Search:

For you gents looking to try alum, you might find this interesting http://straightrazorpalace.com/preshaves-aftershaves-colognes/42773-alum-same-stuff.html .
Note post #5 re the two different...

Don't worry, give yourself about 3 months of everyday shaving with a straight to get reasonably proficient with it. Slow and steady does the trick.

Bob

Most people coming from only using cartridge razors have no clue what no pressure means. I have used DEs on and off all my life but it took a straight razor to teach me what no pressure meant. Once I...

Just to add to what has been said, alum does have some anti bacterial properties also. Witch hazel can also be used instead of alum after you have finished shaving. The use of either is optional and...