tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post7173825758170322369..comments2024-03-02T17:12:10.514+00:00Comments on Katie Puckrik Smells: Viewer Mail: A Close Shave with Fine FragranceKatie Puckrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-80331097569541384252011-01-25T06:03:18.080+00:002011-01-25T06:03:18.080+00:00Nora,
Sounds like you were going full Sweeney Tod...Nora,<br /><br />Sounds like you were going full Sweeney Todd on the leg shaving!<br /><br />I figure the B&B site *must* be good, because it sucks me into a topic that doesn't touch my life in any way, and yet there I am hopping from thread to thread to follow the passionate pros and cons offered for various blades, creams, techniques, etc etc!Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-5808548043837758492011-01-24T04:30:07.050+00:002011-01-24T04:30:07.050+00:00Katie--
Yes! Thank you for familiarizing other p...Katie--<br /><br />Yes! Thank you for familiarizing other people with Badger and Blade.<br /><br />I'm a woman who a couple years back was puzzled over my options for shaving my legs. I didn't want to buy plastic razors because they're not eco-friendly, but my electric razor didn't work as well as a blade. <br /><br />So, I turned to old-fashioned safety razors. They are SO Jennifer Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769363516299757050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-12025590267055568642010-11-22T05:09:41.697+00:002010-11-22T05:09:41.697+00:00Your doc needs to throw in the towel.
So, boys, l...Your doc needs to throw in the towel.<br /><br />So, boys, let's not forget: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGeAMVK75T4&t=1m42s<br /><br />Personally, I shave using a noncomedogenic sensitive-skin-formula cream and set my alarm extra early. Nicks and cuts bedamned!<br /><br />Thus, no disinfection is needed. Afterward, I slap on about a teaspoon of CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion or, if I&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-73693945506152274702010-11-14T23:13:20.988+00:002010-11-14T23:13:20.988+00:00Vanessa, now that the eyebrow bully has given you ...Vanessa, now that the eyebrow bully has given you a shape, can't you just do your own maintenance? Just pluck out any interlopers that crop up. Can you tell that I'm not convinced that eyebrow groomers serve a real purpose? Unless you're Susan Boyle, of course.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-45739480748713640462010-11-14T16:22:50.774+00:002010-11-14T16:22:50.774+00:00Update - I think I may have ended up with bushy Ti...Update - I think I may have ended up with bushy Tin Tin dashes. But the tent apex has definitely gone. I don't look cruel, though possibly faintly surprised. The good news is that You Know Who hasn't noticed yet. And of course it will grow back. The spa recommended a three week maintenance cycle - AND tinting - which sounds quite a commitment. I have never been much of a one for Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-70571846069248473082010-11-12T20:18:08.100+00:002010-11-12T20:18:08.100+00:00Vanessa, bushy brows are where it's at these d...Vanessa, bushy brows are where it's at these days, so don't let the shaper lady give you evil skinny Cruella de Ville circumflexes. Or Tin Tin dashes. The word is "shape", not "denude".Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-56289013535482057902010-11-12T20:05:31.987+00:002010-11-12T20:05:31.987+00:00"(Do you like how I worked in references to t..."(Do you like how I worked in references to two different myths?)"<br /><br />I do indeed, Katie. Had this been a post about deodorants, I would fully expect you to have worked in the Augean stables, though even the current topic of shaving rather conjures up Hydra heads of stubble... : - )<br /><br />Meanwhile, tomorrow I am having my brows professionally reshaped for the first time Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-86984555135481112032010-11-12T19:05:11.303+00:002010-11-12T19:05:11.303+00:00After reading all of the suggestions (all excellen...After reading all of the suggestions (all excellent choices) here is another option. If you are just using the aftershave for the astringent properties, witch hazel is a great option. An alternative to witch hazel would be to use an alum block, followed up by a soothing skin balm. After that, you can add a cologne if you wish, since the alum block has no scent and the scent from the skin balm,Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09841729002542708222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-20052368666822622882010-11-12T00:30:02.110+00:002010-11-12T00:30:02.110+00:00Couldn't agree more, rkf - who needs to be dic...Couldn't agree more, rkf - who needs to be dictated to by some low-life aftershave? But now you're getting all fancy with mixing a cocktail (literally, with that vodka) for your face. Your mouth is going to wonder why it's not in on the party.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-37639178191821374392010-11-12T00:25:30.595+00:002010-11-12T00:25:30.595+00:00Am I missing something? Unscented after shave. B...Am I missing something? Unscented after shave. Blend alcohol, distilled water, and some Thayer's unscented witch hazel with aloe and apply. Then wear any fragrance you choose. There is a big world of smell out there. Life is too short to limit yourself to fragrances that only go with your after shave.<br /><br />Also if you hate the medicinal smell of alcohol, try substituting perfumer&#rkfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969644084326356371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-47323895243891789782010-11-11T19:35:08.048+00:002010-11-11T19:35:08.048+00:00Vanessa - WAY too technical, right? But a fascinat...Vanessa - WAY too technical, right? But a fascinating insight into the masculine mind - something as simple as a shave turns into an Arthurian quest involving archaic tools, elaborate manual skills, and above all, danger!<br /><br />But the B&B approach is an admirable way to tackle the Sisyphean task of shaving: turn something dreary and inevitable into a hobby. Imagine what guys could do Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-47610576212789565962010-11-11T18:51:03.336+00:002010-11-11T18:51:03.336+00:00That was all way too technical for me... And I am...That was all way too technical for me... And I am beginning to understand why my other half just uses Gillette shaving mousse.<br /><br />Having just quizzed him on the risks of nicking his skin while shaving, I can report that he considers himself "not much of a bleeder". By way of clarification he added: "in fact I am a walking blood clot". I am not sure that that is an Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-9393228263800674712010-11-10T17:39:52.210+00:002010-11-10T17:39:52.210+00:00mboyne, Oliban is a glorious incense/cedar wood/ro...mboyne, Oliban is a glorious incense/cedar wood/rose fragrance, and if it's any consolation, the place where I bought my bottle, Scent Bar/Luckyscent, had it displayed in the "masculine" section. But yes indeed, wear what you want - whatever uplifts your spirit. Let a smell you love work its mojo!<br /><br />Mike, I've not touched on Floris, but one of my favorite releases in Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-66985655306387083272010-11-10T17:09:39.341+00:002010-11-10T17:09:39.341+00:00Katie,
Now you have a whole new area of scents to ...Katie,<br />Now you have a whole new area of scents to explore in the world of aftershaves! Reading a bit about you and your background as a British television presenter, I was surprised to find no mention of either Floris or Penhaligons on your excellent site. The Floris JF has been a favorite aftershave of mine for years. Thanks for visiting us at Badger & Blade!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893286831305123705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-68812893207146742062010-11-10T14:06:01.044+00:002010-11-10T14:06:01.044+00:00Katie, I love your site. I was given a sample of ...Katie, I love your site. I was given a sample of Keiko Mecheri Oliban which my wife and the ladies I work with love. Later one of the lady's said that I was wearing a women's EDP. I went on line found your Youtube video and was glad to hear you say it's for men or women. Next I saw your E! video and love your saying "Don't tell me what I can wear".<br /><br />ThanksUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306387115931441759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-33319399720661862842010-11-10T04:56:59.749+00:002010-11-10T04:56:59.749+00:00Thanks, Jim. As all these variations on an aftersh...Thanks, Jim. As all these variations on an aftershave theme are tumbling in, I'm starting to feel like I'm missing out on a fun hobby by not having a beard. Hats off to the B&B crowd for turning a chore into a treat.Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-43774543367817247372010-11-10T04:45:56.228+00:002010-11-10T04:45:56.228+00:00Thanks Katie for this interesting topic and also f...Thanks Katie for this interesting topic and also for pointing the men to the Badger and Blade.<br /><br />One fine point that has not really been touched on yet is that "aftershave" is primarily for skincare after a shave. <br />Fragrance is a bonus in the mix. An effective aftershave sooths and cools as well as disinfects the freshly shaven skin.<br /><br />The choices are really Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889432274222583701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-20432763000466402412010-11-10T03:38:51.615+00:002010-11-10T03:38:51.615+00:00Another brand of aftershave splash that I feel is ...Another brand of aftershave splash that I feel is the best in class is Musgo Real Classic. Don't let the odd name fool you. This is a wonderful, old school product with a scent that is out of this world. It is also strong enough in scent to work as a cologne or edt for the day. It is chock full of skin friendly things like aloe juice and allantoin. Just do a web search for it. A number of Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915697716331628648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-18568878464830679232010-11-10T01:14:38.822+00:002010-11-10T01:14:38.822+00:00I thought I remembered you mentioning ED (er...) a...I thought I remembered you mentioning ED (er...) as an old favorite at one point. I originally bought it for myself, but most of the time it lives on the man dresser.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270808520581466353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-50835089959137829642010-11-10T01:14:27.139+00:002010-11-10T01:14:27.139+00:00One of the bonuses of writing up this post was fam...One of the bonuses of writing up this post was familiarizing myself with the Badger & Blade website. A whole site dedicated to mens' shaving seemed...a hair excessive...until I started reading up on all the stuff involved: equipment, goo, salves, unguents, dexterity. Not to mention the nice, old-timey ritual of a little man-style pampering. Je dig! If you haven't already paid a call Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-34833922288556711292010-11-10T01:08:25.221+00:002010-11-10T01:08:25.221+00:00Excellent. This is the information the world needs...Excellent. This is the information the world needs to know, everyone! Thank you so much for this tutorial.<br /><br />Elisa, Clarins Eau Dynamisante is a wonderful suggestion for men - I'm going to stash that thought into my, er...thought pile. I went for a few years where ED was my one and pretty much only - in the spray, oil, lotion and shower gel. I don't think I've ever been so Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-14151252514522726552010-11-10T00:06:55.694+00:002010-11-10T00:06:55.694+00:00Oh, my! The first thing I was going to recommend ...Oh, my! The first thing I was going to recommend was Alt Innsbruck, but Larry beat me to it! Both an aftershave and cologne, it's wonderful stuff.<br /><br />My next recommendation would be Ogallala Bay Rum/Cedar/Sandalwood, if you like the scent. It, too, doubles as an aftershave and cologne.<br /><br />I used to use nothing but Old Spice until I came across BadgerAndBlade.com about 6 Captainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729051880972557315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-86780518208902131772010-11-09T23:42:05.908+00:002010-11-09T23:42:05.908+00:00I wore Grey Flannel for years as a Eau de Toilette...I wore Grey Flannel for years as a Eau de Toilette, and they have an after shave balm too, that matches very nicely. But I wish the pumps on the balm worked better though... (the cologne is a terrible version of the frag, BTW) And Luca Turin calls Grey Flannel a masterpiece, BTW.Paul Kilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668913569973248831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-65512166040257994892010-11-09T22:36:08.568+00:002010-11-09T22:36:08.568+00:00I agree with you, Katie. What the hell is aftersha...I agree with you, Katie. What the hell is aftershave for anymore? I never use it, and I never have. Chandler Burr poked fun of aftershave in the September GQ. <br /><br />But my vote would be not to try to combine stuff, but to find a scent you like that comes in both aftershave and cologne concentrations. Penhaligon's makes some, and so do many apothecary type brands like DR Harris and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-53033693733992545192010-11-09T21:49:15.478+00:002010-11-09T21:49:15.478+00:00YSL Rive Gauche pour Homme is the most beautiful c...YSL Rive Gauche pour Homme is the most beautiful classic barbershop scent in my opinion that would mingle nicely with most men's shave or aftershave products. <br /><br />Neutrogena's "Razor Defense post shave lotion" and "Skin Clearing" shaving cream both come in a very sophisticated galbanum/frankincense/lavender scent which, if bottled as an EDT, would sell well, Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004279009097135466noreply@blogger.com