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.....those deodorant "crystal" sticks that they sell in health food stores?
I thought I saw reference made somewhere else here that eluded to those things being the same?
Hoping so, since health food stores are easier to come by then any brick and mortar stores that know or sell anything to do with wet shaving. At least here. And, I'm thinking I might benefit from the use of am alum block.
yes it is the same
grrrreat doc. Thanks!
hmmm.. Good to know. thanks doc
They're not always the same. The stuff we use is Potassium Alum. Many of the deodorants are the same stuff, but others are Ammonium Alum, & best avoided for shaving uses. It'll probably work just as well, but sting like crazy!
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Do you have a link for your site?Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc
Thats not my site just some info I found in Google! I buy my alum at GNC for around 5 bucks
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Originally Posted by Doc
Oh, good to know! We have GNCs here in Canada. Doesn't necessarily mean we'll have all the same products, but that would probably be one of them.
Thanks ben. I'll make sure to check the label.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben.mid
The "Thai Crystal" product is the right stuff (Potassium Alum). This is what it looks like (Amazon image):Quote:
Originally Posted by New2CutThroats
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...160_AA160_.jpg
Comes in other forms but this one is nice because the plastic base makes a nice handle.
I stand it on its head when not in use so any water in the base will drain out.
I also use it for its intended purpose as a deodorant. Should last about a year.
^ This is what I use. No need to pay twice the price for alum blocks.
My feeling exactly!!Quote:
Originally Posted by carnicero
Who needs two separate alum blocks, when you can spend that money towards having (more than) two razors, (more than) two strops, (more than) two brushes, and (more than) two stones?? :D
That is some good info. I wanna try an Alum block but I dont think ill be using it on my face AND pits. Some times I reapply in the middle of the day... I mean I consider myself a funky dude but I don't want to smell like it!
You won't. Just rinse it with cold water after every use. But even if you get it specifically for shaving, it is still a better deal than alum block, and more convenient for travel, etc. too.
you mean theres something out there that actualy stings more than potasium alum? is that possible?:)