On second thoughts..., 15 Oct. 2011

My first thought on this product was that it was seriously overpriced compared to some alum blocks. However, that was before I noticed that this one was bigger than most of the other blocks.

Once I realised this and did a little bit of arithmetic, I saw that the price of this is pretty much in line with most of the 50 or 75 gram blocks - this one is actually 100 grams.

Also, now that I've bought it, I do think that overall it's worth that extra few quid. Inside the cardboard box, the block is contained in another clear plastic box - useful for travelling.

If you're a wet shaver and haven't yet tried an alum block, you don't know what you're missing. Get one, and when you finish your shave rub it lightly over your wet face. It will give you a slight sting anywhere you've shaved a little too vigorously, providing a sort of bio-feedback on your shaving technique; It will also do all sorts of wonderful things for your skin, and stop the bleeding in any spots...

Verified Purchase This review is from: êShave Natural Alum Block 100 g (Personal Care)

Alum-tastic!, 15 Nov. 2010

Nice big solid Alum block in a clear perspex casenot a bad buy at all, considering it's larger than others offered on on Amazon, and feels like it will last for months. The Alum itself is of a nice 'tingling' quality when wet and applied to the face, so you know it's working ! short review because there's not a lot to say really - it's an Alum block and i like itMatt

Verified Purchase This review is from: êShave Natural Alum Block 100 g (Personal Care)

On second thoughts..., 18 July 2011

My first thought on this product was that it was seriously overpriced compared to some alum blocks. However, that was before I noticed that this one was bigger than most of the other blocks.

Once I realised this and did a little bit of arithmetic, I saw that the price of this is pretty much in line with most of the 50 or 75 gram blocks - this one is actually 100 grams.

Also, now that I've bought it, I do think that overall it's worth that extra few quid. Inside the cardboard box, the block is contained in another clear plastic box - useful for travelling.

If you're a wet shaver and haven't yet tried an alum block, you don't know what you're missing. Get one, and when you finish your shave rub it lightly over your wet face. It will give you a slight sting anywhere you've shaved a little too vigorously, providing a sort of bio-feedback on your shaving technique; It will also do all sorts of wonderful things for your skin, and stop the bleeding in any spots...

Verified Purchase This review is from: êShave Natural Alum Block 100 g (Personal Care)