The Art of Shaving After-Shave Balm

Great product very little to no burn, the sandalwood smells great. I love the way it leaves my face feeling. You only need a very small amount, this helps to offset the price. I you look at different reviews you will see The Art of Shaving products recommended on most sites. I use the complete “The Art of Shaving “ system and I get the closest most comfortable shave I have ever had, I’m 65 so I have shaved a few times in my life, I will never use anything else. The price is steep., but you will be amazed at how small amount of the products you use each time. Read more

I'm really glad I treated myself to this After-Shave Balm. Obviously, it's not the cheapest option. But after a couple of uses, I was convinced it was worth every penny. The word "Balm" had me wondering. How thick is it, like a paste, or what? I needn't have worried. This ivory colored balm is about the thickness of any typical hand or face lotion -- maybe a bit thinner, actually. It's very, very smooth, and absorbs into the skin immediately, leaving behind only softer skin. Not a trace of oiliness or greasiness. My skin feels nicely moisturized for quite a while after use. And -- good news if you're wondering about value for money -- it's like the old time hair tonic slogan: "A little dab will do ya." Just a couple of pumps on the dispenser, a couple of dollops on your palm, is all you need. But it's the scent that's got me using it every day, whether I shave or not. I'm a big "Sandalwood" fan. I use quotes because actual sandalwood is very rare and expensive, and there's rarely even a trace of it in products using that word, and that's fine by me -- I usually like the smell of whatever the various other makers come up with to try and imitate sandalwood. But this The Art of Shaving balm uses pure sandalwood essential oil, along with shea butter and grapeseed extract. It's a subtle, earthy, completely non-perfumey scent -- I love it. Just one issue: the very small pump dispenser on my bottle tends to stick in the down position, I have to pop it back up with my thumb to get another dollop. No biggie. And be aware, this fine elixir comes in an actual glass bottle, so you're going to want to be careful using it around tile and porcelain. Read more

Smells great and goes on without any residual oily feeling. The smell is subtle but long lasting. I’m buying another bottle soon. Read more

Bought this for my husband because of it's "romance novel-worthy scent", but he likes it for the way it leaves his skin after a shave. He has uber-sensitive skin on his face and this balm doesn't irritate his skin. Leaves it soft. It does seem expensive, but the after shave balm ticks all the boxes for how it soothes and smells. My husband doesn't have to use very much so the small bottle lasts and lasts. Treat yourself! Read more

EXCELLENT product! I am a female with sensitive skin. I went into my dermatologist's office because I had an allergic reaction to the eyebrow wax my beautician used. Even after 24 hours the reaction was horrible. My Dermatologist recommended this product. I have to admit I was a skeptical, but this balm calmed down my skin, made the itching go away, and made it better within an hour after application. It was AMAZING! My Dermatologist said that I could use it every day even though I do not shave. I realize it is for men who shave, and that I am not using it for (probably) what it is supposed to be used for, but it really helps soothe sensitive skin and nourishes it. I will continue to use it. I love it! Read more

I usually get Truefitt and Hill for 65 but they didn't have Grafton so I opted for this instead. It's ok but I won't choose it again. I waited a few weeks to really give it a chance. It's going to last a very long time which would be great except I don't care for it so do I toss 50 or use it for half a year or whatever? It'll wind up under the sink until it's there so long I just toss it. Pros - soaks in very nicely - non irritating - works as intended - going to last a very long time so there is definitely value Cons - The smell is chemically and not Lavender so I shook it vigorously and it helped but not nearly enough. It's not actually bad but its next to your nose so it needs to at least be good. It's a deal breaker. maybe i had a bad batch or the formula changed. - It's thin and I wind up using about 5 pumps. - the pump applicator is hard to figure out exactly which direction it is pointing. You can guess how this ended up so now I have to pay attention. It's the little things that make it great or not and this unfortunately ended up as a not. These products last me a long enough time that I don't mind spending more for a near perfect product like Truefitt and HIll. Their bottles look good on the counter, smell great, apply nicely and its obvious where it's going to pump. I think 4 stars is fair because some of this should be expected for a less expensive product but if you are really price sensitive then 50 is to much when Nivea does the job for 10. Read more

My preferred brand and scent. Read more

Excellent after shave. No buring. Soothing and great smell. Loved mine. Read more