It seems to have the same function as Thayer's whuch I like--anyone use both?
Frankly, from the descriptions here--the block sounds unappealing to me.
MJB
Frankly, from the descriptions here--the block sounds unappealing to me.
MJB
Leisureguy said:Interesting. It almost sounds as though it would be good to use the alum block as a pre-shave. Has anyone tried that?
Jim Thompson said:Do you use the alum block in place of a toner or can you use them together?
MJB said:It seems to have the same function as Thayer's whuch I like--anyone use both?
Frankly, from the descriptions here--the block sounds unappealing to me.
MJB
kasabian said:After reading this thread today, I ordered some Trumper's alum block
Leisureguy said:I got my alum block from Classic Shaving (their own brand) a couple of days ago, so I've used it twice. Man, it's nice. Really does top off the shave, finishing it up and getting it ready for the aftershave. What I do is give the face a cold-water rinse, then wet the alum block in cold water and rub it over the freshly-shaved portion. Sooooo nice. Then I let it sit a about half a minute, rinse again, dry, and put on the aftershave.
finegelernt said:How do you dry the Alum block afterward, I understand that you can't just leave it wet or it will soon dissolve.
dglsmason said:After rubbing my face with the wet alum block, do you let it dry before applying after shave balm? Do you rinse off the alum before applying after shave balm?