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American Razor Blades 100g After Shave Stone: The Traditional Alum Block Finish for Every Wet Shave

The American Razor Blades After Shave Stone is a 100g block of potassium alum, the mineral barbers have reached for at the end of a straight razor or safety razor shave for generations. It is a single-ingredient finishing step for wet shavers, barbers and anyone who shaves daily and wants skin to feel tight and clean rather than sticky. One 100g stone stays in service for months in a busy chair and far longer on a home bathroom shelf.

Key Features

• Classic barbershop finish: Glide the wet stone over freshly shaved skin for the cool, astringent tightening that traditionally closes a shave service.
• Helps with weepers and small nicks: The stone is the old-school answer to the tiny cuts a fresh blade leaves behind, applied over the whole area rather than dot by dot.
• Single natural mineral: Potassium alum only, with no fragrance oils, colourants or added lotion to sit on the skin.
• Tells you where you pushed too hard: The brief tingle over irritated patches maps out the spots where your angle or pressure needs work.
• Generous 100g size: A full-size block sits comfortably in the palm and is easy to control on the jawline and neck.
• Doubles as a natural deodorant stone: The same wet-and-glide method works under the arms after a shower.
• Barber-friendly economics: No pumps, no propellant and nothing to expire, so it works well as a shared station product.

How to Use

1. Finish your shave and rinse the face with cold water, leaving the skin damp.
2. Wet the alum block under running water so the whole face of the stone is slick.
3. Glide it over the shaved area with light pressure, paying extra attention to the neck and jawline.
4. Leave it on for thirty to sixty seconds, then rinse with cool water and pat dry before your aftershave or balm.
5. Rinse the block, shake off the water and let it air-dry on a dry surface before returning it to its case.

Specifications

• Brand: American Razor Blades
• Size: 100g
• Form: Solid mineral block
• Material: Potassium alum
• Best for: Post-shave finishing after straight razor, safety razor and cartridge shaves
• Quantity: 1 block
• SKU: ARB-42210

About American Razor Blades

American Razor Blades builds its range around the essentials of traditional wet shaving: blades, razors and the simple post-shave products that barbers have used for decades. The line favours straightforward formats over complicated formulations, which is why the alum block is sold as a plain mineral stone rather than a scented cosmetic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the stone tingle when I use it?

Alum is astringent, so freshly shaved or irritated skin registers a short cool sting. It fades within a minute and usually gets milder as your shaving technique improves.

Is an alum block the same as a styptic pencil?

They work on the same principle, but a styptic pencil is a small stick for spot treatment while this block is sized to cover the whole shaved area in one pass.

How long does one 100g block last?

The stone dissolves extremely slowly. With daily use it typically lasts many months, and it lasts longer if you rinse and dry it after every use instead of leaving it wet.

Can I use it after an electric or foil shave?

Yes. Dampen the skin first, then glide the wet stone over the area exactly as you would after a blade shave.

How should I store it?

Dry it fully and keep it in its box or a dry dish. Standing it in a puddle of water is the fastest way to waste the block.