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March 1, 2007

Art of Shaving Alum Block

Art of Shaving

I’ve had my fair share of shaving cuts over the years. Most of the time I used tissue to help stop the bleeding, but there’s a much better method.

Alum, a natural mineral found in Europe and used by the Egyptians more than 4,000 years ago, is a shaving essential for any well-groomed man. The Art of Shaving Alum Block’s antiseptic properties calm razor burn and soothe irritations, and help stop bleeding in the event of a nick or cut.

The Alum Block ($18) is great for all types of skin, and can even be used as an astringent for oily complexions. Definitely a plus for me, since I’m usually shining like a little piggy by noon time.

Minor cuts are taken care of in a few seconds, by moistening the stone with cold water and placing it over your cut for a few seconds until the bleeding stops.

The Art of Shaving: Alum Block

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  • madray

    I don’t cut myself too often especially with razors that have an edge guard. This would come in handy when I do though!

  • jules

    Use an electric razor and you won’t have this problem. :)

  • JwKuo87

    I like the idea of back to basic. Though I sometimes wish I had an electric razor (when in a hurry), my skin always looks better when it’s shaved with a normal razor.

    Still have to get my hands on those shaving cream appliers (those brushes or something) and those single bladed razors though.. I think it was mentioned before on Kineda, cause I think I’ve seen that logo before

  • AllaN

    That can come in handy if it will stop bleeds. Isnt Alum just aluminum? O_o

  • http://www.erapo.szm.sk Lenka

    thats right, normal razor is better

  • Mr. JiggyFly

    i don’t have much facial hair… i shave every four days, still i get a little razor burn around my adam’s apple

    any ideas how to end that? i use that Gillette Fusion razor and it works wonder with the shaving cream but the blades are like 10 bux for 4

  • rbx6jm7man

    facial lotion usually works to relieve the razor burn, at least for me. hope that helps

  • David

    Electric shaver does the trick for me, clean shave and doesn’t need a lot of work though I use a moisturizer.

  • Dexter Kanuto

    the technique to shaving is the way you hold the shaver and how you control it…be like a sculptor, ease at shaving

  • vm3z9

    Electric is the way to go for me as well.

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