Thread: How much Pinaud aftershave to use

I recently ordered a few different types of Pinaud Clubman aftershave (almost all of them, actually). I'm in Korea right now, so I sent them to my house in IL so they'll be there when I get back next week to visit. I've been reading a lot about them being really strong, so I was wondering how much you guys use. I typically use about a teaspoonful or less of Alt Innsbruck or Aqua Velva when I use them. Would this be too much and be overpoweringly strong smelling?

I use about a quarter size pool in the palm of my hand. It's really all preferance though...you'll have to try it to know whats right for you. Me, I like it strong

I think the various products Pinaud makes behave differently. Clubman lasts a good long time for me, as does the Virgin Island Bay Rum. Lime Sec seems to fade somewhat quicker. In any event, I start off with a good hearty splash in the cupped palm. It's hard to use too much because they are all about AS dilution. (Even the Lime Sec, which is marketed as "cologne")

Hello, breadstick:

I pour a small amount of aftershave (I rotate a dozen or so fragrances), about a teaspoonful, and then gently slap it on with much aplomb. After all, one of life's great pleasures is that fragrant liquid after a sweet shave.

Regards,

Obie

i personally have seemed to ask this question in my head many a time.. what i do... i use enough to coat the entire surface of the area shaved.. which tends to be about a tablespoon or a halves worth.. or in shave speak.. a few healthy shakes towards a cupped palm..


also.. obie.. please inform me of the definition of aplomb?

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

i personally have seemed to ask this question in my head many a time.. what i do... i use enough to coat the entire surface of the area shaved.. which tends to be about a tablespoon or a halves worth.. or in shave speak.. a few healthy shakes towards a cupped palm..


also.. obie.. please inform me of the definition of aplomb?

Hello, Victor:

The word aplomb is a noun, meaning dignity and confidence.

I embrace the ritual of wet shaving with the straight razor (and double edge) completely, from start to finish. Whether creating lather, stropping the straight razor or shaving, I relish the time spent on this activity every day. The aftershave crowns my achievement and makes me feel like a king entering his court with all the dignity and confidence in the world — with aplomb.

In other words, I shake a little aftershave in my palm, rub my hands together and gently slap my face with the fragrant nectar: "Oh, yes!"

Regards,

Obie

Originally Posted by breadstick

I've been reading a lot about [Pinaud Clubman] being really strong, so I was wondering how much you guys use.

I love the scent, but the full strength Clubman right out of the bottle is a bit heavy for my liking, so I dilute it about 50% with alcohol. [1]

[1] Actually, you can have about a half-bottle free if you want it. I bought some bay rum recently and the wife loved it, so the Pinaud is gathering dust.

I think you've got it about right. The strength of most are comparable with the others you use - with the exception of the Special reserve, which is quite potent, like Pashana strength. Hope you enjoy. I find the Vanilla Clubman and Citrus Musk particularly nice.

If you're talking about Lilac vegetal it depends how much your system can tolerate before death ensues.

i like this word aplomb.. i'm going to take on everything with aplomb from now on..

as for the vegetal.. i remember hearing it was designed to mask the scent of dead bodies.. so either way.. you'll be covered.