Thread: alum block question

The alum block will leave a white film on your face if you don't rinse it off. I have not found a benefit to using alum... A good aftershave balm is much more effective for me.

I use alum after shaving. I allow it to work for one minute or two before I rinse off with cold water and splash with aftershave. I buy my alum at the bay, very satisfied with the brand Royal which comes crazycheap from India

I have used Razor Rock alum for a very long time. Comes in a nice container that opens and closes, is easy to handle and lasts forever.

Pete <:-}

I use the Shavex block sold by SRD.

I used to use it but don't anymore. It's really a skin toner. You apply it after shaving while your face is still wet and then rinse it off after a couple minutes.

I've used several brands and they all seem to be the same. You can order from this Turkish Mall site Tolumba and get a bunch dirt cheap.

Besides soothing the irritation, I use it to tell be how well I did at shaving. The more irritation, the more it stings!

I rub it on, while my face is wet, and I wet he block. I don't rinse it off, but I dry my face and apply aftershave. Never noticed any white residue. I don't know what brand I have, but I bought it from Amazon.com for $5 or so.

I use them and after shaving and wetting my face I rinse the alum block under the water and rub against my face. Then let it sit for a moments then re-rinse with cold water splash on my face. I then get maximum pore closure for a smooth feel.

Just found the Tulumba site spender suggested ,, 2.29 a block. , got 5 blocks with shipping for not much more than a block of Shavex, I don't use it much on my post shave routine , I use it for grip while stretching , and sometimes I drop it So I bought extras. But this is as cheap for a nice size block 2 1/2"X1 1/4x1". I understand Pixelfixed knew a place you could get a whole pound for around 2 bucks , al I've been able to find was alum granules in pound bags , but I guess you could also make a block out of it too. Tc

I bought a broken one from maggards. it arrived with the smallest chip off the corner. Works great. They also have great variety of samples.

Cracked/Broken Case Alum Blocks | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products

I have been using the same block for almost two years. I put it on right after my cold water rinse, let it sit for a minute, then dry my face. I don't rinse it off specificly, but I do follow up with Witch Hazel splash, dry that, then put on my aftershave. Its probably overkill, but seems to work well for my face. Never had any residue of any kind. My alum is from Maggards.