Thread: Alum.....Lovin it but......

So I bought some shavex alum and OMG what a difference ! First the wonderful tightness and then after the rinse, a little splash O Clubman and then my face feels so incredibly soft ahhhh. But.....unfortunately the plastic box it came in was not in good shape. I currently am using the soap dish but it has no drainage so my alum is gettin a little crumblywumbly roun the edges . Any good ideas for a good storage and travel box/container ?

As long you rinse it off with cold water and dry it with a towell, it'll keep in good shape. For travelling, I just use the little paper box it came in...again, keeping it dry is key. Walmart should have a small tupperware/plastic case for packing it away.

It may not be a perfect fit (alum block is a little smaller), but I would recommend the plastic travel soap dishes you can pick up at most pharmacies/Wal-Marts/Targets, etc.

By the way, I just received my alum block on backorder from SRD, and haven't used it yet ... with your review, I am now excited to give it a try!

By the way ... I like your avatar.

Thanks!
Vic

alum..lol..whats that..yea...alum block..I never used the stuff..but then again..no 2 faces r alike ;-)

pcdad

I always use toilet paper to dry it Then it goes back to the little paper box. Never traveled with it thou

I love the stuff...rub on wet face and let set for about 30 sec. rinse off and apply your favorite brand O manstink and off ya go ! I'ts good ta be a guy !!!! And it also works well for a deoderant.......Just rinse between face and pit use and this is also assuming your using after you shower otherwise consider two separate blocks,iffen ya get m'drift heh ?

Originally Posted by Nightblade

So I bought some shavex alum and OMG what a difference ! First the wonderful tightness and then after the rinse, a little splash O Clubman and then my face feels so incredibly soft ahhhh. But.....unfortunately the plastic box it came in was not in good shape. I currently am using the soap dish but it has no drainage so my alum is gettin a little crumblywumbly roun the edges . Any good ideas for a good storage and travel box/container ?

Hello, Nightblade:

An application of alum block after the shave is pleasure. After the shave, I rinse my Hollywood face with lukewarm water; then, I run the Block Osma alum block under cold water, apply it, rinse it again in cold water, patted it dry with a towel and, finally, stand it up in the open plastic case until the next shave. About a minute or so later, then, I rinse my face in cold water.

For trips, I have an Edwin Jagger alum block, which is smaller than a matchbox, and for it, I found a little plastic pin case at the local hobby store. I use the same routine to apply the alum and dry it. When ready to hit the road, I close up the little pin case with the alum block and put it away in my roll up wet pack.

Regards,
Obie

Just goes to show...to each his own. I'm not a fan of the stuff!

Alum block is +1 to what Obie said, you can also rub alittle on your fingers to give you better traction when you are stretching your skin.

I bought some of this. Plain Alum in a deodorant case. No clean up.