styptic v. alum

No, it's not a lawsuit

I need to replace my styptic stick however I don't like what I have. I've been using the Clubman styptic and it gets rough once it gets wet. I know that some people use alum blocks so I'm curious as to what y'all might recommend for stopping bleeding of minor cuts and nicks.

 

Do Alum blocks sting like styptic ?

 

Good question. I've never used one but I've heard differing reports.

 

I have never used alum but I hear it does sting a little if the shave is not up to par or there is irritation. I use a styptic but rarely, rarely ever since I started shaving with a straight razor.

Raf

 

I assume that is because you must resort to turnicuts ?

 

Alum doesn't stop bleeding. It's more of an antiseptic. It will sting on areas where you may have given yourself razor burn.

Lots of people recommend [ame="http://www.amazon.com/COSMETICALLY-SEALED-INDUSTRIES-MY732p-Sealed/dp/B0001LGYSU"]My Nik is Sealed[/ame] as a convenient styptic, though I've never used it.

 

Bob,

Customer reviews on the link sing it's praises. I might try it. Thanks.

 

The leg drawing alone makes you want to try this product !

 

I use an alum block after every shave. It helps with many nicks that you might entail. It can sting a bit on your face in general after shaving to close so to speak without any visible cuts being visible. It does preform as an antiseptic technique.

 

ROFLMFAO....

Im so tired.....14hr work day

 

Im gonna leave it like that too

 

That is true ramble

 

Try the alum block. I use it almost every time I shave. They last along time and stay smooth. If your shave is close it will sting a bit.... but I think like it...:rofl

 

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSHGT9bATdc"]YouTube - John Mellencamp - Hurts So Good[/ame]

 

:scared011 '80s flashback :shocked029

 

I use an alum block, but rarely. Lately if I nick myself, i rub a wet q-tip on the Alum block and use that to stop the bleeding. It works pretty good.

A barber i met used styptic powder on a q-tip to stop bleeding, and an alum block if there was no bleeding. Health and safety!!!!!

Try a stiptic powder or liquid on a q-tip

 

Hey ! Sleep deprivation is no excuse

No one cuts ME any slack around here........:taunt002
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And. As for the original question:

Bourbon !


But seriously, folks ....
I dont own either a stiptik nor an alum block.
If I really jack up my face, some extra AS and ASB usually does the trick