Speick or Proraso green?

[SydneyShaver]

There is also a Speick Active version of the splash. It's a similar formula but different scent, made for the more modern men, I would say. Don't know whether you have tried that one or not.

I have and I don’t like it much either. It’s purely the fragrances, the performance and face feel is good on both.

 

[Juanmosey]

Welcome to B&B, Sir TripleB!
Re you original post, and FWIW, Speick and Proraso Green are great aftershaves!
Witch hazel really seems a non-factor, IMHO!
But try all and enjoy!

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Does Speick smell a little like Gin?

 

[sarimento1]

Does Speick smell a little like Gin?

gin? not entirely. maybe 'herbal', which is akin to some gins.

 

[jesseix]

@TripleB not to complicate your choices, but I might recommend getting a bottle of Thayers witch hazel, or a bottle of Stirling's witch hazel & aloe toner (non-alcoholic). You can use that and follow with any alcohol splash or aftershave balm that you want.

 

[TripleB]

@TripleB not to complicate your choices, but I might recommend getting a bottle of Thayers witch hazel, or a bottle of Stirling's witch hazel & aloe toner (non-alcoholic). You can use that and follow with any alcohol splash or aftershave balm that you want.

Thank you for that recommendation!

Someone else had mentioned the same thing so I picked up some Dickinson's Witch Hazel Astringent for $4 locally. I really like using it compared to the Alum block!

I appreciate you responding with help!

TripleB

 

[Albert V]

I try to avoid alcohol based aftershaves and stick with non-alcohol witch hazel based facial toners. i can recommend….
- Stirling Witch Hazels. They sell 1 ounce sample bottles. I have tried several with favorites ithat include Lemon Chill and Orange Chill which include menthol. Coniferous is very nice
- Maggards line of non-alcohol witch hazel with strong scents that match their soaps. I have their London Barbershop, Limes and Bergamot both highly recommended
- Lucky Tiger facial toner. It has a wonderful citrus scent that lasts only about 60 seconds. (Maggards sells samples)

Personally, I not only use these after a shave, but first thing in the morning after a splash of water on my face. The menthol versions of Stirling really help wake up my face.