I have RazoRock alum in plastic case. Much like Dappers. Dry the block off before you put back into the case. It'll last longer.
I don't use an alum block in the same way most people do. I dissolve it into a pump jar of water, and spray a little of it over my face and neck after I shave. I wait a minute or two and rinse it off. I found that having the alum dissolved in water and spraying it on allowed it to get into places a block of alum wouldn't get.
I've been using Bloc Osma Alum Block http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NEHR28/?tag=thshde-20 and have been pretty happy with it - however not sure how to compare. I use it daily and the block is still about 2/3 - 3/4 it's original size. While it comes in a cardboard box - the box is *extremely* durable, which really surprised me.
Mark- would you mind getting a bit more into the details. Specifically, how big a of an alum block into how much water. I only rarely get a small nick here and there, but this spray sounds like it may be a refreshing astringent/antiseptic.
Zombie Thread rekindled from February 2007… I use two blocks that seem to last forever…the Osma & a Shavex jumbo.
I have a Turkish alum block that I rarely use. I only break it out if I have a nick that won't stop bleeding. I feel that it dries my skin out too much if I use it as an aftershave.
Just the cheapest one off eBay. No need to splurge out. Myself, I've stopped using products with alum, due to the Alzheimer debate.
Sure. I have a 16 oz. jar with a lid. I fill it with water and drop in 1 block of alum (75 grams) into it and let it dissolve overnight. About 75-80% of the block will dissolve. I assume this is because that is all the amount of alum that can be dissolved into 16 ounces (2 cups) of water. I transfer about 4 ounces of the solution into a 4 ounce spray bottle. Then I add 4 ounces of water back into the jar. By the next morning the remaining alum is usually dissolved. I have tried using multiple blocks of alum in 16 ounces of water, but it just doesn't want to dissolve any more than as indicated above. I spray the solution onto my face instead of rubbing the block on my face (closing my eyes and holding my breath). If I have an area that reacts harshly to the solution, I figure that I have been rough on the area and need a little more, so I give another squirt. For me, it works great. Let me know how it works for you.
P.S. You don't have to use a spray bottle, I started out using the solution just like any other after shave. Pour a little into your hand and rub onto your face.
I like using small bars like this one, so if you drop it, it's not a big deal. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...N=B004QVCIKE&linkCode=as2&tag=defensshoote-20
Just used an alum block for the first time with today's shave. It felt great on my face, nice and cooling. I thought it would burn more, but it felt great! I also used regular clubman aftershave for the first time today and combined with using the alum block I had a great shave today.
There's no evidence that alum (aluminum) products are related to Alzheimer's. http://m.alz.org/myths.asp
True. But personally I'd like the doubt to benefit me (or how you say that in English). I'd hate to sit in my chair at age 70 with Alzheimers only because "there was no evidence".
