Okay, so how does the alum block feel to you after a BBS shave?
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Okay, so how does the alum block feel to you after a BBS shave?
We did a similar poll sometime back, about whether you used a Alum bar before or after the cold water rinse...
Myself I use the Alum as a judgement of how smooth my shave really was, so I use it before the cold water....
On a normal shave, the only sting that I ever feel is on either side of my adam's apple on my neck and usually very slight...
I never experienced a full BBS shave, but I've had some great shaves, almost perfect shaves. When a razor is at it's peak and my face is rested I get virtualy no stinging from the alum-block. But if my skin is a bit sensitive and the razor is below par I might get some nice wake-me-up-stinging... :) But stops right away. But the first time I used an alum block... wooo! It stung like Hell! No more DE shaves for me, thanks! :D
So far it it matches my results....
although one time I did have a pain free post BBS shave alum application. It has not been duplicated since.
I've tried alum when i haven't shaved just to see if it still stings. It does on my skin! I knew my shaves were fine! It stings, but it stings good!
Why do you use an alum block?
Interesting experiment. Thanks, I'll try that sometime myself...Quote:
Originally Posted by ben.mid
Well...some mornings it takes a minute to put my eyes back in their sockets. :roflmao
I use alum time to time because:
- It's bracing
- It's antiseptic
- It gives my skin a smooth glow
It gives us all the same look you have in your avatar, and then some!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ditch Doc
It is an antiseptic, and it tightens up your pores after shaving.
I always use the alum block, after the cold water rinse.
I doesn't sting, except at shaving blemishes, if they occur.
Sure, I can feel a mild astringent effect, but it's more a titillating sensation than something painful.
I didn't vote but it varies. Sometimes it stings a little and sometimes it doesn't and sometimes it depends on different areas of the face. Its one of the ways I know when a razor is getting close to needing a touchup honing.
I use after the rinse. I like the feel of my skin after using it. Sometimes it stings, sometimes it doesn't. I'll have to start paying more attention, I never thought about it being an indication of blade sharpness.:hmmm:
I use alum to stop the bleeding :) I will try it all over tomorrow, which I have not done in a while, in order to see if it still smarts as much as alcohol on fresh shaved skin:w
Like Glen, I use the alum primarily to judge my shave. Those bits that sting tell me that I've been too heavy with the touch. It has got to the stage where I pretty much know exactly where it's going to sting before I use it. When I do achieve BBS and zero sting, that's an indication of a GREAT shave :tu.
Happens about once every three shaves. The first time I used alum I thought I was going to die, it hurt that much. So it's a great way to improve your technique.
I use it every now and again to get the face to tighten...It is a great feel.
Exactly my experience. I'd vote between no sting and bracing if that were an option.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur