Thread: Alum blocks

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

A 1 lb chunk of Alum from an asian market $1.29, lasts me 5 yrs.

Wow great deal. Is the alum clear or white?

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.

Originally Posted by MisterMoo

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.

Tell your other half you just took all the savings and bought something silly. Like, oh I don't know, a motorcycle collection.

I am pretty sure that after that inevitable slap you'll get across your face, you'll be able to conclude with 100% accuracy that the reason alum no longer stings you - has everything to do with your technique.