What aftershave is the closest to Speik?

**Shaving Galoot** · 01-16-2009, 12:58 PM

A couple months ago I realized that I can't use an alum block.

I get some sort of puffy red reaction from it. A couple weeks ago I decided that I really like Speik aftershave and used it exclusively for a week until I noticed that my face was starting to react in the same way.

After a little searching of the B&B archives I learned that it has a little alum in it. Great. I already gave up that great feeling of the alum rubdown after a shave and now I have to give up Speik. For the time being, I dug out my Musgo Real. It's great stuff, but I don't like the greasy, sticky residue it leaves. I did some more research in the B&B archives and found a tip: give two shakes of the Musgo Real to wet hands to apply. This worked OK today, but I just don't think it performs as well when it's so diluted. The scent has faded much faster than usual and the condition of my skin isn't as good as before.

So, my question is, if you wanted to use Speik, but couldn't, what aftershave would be most similar to it?

Thanks,

~Jeff

**Wishoot** · 01-16-2009, 01:03 PM

Maybe Alt Innsbruck?

That's a tough one. Speick is pretty distinctive.

**SmoovD** · 01-16-2009, 01:08 PM

Good question, Jeff. I am not aware of anything like Speick. I am sure that there is someone here can come up with something. Perhaps you should give Thayer's with Aloe a shot?

**sirahren** · 01-16-2009, 01:13 PM

Are you looking for the scent?

Or all the goodies?

**Shaving Galoot** · 01-16-2009, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by SmoovD

Good question, Jeff. I am not aware of anything like Speick. I am sure that there is someone here can come up with something. Perhaps you should give Thayer's with Aloe a shot?

That is good stuff and I use it. It's a great toner and I think the aloe helps keep moisture in. But I'm also looking for a similar scent.

Thanks,

~Jeff

**Shaving Galoot** · 01-16-2009, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by sirahren

Are you looking for the scent?

Or all the goodies?

Yes and Yes.

In all seriousness, though, if I had to choose, I'd say I'm looking for the scent. I could get most of the properties by using some good witch hazel followed by corn huskers lotion. So maybe I just want a cologne that's similar to Speik aftershave. In which case maybe I'm asking the question in the wrong forum.

Thanks,

~Jeff

**SmoovD** · 01-16-2009, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Shaving Galoot

Yes and Yes.

In all seriousness, though, if I had to choose, I'd say I'm looking for the scent. I could get most of the properties by using some good witch hazel followed by corn huskers lotion. So maybe I just want a cologne that's similar to Speik aftershave. In which case maybe I'm asking the question in the wrong forum.

Thanks,

~Jeff

Well then, add Speick edt to finish your morning routine and you are set, my friend.

**Shaving Galoot** · 01-16-2009, 01:37 PM

Geez! I just realized three things from some quick Googling: (1) I can't spell Speick (forgot the 'c' earlier

). (2) Speick does make a cologne

. (3) Speick cologne doesn't contain alum!!

Thanks for helping me find my way through this dilemma. Now I just need to find the best price and place an order.

~Jeff
looking forward to re-boarding the Speick train next week!

**Wishoot** · 01-16-2009, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Shaving Galoot

Geez! I just realized three things from some quick Googling: (1) I can't spell Speick (forgot the 'c' earlier

). (2) Speick does make a cologne

. (3) Speick cologne doesn't contain alum!!

Thanks for helping me find my way through this dilemma. Now I just need to find the best price and place an order.

~Jeff
looking forward to re-boarding the Speick train next week!

Jeff- see if you can get a sample of the EDC first. I've had both the EDC and Aftershave and I feel they do not smell the same. The EDC seems sweeter than the AS. In addition, my wife likes the AS, but not the EDC.

**Shaving Galoot** · 01-16-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Wishoot

Jeff- see if you can get a sample of the EDC first. I've had both the EDC and Aftershave and I feel they do not smell the same. The EDC seems sweeter than the AS. In addition, my wife likes the AS, but not the EDC.

I'm not big on sweet smelling aftershaves. That's my beef with the bay rum aftershaves that I've tried. They seem to be too sweet (for me). Plus, my wife seems to be pretty turned off by bay rum in general. So that option was taken off the table early.

I don't see any samples online. Maybe I'll post a WTB on the BST forum for a sample of the Speick cologne.

Can anyone compare Speick aftershave lotion with Speick aftershave balm? The balm has all kinds of ingredients that I can't pronounce, but I don't see any alum. Do they smell similar? Also, I have somewhat oily skin and don't like the greasy feeling that some balms leave on my face. Does the Speick balm leave much of a residue?

Thanks for the 'heads up' on the differences. I was just about to place an order at Smallflower.

~Jeff
who is determined to solve this dilemma

**Bobtrumpet** · 01-16-2009, 02:41 PM

beautyhabit.com has a sample program where you can get samples of any 6 of their products for $15. I assume Speick is among them.

http://www.beautyhabit.com/bhsample.html#1319

**biomesh** · 01-16-2009, 03:05 PM

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**Shaving Galoot** · 01-16-2009, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Bobtrumpet

beautyhabit.com has a sample program where you can get samples of any 6 of their products for $15. I assume Speick is among them.

http://www.beautyhabit.com/bhsample.html#1319

They do! They have both the balm and the cologne. I wonder if they'll send me a slice of the shaving stick too. :)

Thanks!

~Jeff

**Shaving Galoot** · 01-16-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Bobtrumpet

beautyhabit.com has a sample program where you can get samples of any 6 of their products for $15. I assume Speick is among them.

http://www.beautyhabit.com/bhsample.html#1319

The saga continues... I found all kinds of other goodies on their site that I wouldn't mind trying and gave them a call. They typed in all 6 of my selections. I asked if they were all in stock. She checks....... "We have everything except the Speick aftershave balm and Speick cologne and we've been having a lot of trouble getting samples from them. We ask each time we place an order, but we haven't been getting samples."

Back to the drawing board!

~Jeff