Thread: Alum block????

what is alum block used for? How is it applied? It is a post shave treatment for.........

It's basically a type of salt.

Apply to a wet face. Just wipe the block of alum all over. Allow to dry and then wipe off with a damp cloth. Although some might say to just leave it on.

It is an astringent (closes pores) and antispetic (kills bacteria)


Tastes like crap so be careful not to get it on your lips.

We have a nice article about it: Alum - Straight Razor Place Wiki.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

We have a nice article about it: Alum - Straight Razor Place Wiki.

That was exactly what I was looking for. That wiki is always very informative. Thank you Tony B.

If you get it make sure you get the Potassium Alum and not the Ammonium Alum. The ammonium type is what they use in deodorant and can burn like the dickens.

You're simply too weak. Like real men don't eat honey but chew bees.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

You're simply too weak. Like real men don't eat honey but chew bees.

now beberlin, that is something i would pay money to see, and i myself hate bees, to allergic to them, but love honey

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

You're simply too weak. Like real men don't eat honey but chew bees.

Nonsense. In this part of the country we make our own aftershave using battery acid as a base. It closes up those nicks real fast. Want me to send you some?

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Nonsense. In this part of the country we make our own aftershave using battery acid as a base. It closes up those nicks real fast. Want me to send you some?

You think that to be "tough"?

we english men to improve our posture fill our shoes with broken glass! and wear underpands made of barbed wire.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Nonsense. In this part of the country we make our own aftershave using battery acid as a base. It closes up those nicks real fast. Want me to send you some?

Battery acid? How bizarre. Rationale being you want an 8 in the "burn" section of the reviews, right next to Nivea baby balm?

Anyhow, sure, we can trade. I'll send you some east German military issue metal polish. Try using that without a respirator mask, safety goggles, and latex gloves...