I use what I think is a generic alum block calle Gentleman Jon every shave, I really like what it does. To me it feels like the shave is all sealed up.
When I use it, I buy generic no name witchhazel from the drugstore. Just 100% witchhazel. I used to use Dickinson's but didn't see much benefit over the generic. One time I mixed some osage rub and witchhazel like 1 part Osage and 10 parts witchhazel. I see brands like Thayers that have aloe and some fragrence.
So my questions are:
Are all alum blocks equal? They're just pure alum, right? Does it make any difference which one I use?
How about witchhazel, are they pretty much all the same essentially?
What purposes do each serve? I know alum seals up nics but beyond that, don't alum and witchhazel serve the same purpose?
Thanks
When I use it, I buy generic no name witchhazel from the drugstore. Just 100% witchhazel. I used to use Dickinson's but didn't see much benefit over the generic. One time I mixed some osage rub and witchhazel like 1 part Osage and 10 parts witchhazel. I see brands like Thayers that have aloe and some fragrence.
So my questions are:
Are all alum blocks equal? They're just pure alum, right? Does it make any difference which one I use?
How about witchhazel, are they pretty much all the same essentially?
What purposes do each serve? I know alum seals up nics but beyond that, don't alum and witchhazel serve the same purpose?
Thanks