Still a newbie, but getting good DE shaves every day after a few weeks.
Looks like there have been a few posts on alum blocks in the last few days. I have a slightly different question.
I got a $15.00 gift card with free shipping from AOS (in the mail,unsolicited). I decided to get their alum block, which they list for $18.00. With the free shipping and card, I got it delivered to the house for $3.
I read the wiki here (which recommends both alum and witch hazel), but I am wondering if applying alum and then witch hazel is redundant. They are both astringents. Are both beneficial when used together?
I have used the alum block a couple of times. It really has an interesting, slick cool feel when I apply it. I like it. I rinse it off after a minute or two and complete the post shave stuff.
I usually apply an AS after the shave, and some unscented aloe at the very end.
Do you more experienced hands use both witch hazel and alum?
Thanks in advance
Looks like there have been a few posts on alum blocks in the last few days. I have a slightly different question.
I got a $15.00 gift card with free shipping from AOS (in the mail,unsolicited). I decided to get their alum block, which they list for $18.00. With the free shipping and card, I got it delivered to the house for $3.
I read the wiki here (which recommends both alum and witch hazel), but I am wondering if applying alum and then witch hazel is redundant. They are both astringents. Are both beneficial when used together?
I have used the alum block a couple of times. It really has an interesting, slick cool feel when I apply it. I like it. I rinse it off after a minute or two and complete the post shave stuff.
I usually apply an AS after the shave, and some unscented aloe at the very end.
Do you more experienced hands use both witch hazel and alum?
Thanks in advance