Are these the same thing?
In my opinion, no... they are not the same. Closely related, but not the same.Are these the same thing?
Alum block = sceptic stick?
+1! I love my Osma alum block.I think you mean "Styptic Pencil," not sceptic stick.
Yes, they're basically the same thing. Same basic chemical composition, at least.
A styptic pencil is used when you have a specific cut you want to treat and get the bleeding to stop. It can be from shaving, but it also works as well for cuts on your hands or elsewhere.
An alum block is used to treat your whole beard like an aftershave. It will seal up any cuts from shaving, but it also helps to tone your skin.
Styptic (not sceptic) pencils are basically alum plus some other ingredients.
Osma.Who makes a good alum block
Cool, this is what I thought as well. I don't use any other aftershave other than alum stick / block.I think you mean "Styptic Pencil," not sceptic stick.
Yes, they're basically the same thing. Same basic chemical composition, at least.
A styptic pencil is used when you have a specific cut you want to treat and get the bleeding to stop. It can be from shaving, but it also works as well for cuts on your hands or elsewhere.
An alum block is used to treat your whole beard like an aftershave. It will seal up any cuts from shaving, but it also helps to tone your skin.