Works though is very small, 8 May 2011

I purchased this and also

. The item certainly works although mine was broken from it's holder on arrival. My only reservation is that these are only one fifth of the size of the Nick Relief although the price is similar. Maybe handy for your travel wash-bag though and certainly every man who wet-shaves needs something of this kind for the little facial nicks. I have never tried shaving my legs so can't help the lady with the problem in her review:)

My Amazon suppler was OP, to whom I have returned the broken item. I am awaiting refund and will update this review when I receive it.

Update 28th May - I wrote an email to OP six days ago telling them that I had still not been refunded my postal cost for returning the faulty item. My email shows...

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absolutely great, 20 Nov. 2013

stops bleeding fast great on bites , what more do you need take one everywhere i go abroad nasty insect bite quick dab in water and a circular rub on the effect area and pain gone a must for every traveller thumbs up fellas

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Shaving Essential, 2 April 2009

Shaving cuts and scrapes are annoying. They seep forever, bloodying your shirt collars and generally looking awful. There is no faster or easier way to deal with them than a styptic pencil. It's nothing but a stick of alum; but when moistened and pressed against the wound, it stops bleeding instantly. They *do* sting, but the pain only lasts a second or two at most. Every man should own one.

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