Skin food follows Alum block?

ngman · Post by **ngman** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:01 pm

Just started using a Trumper's Alum Block today. Felt great, mild stinging, left no residue, had no irritation, but who knows it that was more technique related (using Feather in a Merkur). Now, for someone who is used to Alum Bloc, do you apply Skin Food after the Alum Block? Thanks.

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:53 pm

hi

i dont and never have used alum block,, but i do know skin food or any other after shave product is always the last thing you do..

marc

JPDyson · Post by **JPDyson** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:07 am

The order I believe would be after your shave, rinse, alum, rinse*, after-shave(s)**

*Some people don't rinse after alum; I do.
**Some people do a combo of splash/balm; you would do splash first, then balm. Thinnest stuff first.

jww · Post by **jww** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:27 am

I have posted my ritual before somewhere, but couldn't find it.

I am one of the members of this forum who uses both skin food and alum. Skin food works for me as both a pre and post shave product. I massage it into my face prior to a shave while I prepare. After my final pass and warm rinse, I apply alum and let it sit on my face for a minute or two while I start my cleanup. Then I do a final cold rinse, apply witch hazel, The Body Shop Razor Relief letting both soak into my face after a light massage/rub. The final step for me is always skin food -- it's the first and the last in my shaving routine.

Hope this helps .... ymmv, of course.

SmallTank · Post by **SmallTank** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:18 am

Alum block works very well for nicks, cuts and skin stretching..last least 10 years with a small amount

Sodapopjones · Post by **Sodapopjones** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:42 pm

cold rinse, alum, pat dry, skin food.

That's my method, leaves my face very soft and smooth.