My after the shave routine comprises as follows:

Rinse my razor and lay it open on a towel out of my way, completely. I then rinse my face with warm water. Then with cold water. Rub down the face with alum. I then clean my brush, drip bowl, mug, and brush scuttle. I found that by that time if there is any sting from the alum it is gone by then. I then rinse my face with cold water and apply the aftershave of choice. Then I turn to my razor. I dry it off with some tp especially between the scales. Then I put a couple drops of mineral oil on a q-tip apply to the blade and pivot the blade a few times to get it in the pin. Put the razor away and have a good day.