Thread: Which is better styptic pencil or powder

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Prevention being the best medicine..... don't cut yourself.

Well said! But when that rare cut occurs I reach for my styptic pencil, wet it, wipe some on the wound then apply pressure for about 15secs. Accept for arterial cuts it stops immediately with no mess and no fuss. I just keep shaving and can even go over that area again without incident.