Do you use an alum block? If so, how regularly?
Alum Block Poll
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bluefoxicy
On my fingers for stretching while shaving.
Occasionally as an aftershave. I rarely do this myself, but I do recommend it.
I use it all the time but only really for skin stretching purposes during str8 shaving. Apart from that, only on the rare occasion where I cut myself in a bad way.
Only if I still see blood after the witch hazel.
Only with blood and/or razor burn.
I use it after every shave,I apply a thin coat of lather wet the alum and rub it over my face,don't know why or what this does,but the Turkish barber I use when I'm in Turkey does it,so if it's good enough for him it's good for me
I've never used it. In fact the only applications I remember seeing it used in were some Tom & Jerry cartoons and I remember it shrunk their mouths down so they couldn't open them. I'm sure their application was used a bit differently then for shaving purposes but still....
Never used it.
Never used it.
Just for nicks and weepers.
I find it doesn't sting.
I find it doesn't sting.
It's a part of my morning ritual.
I use an alum block after every shave. It closes up the pores and gives me instant feedback if I applied too much pressure.
I rinse with cold water, wet the alum bar and rub all over my face, Then I proceed to clean up the shave den before rinsing it off and finishing with some Witch Hazel and AS.
I rinse with cold water, wet the alum bar and rub all over my face, Then I proceed to clean up the shave den before rinsing it off and finishing with some Witch Hazel and AS.
I use WH instead. If I have a cut or nick that does not respond to WH, then I take out my styptic pencil.
Only when I bleed... which that normally depends on how much of a rush I am in and if I slept in or not.
I used to use one when I bled a lot. Now that I 'm more proficient with my straights I hardly ever use it.
Pretty much the same for me, except I skip the witch hazel, dry my face and then apply an aftershave splash
60 miles south of st pete we do the same, tried a block once, couldn't see the point of it. I never saw john wayne, clint eastwood, or lee marvin use one either
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I use mine from time to time, mainly when I want to see how good my shave was...
Alum after every shave, I don't travel with it though.
I used to use it daily but it no longer part of my routine. I will occasionally run my thumb over it before my touch up passes. This allows for better grip which enables me to stretch my skin taut.
I use it to improve my grip while stretching during a shave.
I only use it if I cut myself as it doesn't agree with my skin.
