snargle said:

I've got a bottle of Aqua Velva (Ice Blue), but frankly, I can't handle the fragrance (and it seems to linger too long on me). My impression of 4711 was that it wasn't much more than alcohol and fragrance. Does it have any skin conditioning ingredients?

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I wear the Ice Sport more than the Ice Blue, but I really don't notice it lingering too long. My two favourites at the moment are DR Harris Sandalwood splash and Crown Shaving Co. Aftershave Tonic. Both in the higher price range and have lingering scents.

I pulled this out of the B&B Wiki for 4711 splash...

Ingredient list:

• Alcohol, Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Benzophenone-3, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Linalool, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citral, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronella, Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730), Blue #1 (CI 42090), Yellow 5 (CI 1140).

Topaz. Appleton Barber Supply has a lot of good AS on hand

Larry, have you tried Proraso Green Splash? I like it and the plastic dispenser plug in the glass bottle is super.

mswofford said:

Larry, have you tried Proraso Green Splash? I like it and the plastic dispenser plug in the glass bottle is super.

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Does the Proraso Green have a lot of menthol? I know the shaving cream is pretty frigid.

Proraso
La Toja
Musgo Real

Snargle said:

Does the Proraso Green have a lot of menthol? I know the shaving cream is pretty frigid.

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Similar to my Aqua Velva Ice Blue. The fragrance is not the same, however.
It's in "reviews" forum. 'Most Active" new formula page 7.

Hmmm...I love the La Toja Shave Stick. Does the A/S have a similar fragrance?

The Musgo Real sounds great but it's outside my price range.

4711 leaves my skin feeling nice, although I think I'd give the edge to Speick in that respect.

+1 wonderful for my skin. It's a larger bottle so take that I to account.

Cheers, Steve

August West said:

A bit out of your price parameters, but Myrsol Aqua Balsamica is a delight.

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The Fine line is well, fine

Possibly a bit out of the price range but...Lucky Tiger Premium After Shave and Face Tonic.
Smells good, does not linger too long, and full of soothing goodness. It definitely won't interfere with your cologne/EdT

mswofford said:

Larry, have you tried Proraso Green Splash? I like it and the plastic dispenser plug in the glass bottle is super.

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This. Proraso Green Splash. You won't be looking for any other splash

Proraso Green
RR XXX
Fine American Blend