Thread: alum before or after alcohol based AS

I finish shaving then a really cold water rinse, followed buy a liberal use of alum and then either witch hazel or after shave.

After a shave, I put a nice warm towel on my face for a minute, wipe off any excess soap from the shave, then dip my alum in some cold water and rub it around on the shaved area liberally. I clean my brush and lather bowl, put them away and then rinse my face with cold water. Then I pat dry with a towel and then I apply my after shave splash.

That's my routine. Different things work for different skin. It took me months to get into one that works well.

Scott and Doc both do the same as I do.