Thread: Do you use an alum block post shave?

So...true confession. I have never used an alum block post shave. I know some guys still use one but it seems this shaving habit is not common. As I understand it, an alum block post shave serves as an antiseptic, astringent, styptic. I also understand it stings like heck if you have razor burn....so it can act as a barometer for your shave.

So...do you use an alum block post shave? If so, why?

You be right with your assessment.

I used to use it but stopped a few years ago. I felt it unnecessary.

Each & every shave, for the reasons you mentioned. It does not sting that much.

Never have used one. I don't see the need. How long my aftershave sting lasts tells me if I messed up an area. If I nick, I do use a styptic pencil, and there is no sting quite like it, that I've experienced

Each and every shave as well. Tightens/tones up the skin way better than shaving alone.
The sting is good..

Been using one for years after each and every shave.
I totally agree that it tightens and tones the skin.
The sting kinda serves as barometer telling you how well you shaved and how sharp the razor is.
I think I'd miss it at this point.

Pete <:-}

Yup, every shave for the reasons you mentioned. This 63 year old sagging face needs all the tightening it can get. Is it necessary, probably not.

Bob

Every shave. For all the reasons as well as because it keeps my head from getting greasy.
I don't always use a particular type of soap, a shaving brush, a straight or DE razor, or pre or aftershave. Alum is probably the only "must" in my shaving routine.

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Just about every shave unless I'm in a hurry. Every barber shave I've had the barber has used it too. I don't feel much sting either even with my usual 4 pass shave.

Originally Posted by Raulski

Every shave. For all the reasons as well as because it keeps my head from getting greasy.
I don't always use a particular type of soap, a shaving brush, a straight or DE razor, or pre or aftershave. Alum is probably the only "must" in my shaving routine.

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You know that is a good point about greasy/oily skin conditions. I always had trouble with pimples and such with my oily skin until I started using alum post shave. Never had smoother skin in my life than after using alum for a while. Too bad I found that out at age 60.

Bob