I prefer alcohol based aftershave.

https://lemmy.world/post/18587716

I prefer alcohol based aftershave. - Lemmy.World

I like the bit of minty burn and it doesn’t feel greasy afterwords like the non-alcohol based ones I’ve tried.

I’ve never used aftershave and I don’t know why I would. What’s it even supposed to do? Whether I use a shaver or a razor the difference is the same. My hairs just gone.
I’m in this camp. I also do not understand the purpose of aftershave.

It closes the pores. A warm shave will open the pores making them open for dirt and ingrown hair etc., so it’s a good idea to close them again.

Cold water will do the same.