Thread: Alum blocks

When the post shave burn with alum quit I pretty much stopped using the bar; I think it'll last another 20 years if undropped. A post shave splash with witch hazel/aloe/alcohol does the trick now unless I manage a little nick or razor burn. Can't say alum burns or even much tingles anymore. Maybe that comes from improved technique or perhaps I have shaved off all the facial nerve endings and rinsed them down the drain.

I have had 2 alum blocks my first was replaced after appx 4-5 months because as others have said the inevitable slip and break. That block though ( shavex ) had at least before breaking lost 50% of its original size I personally thought it was poor , but worked very well. BTW I dried my alum block religiously and am in a low to average humidity area. So what do I do ? Replace it with another Shavex block as it does work well and I use it for feedback to see how I did and to close down and tighten the skin. Well 4-5 months later this block has lost at least 50% so I assume a shavex block will last about a year. It amazes me to see people say they have this same 125 gram block and it last years.... They must not shave everyday.

Much prefer potassium alum, I have a deodorant shaped one, main use is as a deodorant, secondary use is for traction, thirdly for weepers and such. Currently have one as deodorant and one for the rest, as my previous one got to the size it slipped and shattered, so I got a new one, but the old one is still fine just for finger rubbing for traction...