Alum causing irritation?

[VerbaVolant]

...Use it how you like it and don't let anyone tell you different.
Chris

Wise advice. Not much else to say.

 

[Whilliam]

I love styptic matches for "repairs". Tear one off, seal wound, toss it!

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Sure beats toilet paper.

 

[Fred D]

Sure beats toilet paper.

I sure remember the toilet paper, how sanitary do you suspect that was? Lol

 

[mars]

Yep— alum is no good for me either. Made a good shave bad and a bad shave worse.

 

[BigJ]

Don't use it unless you are bleeding

+1! This may be the answer for you!

Some guys use alum as an aftershave ’toner’ or a deodorant.

 

[ukobke]

Maybe some people are allergic to alum (?)

 

[Diesel_24]

I use Osma Tradition Stone after every shave, and it works great for me. I don't know if there is a difference between this and the Osma Bloc Stone besides the plastic container.

 

[Roy]

Yes bad for me too. Styptic pencil beats it for a nick if that's what you want.

 

[Blood donor]

Yep— alum is no good for me either. Made a good shave bad and a bad shave worse.

This! Me too

 

[Omarz]

Oh no kidding? I didn't realize it was like a stypic stick. I thought it was more like a witchazel.

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No it’s more or less the same thing as the pencil alum is just a less concentrated version