What is the alum block for? rust proof?
I am still waiting my first razor to arrive by the way.

Quote Originally Posted by nessmuck View Post
Shave at night is a plus!!!You dont have all that stress as you would with a morning shave. A 3 pass shave at night will take about 25-30 minutes start to finish,stropping ,making lather,clean brush and razor and scuttle,strop razor and oil,apply alum block,rinse,aftershave etc. A 2 pass alittle quicker,and thats after you have a year under your belt !!!!