After reading so much about using the alum block after shaving ,I decided to take the plunge and purchase one.The one I ordered is from India,pretty good sized and costed only $5.99.I actually received this 2 weeks ago because after reading the horror stories about the burn,I was sort of nervous.But today,I decided to "man up!",be a soldier and use the alum!!So,I did my usual shave routine today:wash my face,aplly lather,3 passes (WTG,XTG,and ATG) and after I did my final cold water rinse,I left my face wet and grabbed the alum block and got it a little wet.I could feel my pulse racing,and as I brought the alum block close to my face,I began to cringe like a child about to receive a vaccine and as I finally touched it to my face,I closed my eyes expecting the feel of a million needles hitting my face,and started rubbing the block around and I opened my eyes and to my surprise there was no fiery burn,but a refreshing tingle and bracing toning feeling!
But there was a small area where there was a tiny sting,but nothing to cry over.I wasnt sure whether Im supposed to leave it on,or rinse it off,but I kept my face wet while I cleaned up my razor and gear,still felt the tingling while I was doing so.But then I decided to just rinse my face again,not because it was irritating me,but because I wasnt sure If I was supposed to leave it on,or rinse off.I dried my face,and applied some balm to moisturize and my face felt GREAT!.So,in conclusion,there wasnt the fiery pits of hell burn I was expecting,maybe my shave wasnt that rough.But to be honest,Ive felt worse burn from some of my splashes then I did using the alum.But in the end,I liked it ,alot and glad I finally used it.Its for sure staying in my routine and glad Ive conqured my alumphobia,lol.
But there was a small area where there was a tiny sting,but nothing to cry over.I wasnt sure whether Im supposed to leave it on,or rinse it off,but I kept my face wet while I cleaned up my razor and gear,still felt the tingling while I was doing so.But then I decided to just rinse my face again,not because it was irritating me,but because I wasnt sure If I was supposed to leave it on,or rinse off.I dried my face,and applied some balm to moisturize and my face felt GREAT!.So,in conclusion,there wasnt the fiery pits of hell burn I was expecting,maybe my shave wasnt that rough.But to be honest,Ive felt worse burn from some of my splashes then I did using the alum.But in the end,I liked it ,alot and glad I finally used it.Its for sure staying in my routine and glad Ive conqured my alumphobia,lol.
