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You may have noticed that after continued use of your alum block it develops a rough or less than ideal surface to rub across your face.
What’s that about?
In this video we are going to look at some useful alum hacks.
Let’s take a quick look at why this occurs and what you can do to alleviate the problem. It’s all to do with chemistry…
This rough surfaced formation happens because as the wet alum block dries, some of the liquid water will evaporate from the surface.
Because there is less liquid water to hold all the dissolved alum some of the alum particles must come out of the solution as solid.
The faster this happens, the more chance the bits of alum will arrange themselves in a pattern to grow well shaped crystals, or those rough bits.
So, how do we fix rough surface problem?
Well there are 3 solutions. I use these and they work well.
1. The use of hot water with alum means that it will evaporate quickly, which will result in the formation of small crystals on the surface. I suggest you only use cold water when using alum.
2. Minimise the surface area contact while drying, which will prevent rapid evaporation. That means standing it either on its end, or across the container as shown here.
3. If you must, I don’t find it necessary, pat dry with a towel and allow it to air dry.
Here’s what mine looks like after approximately 7 months of use.
There is another peculiarity you may have noticed. Because alum is a crystal, after some time you may find crystal residue in its case.
Don’t throw it out!
It can be used as a powder to aid with slippery razor handles. Simply dip your fingertips in it, rinse and viola! You can of course just use the alum block to assist in this regard.
If all of this sounds completely alien to you or you’ve never used alum before, I’ll link to an earlier video and all things alum in the comments.
Any questions, queries or comments please feel free to leave them below.

[@monishsatheesh7959]

Thank you SO much for this video. I've been searching for so long on ways to ensure my alum block "ages" smoothly but couldn't find one video or article till this one.

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

I find that not getting the block wet helps too. I just make sure my face is damp and I run the dry block on it. This minimizes the amount of water on the block.

[@HardyBunster]

An alum block was the game changer for me. 👍

[@hookie]

This content is seriously high quality. Hope you make more of it! Very impressed

[@TheStrayWhisker]

Thank you Tom 😊

[@PeterCharkalis]

Yesssss!!!! The community needs you Con. Welcome back my friend

[@TheStrayWhisker]

Thank you Peter, much appreciated.

[@JohnnyTheSergal]

Very interesting, didn’t know any of that. Thank you!

[@TheStrayWhisker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@greysuit17]

This is sheer classic Con that we all fell in love with from way back in the Shave the Man days! Love the clear, concise and entertaining presentation! Love it my man! Cheers - Rico from my little corner. 😁

[@TheStrayWhisker]

Thank you Rico, that's very kind of you :)

[@bobjones8321]

Great video! Thank you!

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[@CraigRasmussen1]

Good presentation. Well done Sir.

[@patrickpettyjr.3134]

Thank you for this wise counsel, man.

[@hzshortspk]

Your content is very clean and easy to understand . Thank You Sir.

[@TheStrayWhisker]

Thank you Fawad
All the very best,
Con | The Stray Whisker

[@popeshaves5310]

classiest person I know

[@TheStrayWhisker]

Thanks Ray, really appreciate it.

[@IAMCDB]

Excellent job as always.

[@TheStrayWhisker]

Thank you Chris, appreciate your feedback.

[@WingMane52]

Great video and tips! I use alum daily and it has really helped clear up my skin.

[@survivingchicago5797]

The White House should get you to be a part of the daily briefings. they are talking about history in the making events and I absolutely despise their personalities, you talk about shaving stuff and I’m intrigued and at ease👍

[@TheStrayWhisker]

Thank you sir, that's very kind of you.
All the best, stay safe
Con

[@bg-id1uo]

New subscriber and as a trad.Wet shaver,love your channel ! Thnx from across the pond~

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@@TheStrayWhisker Will do, my friend

[@Rzedan]

Fantastic! as always!

[@aisback1990]

Loving the facial hair dude. Also good video

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Good job

[@RonnieGreher]

Great info Con. Thanks

[@TheStrayWhisker]

Glad you enjoyed it Ronnie!
Take care my friend
Con

[@Tiberius41]

How do you stop the slippery sucker from flying out of your hands and smashing on the bathroom tiles.

[@frankg44]

Wrap a rubber bad around the edges. A wide rubber and works best like the ones used for vegetables

[@justaguy8499]

Rubber band.

[@billofalltrades2633]

Great info

[@mohammadmahdinomani8585]

How can I make a block at home???

[@JayN4GO]

Is alum bad for you? I’ve heard it both ways

[@manaomar212]

I pay yesterday Indian shop that soap and alum powder
Powder one I make face mask I mixed water rosa honey and sheep butter is very nice even is good for anti aging

[@kulkulan223]

I find alum blocks become rough mostly with the cheap ones which have been compressed from powder and not the real glass like chunks cut from rocks which you rarely find in shops

[@cgeorygeo3535]

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