Thread: stretching problem

I'm kind of out of practice (I've been using a DE for the last year) but this old problem has never gotten any better.

Skin stretching is really hard for me. My skin is slippery after my pass,even with dry fingers, and its hard to get a good grip on my skin so the shave is not quite as good as I'd like. Anybody have any good tips or tricks on how to get a good grip?

Alum Block its not just for post shave!

I set mine out and put a couple drops of water on it rub my fingers on it, its like stick-um for stretching cuts through most of the lather and give a firm grip.

The ability to grip while shaving was easily as big a plus as what the alum can tell you about your shave afterwards (rubbing it on your face little to no burn with clean shave = good job).
Not to mention it great for the face.

Originally Posted by TeMpTiN

Alum Block its not just for post shave!

I set mine out and put a couple drops of water on it rub my fingers on it, its like stick-um for stretching cuts through most of the lather and give a firm grip.

The ability to grip while shaving was easily as big a plus as what the alum can tell you about your shave afterwards (rubbing it on your face little to no burn with clean shave = good job).
Not to mention it great for the face.

Good idea. Question about it being sticky....
I used a styptic pencil to seal a cut and then re lathered....the styptic make my skin sticky and the lather wouldn't even stay on the little spot where I had the cut. I didn't even use a lot, just dabbed it. Is that how the alum feels?

Hello, Salazch:

I rarely have a problem stretching because of slippery conditions. When that problem does occur, though, I use the alum block the way our good friend TeMpTin has described. It works.

Regards,

Obie

The alum block doesn't leave a residue that prevents lather from staying on, in my experience. I've also noticed that doing a good job of drying my "free" hand and after a good pass leaves me able to stretch easily. I never use the alum block any more during my shaves because stretching isn't a problem anymore. However, alum does help.

Sometimes aluminum sometimes a small piece of tissue or toilet paper. Either one helps.