Thread: Alum Blocks

Hello, I see alot about alum blocks and just wondered if that is a standed for after the shave. Im new with 7 shaves down and do get a little razor burn on a couple of them is that what the alum block will help with. Now im using EVOO then lather shave rinse with warm water then thayers withchazel followed by Ogalla baw rum and sandelwood aftershave. Am i on the right track
Glenn

Your post shave routine is whatever works for you. Typically you will want some astringent and then an aftershave, as you're doing. To answer your question, yes, an alum block will take care of razor burn and small nicks.

My post shave drill is a warm water rinse, alum block, cold water rinse, astringent (Lucky Tiger Face Tonic in my case), and aftershave. Depending on the weather, I may follow this w/ a scent free moisturizer

I like the RazoRock. It's smaller than a block but it has a nice base to stand on. The alum block that I bought is going to take 5 years to wear down.

Another use for the alum block is , wet your fingers and then rub your wet fingers on the block and then you will be able to stretch your skin without your fingers slipping!!!

An alum bloc is part of my every shave routine...wouldn't be without one

rgc58,

I, along with many others, find the using the alum block is most refreshing, and positively adds to the shave

I use it just after the cold water rinse.

It is very useful as a feedback on the quality of the shave:

1) No sensation - excellent shave
2) Little tingle - good shave
3) Stings - not so good shave
4) Smarts like *** - very ****** shave !!

Please test a small area of your face/neck to make sure that the alum doesn't bring you out in a rash, which it does for a few people !

Good luck !

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Originally Posted by nessmuck

Another use for the alum block is , wet your fingers and then rub your wet fingers on the block and then you will be able to stretch your skin without your fingers slipping!!!

I really need to try this. That has been one of my biggest hurdles in shaving is stretching the skin while I'm all soaped up.

i love my alum block, after my first shave it burnt like a crazy fool but now its more of a gentle sting than anything. although this thread reminded me i forgot to use it last night

oh well there is always the next shave

Originally Posted by Shoki

I like the RazoRock. It's smaller than a block but it has a nice base to stand on. The alum block that I bought is going to take 5 years to wear down.

I agree, I also have the RazoRock & it's a fantastic product. The base makes it easy to air dry, and the block has a nice round end to it.

I've only used my Razorock two times now but I love it. Mine goes: Warm water rinse, paint face with Razorock, cold water rinse, Pinaud Clubman aftershave, Nivea aftershave balm.