Alum Block / Styptic Pencil

doctordun · Sep 25, 2009

Bought one, tried it. I could swear people on this forum said it didn't sting. Well I hate to burst the bubble, but it sure does sting. I can't tell that it did much and I still had to drag out the styptic pencil.

By the way, I have some Styptic powder as well.....for dogs nails when you clip them. Is that better to use? The pencil tends to go away quickly when wet.

Doc

rickboone1 · Sep 25, 2009

doctordun said:
Bought one, tried it. I could swear people on this forum said it didn't sting. Well I hate to burst the bubble, but it sure does sting. I can't tell that it did much and I still had to drag out the styptic pencil.

By the way, I have some Styptic powder as well.....for dogs nails when you clip them. Is that better to use? The pencil tends to go away quickly when wet.

Doc

You fell for the "it doesn't sting line"? rookie

deshaveman · Sep 25, 2009

The good news is that as your technique improves it will sting less...or not at all. It simply has to do with how much razor burn you have.

Less irritation = Less sting.

doctordun · Sep 25, 2009

rickboone1 said:
You fell for the "it doesn't sting line"? rookie

I know. Silly me.

MR.BurmaShave · Sep 25, 2009

doctordun said:
Bought one, tried it. I could swear people on this forum said it didn't sting. Well I hate to burst the bubble, but it sure does sting. I can't tell that it did much and I still had to drag out the styptic pencil.

By the way, I have some Styptic powder as well.....for dogs nails when you clip them. Is that better to use? The pencil tends to go away quickly when wet.

Doc

well Alum does not really sting. styptic on the other hand is not really meant for the entire face, but rather only on a nicked portion.

an alum block and a styptic stick, powder, roller etc. are not the same thing.

rickboone1 · Sep 25, 2009

They do taste pretty cool.

Bluemidknight · Sep 26, 2009

I like styptic pen.. I use it to rub all over my wet shaven face, it burns, it burns good and stops the bleed.. and tell me where I razor burned myself.. Then a good wipe down with some witch hazel... The burning tells me something is working right.. :spockflam

Jake · Sep 26, 2009

Do you ever need or use My Nik is Sealed? Does anyone know what that product is made from?

doctordun · Sep 26, 2009

Jake said:
Do you ever need or use My Nik is Sealed? Does anyone know what that product is made from?

Found on the web:
"This updated styptic pencil contains vitamins A and E, and aloe, in an easy-to-use roll-on applicator. Most impressively, the coagulant dries clear, leaving no white residue as it seals pesky razor nicks with speed and command. This product can feel like a godsend when you need to be out the door quickly with a dry, nick-free face."

Jwolf24601 · Sep 26, 2009

If you compare it to Clubman Pinaud, then no it does not sting at all

Alum Block is a tinlge, splash some clubman on your freshly shaven face if you wanna feel the sting.

If you scream or cry it reflects poorly on your manhood.

BROWNS · Sep 28, 2009

Alum block doesn't burn for me, and I've never tried a styptic pencil. YMMV I suppose?

thermographer · Sep 29, 2009

deshaveman said:
The good news is that as your technique improves it will sting less...or not at all. It simply has to do with how much razor burn you have.

Less irritation = Less sting.

+1. I tend to judge the quality of my shave by the alum block tingle. I nice smooth BBS with zero irritation doesn't cause any sting.
Be sure your using a cold water rinse with the block.

Angus Young · Sep 29, 2009

thermographer said:
+1. I tend to judge the quality of my shave by the alum block tingle. I nice smooth BBS with zero irritation doesn't cause any sting.
Be sure your using a cold water rinse with the block.

Totally agree. It's also a usefull indicator if you use adjustables, when it starts stinging you know it might be cranked up us much as your face can take.

The National Razor · Sep 29, 2009

The better the shave, the less it stings. I didn't feel too much of a sting (more of a tingle) until I traveled and used a Bic sensative disposable razor with Cella soap.

When I applied the alum block, whoa Nelly! It packed quite a punch. Fortunately, I actually like a little sting to wake me up.

professorchaos · Sep 29, 2009

Alum can sting a little, but not too much if you shave well. A styptic pencil, on the other hand, burns like Satan's tears.

40_Caliber · Sep 29, 2009

The alum can sting a little. But it seems like with daily use it gets less severe.

.40

BroJohn · Sep 29, 2009

deshaveman said:
The good news is that as your technique improves it will sting less...or not at all. It simply has to do with how much razor burn you have.

Less irritation = Less sting.

Yup. When you get a great shave and then using the Alum block all you feel is the cold, wet stone, you'll know that you've 'arrived'.

-- John Gehman

thermographer · Sep 30, 2009

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=98940

FYI, a link to a good thread about the alum block.

Hughies_online · Oct 10, 2009

I love the alum block feeling

Wil Dorenbos · Oct 10, 2009

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