Alum Block rocks!

[Mark T]

I used the new RazoRock (from WestCoastShaving) today and I must say that my face/head feel great. The alum closes up the pores and has astringent properties. I have been using witch hazel, but this stuff works much better. I shaved my face with a str8 razor, and my head with a DE. Smooooth shave!!! The alum makes it even better. Try it.

[Duncanh48]

Alum does work well, you can judge the quality of the shave by the amount it stings, if I can get a great shave with no sting from the Alum then I consider that a job well done!

[W_B_K]

Do a double whammy... alum, then after a couple of minutes wipe off with WH :thumbup1:

[RazoRock]

Thank you for the kind words and for supporting one of my online retail partners.

[mouscacha]

Do a double whammy... alum, then after a couple of minutes wipe off with WH :thumbup1:

After I use the alum, I rinse with water then apply the WH. I doubt it does anything additional, but I just like the smell and the feeling of WH. Just that light amount of alcohol feels great, especially if I'm using a balm.

[professorchaos]

Yes it does. Try keeping it in the freezer. Surely eccentric, but so nice.

[dpmtherrien]

The alum block is great. I use it right after I've done my warm then cold water rinse. After its dried, I rinse it off with cold water, pat my face dry, and then apply witch hazel. After the WH dries I then apply whichever AS or balm I'd like. Could this be overkill? It might, but it works for me, and my face feels great. :thumbup1:

[Don]

Yes it does. Try keeping it in the freezer. Surely eccentric, but so nice.

You sly devil. :001_cool:

[shaneburns]

I just ordered one yesterday so hopefully I like it just as much!

[Numb]

The alum block is great. I use it right after I've done my warm then cold water rinse. After its dried, I rinse it off with cold water, pat my face dry, and then apply witch hazel. After the WH dries I then apply whichever AS or balm I'd like. Could this be overkill? It might, but it works for me, and my face feels great. :thumbup1:

I tried this exact routine for a while but it became too cumbersome quickly. I am impressed you keep it up. How long have you been doing that?

[MichaelG]

I was skeptical of alum, but I ordered a RazoRock (from Phil @ Bullgoose) and have been using it for a couple of weeks and I've noticed less irritation. I had a couple of very minor trouble spots on the sides of my neck, just under my ears and on my lower neck near the collar line and they've basically gone away using Alum.

I use it right after my shave on my wet face and leave it on while I clean up my brush and razor. I then rinse off the alum residue and apply my usual aftershave(s). No minor bumps or irritation.

Weird but true. If there are any guys on the fence about trying alum, I'd say go for it.


I used the new RazoRock (from WestCoastShaving) today and I must say that my face/head feel great. The alum closes up the pores and has astringent properties. I have been using witch hazel, but this stuff works much better. I shaved my face with a str8 razor, and my head with a DE. Smooooth shave!!! The alum makes it even better. Try it.

[duderdo]

I always look forward to my alum. I rotate my creams, soaps, and aftershaves on a daily basis, but using an alum block is definitely a daily necessity.

[StylinLA]

Yes it does. Try keeping it in the freezer. Surely eccentric, but so nice.

Count me in for that

[Bay Rum]

I just took advantage of the Father's dale sale and got a Feather Portable with a RazorRock.

[Big Kev]

I had never even heard of alum before this site. I picked one up the other day just to try it and see what it was all about. I am impressed. I don't really have a problem with nicks but this thing is great. I will definitely make this part of the every day routine. :thumbup1:

[calcustom]

Would an ammonium alum-based deodorant stick work as well and give the same effect as a potassium alum block?

[RazoRock]

Would an ammonium alum-based deodorant stick work as well and give the same effect as a potassium alum block?

Short answer is NO. Ammonium Alum is a completely synthetic compound that is not recommended for use after shaving (especially on raw skin). Personally, I have tried it (someone has to take one for the team). It burned like hell, turned my face beet red and was not effective. Like anything else, YMMV.

[huntmol]

Yep, I love alum after a shave

[calcustom]

Short answer is NO. Ammonium Alum is a completely synthetic compound that is not recommended for use after shaving (especially on raw skin). Personally, I have tried it (someone has to take one for the team). It burned like hell, turned my face beet red and was not effective. Like anything else, YMMV.

Thanks for takin the hit and the heads up!

[cantkillkoolaid]

Whats the difference in a normal alum block, and Razorock? I am actually interested in alum hearing about how it calms irritation.

[DerFly]

Check out the alum type deodorant sticks/blocks carefully, come of them ARE potassium alum.

The "crystal deodorants"commonly available here down under are potassium and a fraction of the cost of an alum block from one of the better known shaving apparel sources.

Just a heads up for you guys wanting to try.........

DF

[mkornecki]

I've picked up a couple at the local Indian grocery store.

Did I get the real deal?

[professorchaos]

Count me in for that


You sly devil. :001_cool:

:thumbup1:

[pelicano]

The alum block is great. I use it right after I've done my warm then cold water rinse. After its dried, I rinse it off with cold water, pat my face dry, and then apply witch hazel. After the WH dries I then apply whichever AS or balm I'd like. Could this be overkill? It might, but it works for me, and my face feels great. :thumbup1:

Exactly my routine. :thumbup1:

[Virgo Thing]

Anyone have experience with Bloc Osma?

[RazoRock]

Anyone have experience with Bloc Osma?

When we started our venture we tested various samples in various shapes and sizes. The Osma products are high quality. The only problem I incurred with the Osma products and some other high-polished Alum is that they tend to go 'glassy-smooth' after some use and aren't as effective as they were when newer. What I came to realize was Alum powder was even more effective than crystallized Alum, the problem with Alum powder is it would leave a noticeable white residue on your face and be too extreme. I think the key is to find the balance between effectiveness and 'crystallized beauty', that's what we tried for.

[Virgo Thing]

Thanks RazoRock!

[calcustom]

Check out the alum type deodorant sticks/blocks carefully, come of them ARE potassium alum.DF

I would of completely missed that. (http://www.thecrystal.com/crystal_body_deodorant.cfm)
Thanks for pointing that out DerFly.

[roboboticus]

I am also loving my newly acquired alum block; my face feels cooler and softer. But I'm curious to know how most people store and use theirs. Just go willy-nilly with the large side on a wet face? And I read that keeping it wrapped in cloth can prevent sharp edges from forming. I'd also like to put it in something nicer than the plastic container it came in. I'm a bit of a plastiphobe lately.

[Granaura]

Hate to seem like a shameless promoter, BUT...

I picked up 2 razor-rocks with the father day special travel feather and I AM IMPRESSED!

Feels real good (in a burning sort of way) and makes my face feel tighter than Joan Rivers'! (and that is impressive!)!

And to think it was out of Canada! :thumbup1: :thumbup: :thumbup1:

[denim]

I just looked, and found that WCS is showing RazorRock as "out of stock".

[RazoRock]

Hate to seem like a shameless promoter, BUT...

I picked up 2 razor-rocks with the father day special travel feather and I AM IMPRESSED!

Feels real good (in a burning sort of way) and makes my face feel tighter than Joan Rivers'! (and that is impressive!)!

And to think it was out of Canada! :thumbup1: :thumbup: :thumbup1:

Thanks for the great endorsement... I think:biggrin1::biggrin1:

I wonder how much Ms Rivers had to shell-out for that tight face, maybe I should hire her on as my spokesperson:lol:

Seriously... I'm glad RazoRock is working out for you.:thumbup1:

[RazoRock]

I just looked, and found that WCS is showing RazorRock as "out of stock".

They should be available any day now, I recently sent John at West Coast Shaving another shipment.

[duderdo]

I've been using the Alum from Osma ever since I started with a DE, it is absolutely necessary during my routine. However, getting it in and out of the box is a tad annoying, I'll look into RazoRock when mine has dissolved, or if I drop it again :/

[PiXmo]

I was wondering since recently if I should buy one...
Now I know I need one! :tongue_sm