Okay...who actually uses an alum block post shave?

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by Rusty blade, Oct 22, 2016.

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Do you use an alum block post shave?

Poll closed Nov 1, 2016.

  1. Yes

    21 vote(s)
    44.7%

  2. No

    11 vote(s)
    23.4%

  3. Sometimes

    15 vote(s)
    31.9%

  4. I'm not telling because its a secret

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Joe Ingal

    Joe Ingal Member

    Only when I don't cut myself on a straight edge. Sometimes would have to be my answer. A DE gets certain areas of the neck easier than the SE because of the size of the blade and rarely gives me razor burn. Being new to SE shaving has a lot to do with it.
     
    Joe Ingal, Jan 11, 2017
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  2. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    I use alum after a straight shave. Mostly because I have it out to aid in skin stretching during the shave.
     
    stingraysrock, Jan 11, 2017
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  3. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    In the exception to every rule category, I'm Irish and use alum after every shave.
     
    cmorris357, Jan 11, 2017
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  4. Col C

    Col C Well-Known Member

    Agree. I fill the sink with hot water for the shave. When the water turns red I know my technique or something isn't quite right.
     
    Col C, Jan 11, 2017
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  5. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    Doc says, "Hydrate, take this 800mg Motrin and change your socks."
     
    RetLEO-07, Jan 11, 2017
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  6. smittywerbenmanjensen

    smittywerbenmanjensen Active Member

    Well since I've gotten deeper and deeper into this wet shaving hobby, it only seems natural to have another thing. So I bought one at the Art of Shaving store. I use it every so often and it tightens up the skin and heels weepers before I put on a nice AS.
     
    smittywerbenmanjensen, Jan 11, 2017
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