Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
+1 on all bold quoted text. I've never owned an alum block. I'm sure they are great but I just never got around to it. I keep my fingers dry so stretching isn't a problem. Best of luck with your ebay alum block though, I know a lot of guys like 'em.
Once in a while I think I'll try alum again, so I do. It always seems nice, but the next day I always end up with razor burn after my next shave.

Sometimes less is best. I'm not sure ill ever give up using lather, but I could do without anything else. Heck, the only reason I use after shave is because I like the smell