Thread: Alum Block Anyone?

Originally Posted by Morturn

I used one when I first started straight razor shaving a few months back and ended up nearly jumping back in the bath.

Tried it again today no problem what so ever, so must be getting better

Yup, it can do that sometimes!!!

Only on the occasional nick. Usually if I try and shave with a DE.

Alum is best used to stop localized bleeding, i.e. a small nick. I wouldn't recommend using it on the whole shaved area!

I use mine daily after splashing with cool water. It gives a great finish and I just splash on my aftershave without my knees buckling.

I use it when ever I remember it tightens up the skin.

I haven't used it after a straight, as I just ordered one. But having used an alum block after shaving with a safety or even a machine, I noticed it deterred ingrown hairs by at-least 90 percent for me.

Stung too.