Thread: To Each His Own- I Suppose

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

If I had to apply Alum to my face everyday, I'd give up shaving.

Actually I just started applying alum this week. Ever since, my skin has actually improved. I guess this is definitely one of those areas where YMMV.

I'm far too lazy to go through all that work...that's just 2 more towels that need to be washed!
I do a modified version of your routine though sans towels.
After I'm done shaving, I do:
warm water rinse
alum block rub
let the alum sit for a few minutes while I clean up
cold water rinse
after shave splash

it works well for me.

I usually do the following.
*Warm water rinse.
*Squeeze the unused lather out of the brush and apply it to your face. I let it sit for a minute.
*Apply alum without rinsing.
*Cold water rinse.
*OPTIONAL: Apply Splash (If I do so, I may not use alum).
*Apply balm.

Can you come round my place each morning and do that? It sounds wonderful!

After the shave I use the rest of the lather in the bowl and lather up again; my thoughts are it's gotta be more beneficial to my skin than the drains. I strop the razor (just 10/10) and clean up the bowl and brush, then I wash off the lather with a warm hand towel, then splash cold water on my face. After that it's whatever I feel like; sometimes just AS, or Proraso Liquid After Shave Cream, or witch hazel, or Bay Rum, etc.

I've got REALLY oily skin, so I don't use the Liquid Cream After Shave a lot, I don't need it...

I'm going to buy an alum block soon, but I was a bit taken aback by the price of one the other day; 25 bucks! I think I need it as I'm getting more 'adventurous' and 'aggressive' with my shaving lately, trying for three passes a lot of the time...

I'm with Carl, your process sounds relaxing and enjoyable. On Saturday's and Sundays, when time permits, I will use the odd towel in my post shave.

Most of my weekly routine looks like this:

Shave
Sip coffee
Rinse with hot water
Sip coffee
Pat dry
Sip coffee
Moisturize
Sip coffee
Aftershave/Cologne
Sip coffee
Admire face while sipping coffee

Works for me.

Originally Posted by Maxi

I'm with Carl, your process sounds relaxing and enjoyable. On Saturday's and Sundays, when time permits, I will use the odd towel in my post shave.

Most of my weekly routine looks like this:

Shave
Sip coffee
Rinse with hot water
Sip coffee
Pat dry
Sip coffee
Moisturize
Sip coffee
Aftershave/Cologne
Sip coffee
Admire face while sipping coffee

Works for me.

My routine is similar:

Sip coffee
Shave
Sip coffee
Rinse with hot water
Sip coffee
Pat dry
Sip coffee
Moisturize
Sip coffee
Aftershave/Cologne
Sip coffee
Admire face while sipping coffee

Decaf? Or is decaf for newbies - high test for the seasoned shavers among the group?
Great post - thanks
Andy