I stopped by the Art of Shaving wanting to buy a large alum block. I was a bit scarred by the price. Could you suggest a good source?
Al raz.
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I stopped by the Art of Shaving wanting to buy a large alum block. I was a bit scarred by the price. Could you suggest a good source?
Al raz.
Try an East Indian grocer--they often have cheap alum blocks. Or order from Giovanni at Razor and Brush. That's where I get mine.
If you have a Sephora near you (mostly a makeup supply store) check it out. Can't honestly remember the price, but they seem to be in every mall out here
Any Indian (the Asian kind) store will most likely carry alum. I got mine for $5
Another possibility, if you can get it over there is Crystal Spring natural body deodorant, comes in a stick and its shaped from pure crystalised salts of ammonium alum from Thailand. I have a couple of sticks of this, is it the same stuff? And what do you use it for? Is it just a post shave pore closer?
I don't really know what you mean with cheap, but the Dovo-blocks go for around 10-15€ and should last quite a while...
I was gonna say that but add the SRD blocks are not over the top $ wiseQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuggi
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Ten bucks. It's the one I have. I like the sturdy plastic case it comes in. Really nice if you do alot of traveling.
Classic shaving . com. That's where I got mine. Larger size than most, plastic box. reasonable price. good people.
+1 on the Classic Shave block. Nice little container, decent price.
I got mine at tulumba.com for $2.99. They also have good prices on arko stuff if you're interested (I tried them, but am not a fan of the scents).
Barber's Alum (Barber's Alum): Tulumba.com
When I ordered I googled around and found a code for free ups shipping. I'm not sure if there are any still floating around, but it might be worth the time to use your web-fu.
I bought mine at a local Barber Supply and it wasn't too expensive, so if you have a Barbers Supply nearby I'd try there.I'm not sure if Sally's would have them or not but it wouldn't hurt to give them a try either.
I second tulumba. I bought 10 blocks for like 19.99 or around there. Thats probably about 6 or 7 year supply for most of us.
Try a natural deoderant stone...but i suggest the pure potassium alum kind over the amonium alum...that is what i use...and they are fairly cheap....
That's the same one I have and I really like it. I paid a dollar more for mine though :(. Oh well...I've got 2 and that should last me for many many many many years.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigBubba
Cheers!
Charles
Ibuy all mine at GNC