Alum Block - Astringent Shaving Block Shaving Accessory - Antiseptic Alum Stone Shaving Block - Soothing Aftershave Balm Men and Women - For all skin types

If it stings, your technique failed. That is how I judge my shaves. It works well as a styptic and an antiseptic product. It is a purely natural product that, I can only surmise, will last years before needing replacement!

Back to using a DE safety razor after nine year off it. Found the occasional skin nick as I was getting used to shaving again. Tried a stypic style pen that didn’t do the job saw this alum block. It is a good size that once wetted I use to rub over my shaved face. Tightened the skin and helps stem the flow of blood from the nicks that are getting less as I get my eye back in.

I switched to this from disposable styptic sticks and I love it. Very refreshing and works really well as an astringent. Out of the box it does have some sharp corners, but they wear down quickly, making it more comfortable to use on concave areas (e.g. under the chin).

Good product and reasonably priced. Comes in plastic travel case so can easily be stored in wash bag and taken on holiday or business travel. Stops bleeds quickly and help heal cuts and nicks after shaving. Not too harsh on skin. Will last long time!

Great product for post shave. Yes a slight tingle when smoothing the block over your face but ensures that any nicks stop bleeding and you then get this cool feeling.Really happy with the purchase

Brilliant little bar of stingy stuff … I've used small sticks before, very fiddly, and that's jus5 getting them out of their boxes while your bleeding to death all over the bathroom floor or copiously leaking the red ooze of life into your wife's favourite towels; a danger in itself. This little block is ideal, easily grab-able and it's little plastic box is ideal for storage, I chose this because of the plastic box, some manufacturers use cardboard or paper … not very useful in a bathroom, so brilliant idea … makes for hassle free use.Does exactly what it’s supposed to do when you've been sabre rattling all over your face/head, it speedily seals up all the left over holes that're now leaking your red juice of life all over your bathroom sink - one dab and they're all plugged up good and proper.

I have purchased this Alum block before and received the plastic case which feels important for storing. The pictures also show a rectangular case.The item shipped on time but in plastic wrapping and bubble wrapped and was slightly damaged - no surprise. Disappointed not to receive the case.The product itself is very good and I’d recommend to anyone after a wet shave! Just run under cold water, apply, then dry off.

Initially got as protection against the wear and tear of old fashioned shaving. A tip from a barber was to use this after every shave (it tightens the pores after shaving). It strangely took the sting out of it for cuts and helps to keep the skin protected. I just ordered another one