One For The Guys...

[Sejah Haversh]

Okay, here's a subject I never hear people talk about, but one I feel could use a little banter.

Guys, what kind of after-shave do you use?

Now, I use, and have always used, Aqua-Velva's Ice Blue alcohol-based after-shave, and find it to be okay, and also smells pretty nice too.

But, seeing as I have never tried any other brands, I'd jsut like to see what some of you guys use and how well you like or don't like it. No point, really, jsut curious, and wondering if I should stick to my current favorite.

[ReaperFett]

I dont.

[Charley]

Afta is the only answer.

[Droo]

Immediately after I shave, I apply Nivea after-shave balm; it's soothing and ensures that my skin wont burn afterwards.

As for the more scented of after-saves/colognes I use, there's "Blue Jeans", "Pi", "Hugo", "Cassini" and "L'eau d'Issey". I hate aftershaves that give me a headache. "Obsession" is one of those! >_<

[Figrin D'an]

It varies... I've used several different brands. I think right now I'm using Gilette Cool Wave aftershave gel, although I have found that the alcohol-based liquids are more to my liking.

I'm not sure I have an absolute favorite, though.

[Charley]

Nivea aftershave balm is a good choice. When I first started shaving my head, I used that. Now, I'm strictly on afta.

Gilette...blarg. My dad uses that. I don't like the burn.

[Sejah Haversh]

Well, AV just has a light scent, but it's not meant to be a cologne. I hate heavy cologne...

And, as far as Afta goes, I suppose I should try it, coming from the guy who shaves his head.

AV is nice; it stings a little, but then the cooling sensation sinks in and I'm great for the rest of the day.

[Droo]

I couldn't possibly splash on an alcohol-based after-shave, I'd scream. It has to be cool and soothing, preferably unscented or a weak scent because that's what cologne is for.

[Figrin D'an]

Originally posted by Agent Charley
Gilette...blarg. My dad uses that. I don't like the burn.


Wussie. :p


I like Nivea, though. It's one thats in my rotation. Never tried Afta.

[Ace McCloud]

I use Pleasures For Men. Its real thick like lotion but its great. Real soft and never burns or anything. Its smells great too, perfect for dates ;)

[Charley]

I'm simply not a masochist. I can handle the burn, I just don't like it.

[Figrin D'an]

My grandfather used to use straight ethyl alchohol. That's masochistic.

[Ace McCloud]

o_O

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Originally posted by Dru
As for the more scented of after-saves/colognes I use, there's ..."Hugo"...

:thumbup This is, of course, the correct answer.

[Charley]

Originally posted by Figrin D'an
My grandfather used to use straight ethyl alchohol. That's masochistic.

Maybe if you wake up with the chickens, coffee isn't strong enough to get you going! :eek

[Droo]

Why use alcohol-based burn-the-flesh-from-your-mug after-saves anyway? Do they have qualities which enable them to do thier job better than heavenly Nivea sensitive balms?

[ReaperFett]

I feel a bit left out now ;)

[Figrin D'an]

Originally posted by Agent Charley
Maybe if you wake up with the chickens, coffee isn't strong enough to get you going! :eek


Pretty much... he was a farmer until he was 70.

I'm not sure if he uses it anymore, but I remember that from my youth.

[Ace McCloud]

I use Hugo too, and Abercrombie and Fitch Woods and Allure for my colognes

[Sejah Haversh]

I refuse to support A&F. Thirty bucks for a plain green tee-shirt is jsut wrong.

And, AV doesn't really burn hardly at all, and the alcohol really cools your skin. After my bottle runs out, though, I'll try some Afta.

[Ryla Relvinian]

*Runs in the thread*

*Pets the mongoose*

*Runs back out*

[Sejah Haversh]

Hey! Lady, can't you read?

Look at the sign!

No petting the mongoose!

[ReaperFett]

But he so cute in a psycho angry way! :D

[Sejah Haversh]

Believe it or not, the only modding to that face I made was to turn the eyes pink and give him his earring. The mongoose in that photo was actually that mad.

[ReaperFett]

That's worrying. :)

[Ka' el Darcverse]

*Glances at Riki-tiki-tavi and nods*

Old Spice, don't care its cheap, smells good and gets the job done. But use whatever depends on sensetivity and what not, usually the lighter the beard the less alcohol you want because your skin prolly isn't as tough. I have to shave twice a day to stay ontop of mine so I go for the strong stuff.

[Park Kraken]

Me, I just use cologne instead of aftershave. Miracle Homme's Lancome, to be exact. Slight sting.

[Marcus Telcontar]

I use nothing. But I have heard there is a new fragrance called Flatulence that's pretty good.

[ReaperFett]

I dread to know how you apply that.

[Marcus Telcontar]

With a sweaty jockstrap apparently

[Hart]

I don't wear aftershave. Axe deodorant and the occasional cologne if want to make a good impression.

[ReaperFett]

For the British, Axe = Lynx.

[Verse Dawnstrider]

I don't wear after-shave. I just wear cologne. Obsession.....i think. My g/f bought it and said 'wear it' so I do.

[Lord Talzen]

I use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. It really wakes you up n the morning, and It stings, but I've gotten use to it. Though if you get any in your eye... It hurts a lot!!

[Sejah Haversh]

You amaze me.

That is far more painful than after-shave should be. Take cueball's advice and try some Afta, will ya?

[Droo]

Strange, sadistic people. Cologne would sting and as such, I apply it to my lower neck to avoid burning.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Don't use any... I naturally smell good. :)

[imported_Arriana Rezner]

Originally posted by ReaperFett
For the British, Axe = Lynx.

I looooove the smell of Lynx :D

[Dae Jinn]

The blue kind of Axe smells good...some of the other ones smell nasty. :x

[Swan]

You only say that because we're not in an elevator together. If we were, I'd have to fight you off with a stick. I carry one around everywhere nowadays.

*obviously, it's me*

[Charley]

There have been times where I have lacked aftershave, and actually used whiskey in substitute.

[Droo]

I daresay that would make you smell like those demonic, red-nosed old men who come into our store at 8:10am for a bottle of Glengarry. From pulling out your teeth to wearing whiskey for after-shave, I really do worry about you somtimes!

[Kelt Simoson]

I use lynx all the time ;) My fav tis inca :)

[Droo]

I prefer the Dry series they have, not too strong, not very sticky and keeps you nice and, suprise suprise, dry. As for a favourite fragrance, I can't decide, I'm the Lynx Whore, I've used every different one time and time again.

[Charley]

The only reason I did so was because I was in panama city and drinking all day anyways

[Droo]

I'm still going to worry, feel loved. :)

I tend to only shave when I'm in the shower now, proves to be a cleaner, closer shave what with all the steam and continuous heat. The best shaves are after being in a sauna or steam room for a while. Otherwise, my skin can just get really irritated.

[Charley]

I agree there. I'm becoming a fan of shaving in the shower. Its alot easier.

[Jimmy]

Im 18 and i dont have a hair on my face o_O

[Charley]

[Hank Hill] That boy ain't right. [/Hank Hill]

[ReaperFett]

I didnt at 18. Dont worry about it, it be normal. The moment you find a hair, shave it off. Watch it keep coming back :)

[Veela N'livyan]

...And if you wear nice smelling aftershave anyways, you'll still get laid :)

[Jimmy]

Tis true, my face is as smooth as a babies bottom. I have hair on my legs and arms but its hardly visble.

Im not mature yet :(

[ReaperFett]

I just told you what to do! Stop worrying! :)

[Jimmy]

Originally posted by Veela N'livyan
...And if you wear nice smelling aftershave anyways, you'll still get laid :)

Me laid?......pfft.

[Veela N'livyan]

The way you smell is directly related to the amount of times you do 'it'.

Trust me.

:)

[Vega Van-Derveld]

;; is trampled by the pity parade ;;

[Jimmy]

I doubt seriously my lack of a sex life relates anyway to the way i smell...even if i did smell nice my nerves wont let me get laid...so ;)....whats the point?

[Dae Jinn]

*pulls Vega out of the way of the pity parade*

I guess it helps if the guy who you want to "lay' doesn't reek like crap :lol But it takes more than how a guy smells to make a women want to sleep with him. At least, I would hope so :rolleyes

[Ryla Relvinian]

*Runs back in*

*Steals Lord Talzen's Avatar*

*Giggles*

But seriously... smelling good is a good thing. Someone earlier made mention of Obsession giving them a headache, but I like the smell of it. There's another one from AVON (hey, my sister sells it, so I get it all for free, woo hoo!) but I can't remember what it's called.

*Runs back out of the thread, dragging an evil blonde man behind her*

[Charley]

My preferences are Paul Sebastian, Hugo, Polo, and Cool Water. I have entirely too much cologne.

[Jimmy]

I agree Cool water is top class...my younger brother (whos is shaving before me!!!!) uses it.

[Dae Jinn]

Cool water = yum

I like Eternity for Men, only because a really goregous punk guy I liked in high school wore it ^_^;

I dunno, guys should smell like guys. Cologne is nice if you're going out or something, but sometimes just being clean smelling is great.

[Charley]

You can smell me all you want :cool

[Lord Talzen]

Originally posted by Sejah Haversh
You amaze me.

That is far more painful than after-shave should be. Take cueball's advice and try some Afta, will ya?

It actualy only hurts the first 2-3 times, I started doing that cause it got rid of Acne. Cut off the zit with the razor then put on the 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, and Acne is gone quickly. I just never saw a need to stop using it after the acne was gone.

*Gets draged off by Ryla*

AHHHHHH!! Help!! The blue lady kidnapping me!!!....

*Thinks *

Wait, why is that a bad thing..

[Charley]

Originally posted by Lord Talzen
Wait, why is that a bad thing..

Blue. Skin. Disorder. Possibly contagious!

[Droo]

I like the ladies Cool Water. One ladies fragrance I can't stand is DKNY, my sister wears it and not only does it give me a pounding headache but I think it smells like something you'd spray on an animal to kill off the fleas! >_<

I adore Cool Water for women, I think it's that one I love. Makes me just wanna kiss their neck or somthing.

I started shaving when I was 13, which is pretty young so it works both ways, you could be 21 before you need to start shaving. I think, either that or Hank Hill is right. :mneh

[Dae Jinn]

Originally posted by Agent Charley
You can smell me all you want :cool


:lol

I've done that to guys before...:uhoh If they smell really good, you have to smell them. :D

[Lord Talzen]

Originally posted by Agent Charley
Blue. Skin. Disorder. Possibly contagious!

Ok thanks...

AAAAAHHHHHH!!! HELP!!!

[Droo]

I do that to my work colleagues all the time, when one walks past who smells nice, I'll just pull her aside and have a whiff along with compliments. :)

[Charley]

I much prefer to smell a woman's hair. That turns me on. Most girls these days wear bath & body works crap though, which most is just gaudy awful and makes me nauseated.

[Jimmy]

I do that to my work colleagues all the time, when one walks past who smells nice, I'll just pull her aside and have a whiff along with compliments.


And get a nasty surprise when it was the lady next to you sitting next to a fan that wore it and the woman you pulled it in smells like a hundred rubbish tips.

[Droo]

There are no fans in our store. I am safe. :)

[Charley]

And how often do you find girls that outright stink? The only one I can remember was a girl from 1st grade who smelled perpetually of tunafish. That was yucky, but other than her, all girls smell great.

Except when they fart. And they do. Don't believe their lies.

[Jimmy]

Aye they do. My gran must have the loudest fart in this part of england...sounds like a bloody foghorn.

[Droo]

I have to serve loads of old women who smell like they were pissed on by a group of paralytic lads on their way home from a night in town, two weeks ago.

It's true though, more or less every girl smells nice except when they have atrocious taste in perfume which makes them smell like Fosters gone rancid.

[Dae Jinn]

I don't see how anyone can let themselves stink. Man or woman.

All the shower stuff (bodywash, shampoo) I have smells like peaches, but you can't really smell it after you're all dried off. If some guy pulled me aside to smell my neck or hair, I'd probably turn a hundred shades of red. :lol

[Charley]

I could eat a peach for hours

[Droo]

"Here we go"

/Morpheus.

:rolleyes

[ReaperFett]

Now we see what's in papa's bag :)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Bath and Body Works makes me sneeze...their 'aromas' are too strong for me. I do have one of their lotions though...its not tooo bad.

I personally wear Freedom by T.H. On men I love Hugo, Polo, and Tommy Boy. :yum <--:crack

There is something about a man that smells nice... makes me wanna... ...

[ReaperFett]

...tell them they smell nice? :)

[Charley]

There's some Bath & Body works lotion stuff that smells like toasted marshmallows. I wanna go up to girls and :mneh them

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Marshmellows? Also as to women smelling bad..I think there is something written that dictates that women over the age of 60 must wear housecoats, cakes on their heads, and an intense old-flowery smelling perfume which they use a bucket to put on. *KER-SPLASH*

>_< I choke when I'm around them..its so hard to breathe!

[Dae Jinn]

Originally posted by Agent Charley
There's some Bath & Body works lotion stuff that smells like toasted marshmallows. I wanna go up to girls and :mneh them

That reminds me of gourmet jelly beans.....:uhoh

I have body spray that smells like chocolate, that I sometimes use as room spray. It's way too strong to wear. Chocolate bodywash on the other hand = yummmmmeh. :D

[Charley]

It isn't called marshmallows, its something like sugar loaf or something sassy like that.

[Dae Jinn]

it still sounds gross...:lol

[Charley]

Its the only one I like.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Anyone wear Tommy Boy?? Anyone? I want to smeeeeell you...

[Park Kraken]

I could go buy some for you, but I'll give it to Bill instead.

[ReaperFett]

Erm....I wear Tommy Boy



:mischief

[Charley]

I wear Tommy boy on occasion :\

[Droo]

Tommy Boy was one of the first colognes I ever got. It's ran out now. Actually I tell a lie, Polo Sport was my first, Tommy, second. Both are now none-existant. I loved both and actually bought Tommy Boy twice, I was given Obsession as a birthday present, I wore it for a while but decided to give it to someone else when I ran out of paracetamol.

My sister also wears Ralph for women, I like that one; nice and fresh.

[Charley]

Polo Sport is great stuff.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Fett you are a liar. :mneh

*smeeeeells Dru and Charley* mmmm :) *bliss*

[ReaperFett]

If I got some, would you smell me? :)

[Droo]

No need, you already smell. :mneh

[Lilaena De'Ville]

;) I can attest to what Pierce, Charley, Nup, Taylor, Silus and Fett smell like.



:x


;)

[ReaperFett]

Oh I smelt perfect and you know it ;)

[Park Kraken]

Yeah, you smelt perfect when people throw you into the smelter.

[Mitara Sinar]

Here is a link that goes well with this topic.... I tend to agree with it. :)

Men: Woo Women With Your Smell (http://www.thirdage.com/news/archive/ALT03020315-03.html)

[Ryla Relvinian]

*pouts at the idea of her having a skin disease*

Smelling like something yummy and natural (marshmallows are a good example, but pumpkin pie and other sweet/spicy things are good too) is much better than smelling like a bottle of cologne. Yeah.

[Charley]

Its alright, Ryla. You just have to be handled by the parts that aren't blue :smokin

[ReaperFett]

What if there are no areas like that? :)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Don't say it! Don't ask it! Noo! >_<

And ...being attracted to people who .................smell like your dad? It sort of makes sense.......................................maybe.

*snickers at inside joke*

[ReaperFett]

*stares blankly at inside joke*

:)

[Hart]

*pretends to get the inside joke*

[Ryla Relvinian]

Well then, Char-burger, what parts of yours aren't blue? ;)

[imported_Natia Telcontar]

*laughs at inside joke though she has no clue about it*

[imported_Eve]

I wear Body by Victoria. Smells clean and nice and peeps like it.

On men, I absolutely adore Obsession. It makes me go crazy and I want to bite (amongst other things). Sadly no one wears it, not even older men.

I have a fetish for english and scottish accents (as you all know), AND Obsession. I think anyone could have a combo of the two and I would marry him. That's how much I adore Obsession.

To smell it is like the almost satisfaction you get before sexual climax and the satisfaction you get when taking the first bite of food when you've been starving.

:: licks her lips ::

[ReaperFett]

....dang, that stuff works :)

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

I tend to wear whatever smells good to me at the time, only place you'll smell it though is in my hair since it holds scent longer than your skin does....

as far as males go, I prefer a natural to cologne, most of you wear too much, hell I have a co-worker whom you can tell where he's been in the store by scent....I tend to prefer your natural scent since most of you can't tell that you wear too much cologne.....

[Ryla Relvinian]

Yes. Yes it does.

[Park Kraken]

Scottish and English accents eh?
Well muh dear Scarlett, whunt yoo seet down witth mea and have a cup of teee?

[Park Kraken]

They meey taake oour landdd, but theey weel never take, our FREEEEE-EEEEE-EEEEE-EEEE-DOOO-OOO-OOOOM.

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

oi vie.....when does the hurting stop! :lol

[Park Kraken]

How Dare ye of little faith mock a great actor? :headbash

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

*claws Kraken a new one* no hitting me!

[Figrin D'an]

Originally posted by Eve
I have a fetish for english and scottish accents (as you all know), AND Obsession. I think anyone could have a combo of the two and I would marry him. That's how much I adore Obsession.

To smell it is like the almost satisfaction you get before sexual climax and the satisfaction you get when taking the first bite of food when you've been starving.

:: licks her lips ::


*Watches as every guy on the boards runs out to buy Obsession and practice various accents.*


:p

;)




Tommy Boy is... ehh. I've used it. It's okay. Polo Sport is good. I've tried lots of things. I'm typically not afraid to try something new cologne-wise.

Shaving is like a curse and blessing for me. To stay clean shaven is a chore, and I tend to alternate between a plain razor and and Norelco electric so I don't rip my face apart. Close shaves take me forever because of the roughness of my beard. On the other hand, when I want to grow my beard out, it doesn't take very long, and it gets nice and full and looks good, IMO.

[ReaperFett]

*Watches as every guy on the runs out to buy Obsession and practice various accents.*
Accept no immitations ;)

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

:lol accents are niiiice....*purrs*

[Park Kraken]

Wiiieeeellllll, whut arrre weee waiating fo?

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

bah.....*continues waiting*

[Pierce Tondry]

I don't have to go anywhere to get Obsession. I bought myself that and two neck chains as birthday gifts this year. It smells nice on me, and I think I'm gonna keep buying it.

As for shaving the whiskers off my chin, I generally use Edge Shaving gel, sans any after-shave. Lately I've been using some really generic Colgate stuff because I bought it on a trip to have something to shave with. I don't want to just throw it away, so I've been using it up. (Don't buy generic shaving cream if you can help it.) I've been thinking about switching shaving cream brands, but I haven't tried anything else and I'm temporarily low on $ so I can't afford to experiment right now.

[Kelt Simoson]

Originally posted by Figrin D'an
*Watches as every guy on the boards runs out to buy Obsession and practice various accents.*


Well ya see the problem with that fig is that certain people around the boards dont have to practice it. Take Ori and i for instance...Im english, hes scottish...:)


NATUAL ACCENTS! :)

[Droo]

(Ritualistically burns Obsession!)

:mad

[imported_Eve]

:: runs after Dru with a water-blaster gun... FILLED WITH OBSESSION!::

How ya like me now?





I'm sorry.

[Droo]

(Is soaked and starts dissapearing into the floor)

I'm melting, I'm melting. What a world! What a world!

[Charley]

I don't need obsession. I'm THAT GOOD.

[Droo]

"Self-Assurance", a new fragrance from Charley Hicks. :D

[Park Kraken]

Originally posted by Agent Charley
I don't need obsession. I'm THAT GOOD.
:lol LOL, That's a good one Charley. I think I'm the only one on that scale. But nice try.

[Charley]

<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/strangelove.jpg>

[Drucilla Ebony]

Originally posted by Agent Charley
When I first started shaving my head...

Agent Charley I hope I don't offend you or anything but that is soooo sexy.

[Park Kraken]

Yeah, I imagine that if I had been born a girl that I would probaly have wanted to marry a guy who would look like a Agent Charley with a shaved head. ;)

[Drucilla Ebony]

Yeah I know it's strange. I just have a thing for guys who shave their heads. Vin Disel, Michael Rosenbaum. Yummy.

[Charley]

I'll try to put some pics up, whenever I have time.

[Arya Ravenwing]

You never have time anymore :cry

[Charley]

:( I'm working on that. I really am.

[ReaperFett]

Yeah, he's watching the Michael Keaton classic Muliplicity for his cunning plan ;)

[Figrin D'an]

Originally posted by ReaperFett
Yeah, he's watching the Michael Keaton classic Muliplicity for his cunning plan ;)


Except that, by the time he gets to the copy of the copy of the copy, it'll only respond with, "Okay, d00d, read the FAQ" and "I like whiskey."

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

:lol *laughs at the mental picture*

[Charley]

Well thats the two most important things right?

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

to some I guess..... :crack :crack