Most aftershaves are built around alcohol. Alcohol evaporates fast, takes moisture with it, and leaves your skin feeling tight and stripped. This aftershave has no alcohol at all. Eight botanical ingredients — Willow Bark, Calendula, Chamomile, Hempseed Oil, Moroccan Argan Oil, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, and Red Clover — go to work the moment you apply it and keep working after. Twenty minutes later your skin still feels it. That is not what a regular aftershave does.

Yes — and most men who start using it do exactly that within a week. Apply it to your face and neck any time skin feels dry. Morning, evening, or both. It absorbs fast and leaves nothing behind except skin that feels taken care of. Most men who use it daily stop buying a separate moisturizer entirely.

It was built for skin that has already taken abuse. Willow Bark is a natural anti-inflammatory that reduces the redness and swelling that causes razor bumps. Calendula accelerates skin repair at the cellular level. Chamomile calms reactive skin. Hempseed Oil balances without clogging pores. No alcohol. No synthetic fragrance. No artificial preservatives. Dermatologist tested. If your skin is sensitive this aftershave was built for you specifically.

No. The aftershave is unscented by design. No added fragrance of any kind — just the subtle natural scent of the botanicals which fades quickly. It was formulated this way deliberately so it never competes with whatever you wear after. Apply it first. Let it absorb. Then apply your cologne over clean hydrated skin.

One to two pumps is enough for a full face and neck application. The formula is concentrated and absorbs quickly. Start with one pump on the first use and add a second if your skin still feels dry after it absorbs. A 3oz bottle lasts most men six to eight weeks of daily use.

No. The ASB Shaving Cream works two ways — face lathered directly with your fingertips or built in a bowl with a brush. Either way add a small amount to damp skin and work it in. If the consistency feels too thick add a drop of water. A brush builds a denser more protective lather and lifts the hair before the blade arrives but the cream performs well either way. Start however feels comfortable and add the brush when you are ready.

Less than you think. A coin sized amount — roughly the size of a dime — is enough for a full face lather. The cream is dense and concentrated. A reviewer who builds his own shaving soaps got three full passes from a thimble sized amount. One jar lasts most men two to three months of daily use. Start small and add more if needed.

It was built for it. Jojoba Oil mirrors your skin's natural sebum so the blade glides without stripping moisture. Allantoin soothes mid-shave and promotes cell regeneration. Glycerin locks moisture in while you shave so skin stays pliable — tight skin and a blade is where most irritation starts. No synthetic fragrance. No parabens. No harsh sulfates. Dermatologist tested.

Canned foam is mostly propellant and water. It sits on top of the skin and evaporates before the blade finishes its pass — leaving nothing between the razor and your face except bare skin. ASB Shaving Cream builds a dense protective layer that stays throughout the shave. Jojoba, Argan, and Coconut oils create the cushion and glide that makes the blade feel like it is barely touching the skin. That is not a feeling. That is the difference between a lather and a foam.

Yes. The cream was designed around the safety razor ritual but performs equally well with any razor. Men who use it with a cartridge razor often notice the difference immediately — fewer passes needed, less irritation after, and skin that does not feel stripped when they rinse.

The learning curve is one or two shaves — not weeks. With a cartridge razor most men press down because the flexible head does not require much angle control. With a safety razor you stop pressing and let the weight do the work. Hold it at roughly a 30 degree angle against your skin and let the 4.1 ounces guide itself. Most men who switch say the first shave is easier than they expected and every shave after that gets better.

A safety razor head comes in two main designs — open comb and closed comb. An open comb head exposes more blade and is preferred by experienced wet shavers with heavy beards. A closed comb head has a solid guard bar that covers the blade edge more completely — forgiving, consistent, and ideal for daily shaving on any beard type. The American Sailor razor uses a closed comb design which makes it the right choice for most men whether they are new to safety razors or switching from a different razor entirely.

Any standard double edge blade fits this razor. The head accepts the universal DE format used by every major blade manufacturer — Astra, Feather, Derby, Wilkinson Sword, Gillette Silver Blue, and dozens of others. Ten starter blades are included to get you going. Most wet shavers eventually find a preferred blade through sampling — the right blade for your skin and beard type makes a noticeable difference.

Decades with basic maintenance. Stainless steel does not rust, warp, or degrade the way plastic does. Rinse it thoroughly after every shave and let it dry completely. The knurled handle stays secure whether it is new or ten years old. Most men who switch to a safety razor never go back — partly because of the shave quality and partly because they stop replacing handles every few months.

Most men get five to seven comfortable shaves from a single double edge blade before they notice any drop in performance. The signal to change is simple — if the blade starts to drag or tug rather than glide it is time for a fresh one. At 10 to 30 cents per blade the cost of changing frequently is negligible. Dull blades cause more irritation than anything else in the shaving routine. Change them before you feel it.

Yes with one consideration. The razor handle and head can go in checked luggage without restriction. Double edge blades are not permitted in carry-on bags by TSA. If you are traveling by air pack the blades in your checked bag or pick up blades at your destination. Many wet shavers travel with the razor and buy a pack of local blades wherever they land.

A brush does two things your hand cannot. It lifts the beard hair away from the skin before the blade arrives — which means the razor cuts the hair not the skin. And it works the cream into a dense protective lather that sits between the blade and your face rather than sitting on top of it. Most men who try a brush for the first time say the same thing — they do not understand how they shaved without one.

Badger hair is the traditional material for shaving brushes because of how it holds water and builds lather. The bristles absorb warm water and release it gradually as you work the cream — creating a warm hydrating lather that opens the pores and softens the beard before the blade touches it. This brush uses pure badger hair — firm enough to load cream efficiently and work it into the skin without scratching.

Neither is wrong. Bowl lathering gives you more control over consistency — you can see exactly how the lather is building and adjust water accordingly. Face lathering is faster and some men prefer the feel of building the lather directly on their skin. The ASB brush is sized for both. Start with the bowl if you are new to brushes. It is easier to learn and you waste less product while you find the right amount of water and cream.

Rinse it thoroughly with warm water after every shave. Shake out the excess water and hang it bristles down if you have a brush stand — this lets the water drain away from the handle and extends the life of the knot significantly. Never store it bristles up in a cup while wet. Let it dry completely between uses. With basic care a badger brush lasts years of daily use.

Yes. The brush works with any shaving cream or soap. If you use it with the ASB Shaving Cream load the brush by swirling it directly into the jar — a small amount goes further than you expect. The knot size is suited for both tub loading from a soap puck and scooping from a cream jar without overloading product on the bristles.

30-day money-back guarantee on every product. If the shave does not surprise you — send it back. No questions asked. We built this because we believe in what it does. If it does not do that for you we do not want your money.

Every kit ships from Long Beach, California. Standard domestic shipping typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days depending on your location. Free shipping applies on orders over $50. You will receive a tracking number when your order ships.

Dan Carvalho. US Navy veteran, Long Beach California, served 1993 to 1997. Four years of mandatory shaving left his skin wrecked. When he came back to shaving years later everything in his price range burned and left his skin worse than before. So he called chemists. He called dermatologists. He built a shaving cream and aftershave formulated for men whose skin has taken real abuse. He named it American Sailor Brand because the Navy was the most formative chapter of his life and this was his first business.

No. American Sailor Brand products are not tested on animals.

Yes. Dan answers questions personally through the contact page at americansailorbrand.com. If you have a question about a product, your order, or the formulation — reach out. You will hear back from the person who built it.