Since I posted this, someone asked where the Proraso gel could be found. Gary over at Shoebox has it. That is where I purchased my tube.
http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/proraso-stypic-gel.htm
I switched over completely from the styptic pencil to the styptic gel. It works faster and on larger cuts than the pencil and leaves no white residue. Picked mine up at Pasteur's in NYC without really knowing what it was and now won't travel without it.
Great write up, btw. Always learn stuff in your posts.