Works well, looks better than tissue!, 19 Feb. 2011

I remembered these sticks from the barbers I went to as a young boy. Having just got a new Merkur Futur Safety razor I had a couple of weeks where I had to adjust from my previous razor and got the odd nick. I used to do the time honoured male tradition of sticking a bit of tissue paper on any cuts which is a very poor solution. The styptic pencil however, works fantastically well. Just run the end under the tap to wet and then dab the cut with the pencil. You'll get a slight stinging sensation for a few seconds and then the cut magically stops bleeding! All this just for a few quid. Every man who shaves should have one.

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Works but might not last too long, 17 Dec. 2011

It stops cuts bleeding with a sharp sting. A white residue is left over once it dries however, so dont forget that. The stick is a cylinder and I have found that the base of the stick attaching it to the plastic is wearing away faster than the rest of it and may snap off prematurely.

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Always Handy, 11 Aug. 2012

I love a close wet shave, and as I shave both ways and do my head as well, a styptic pencil is a must have. To be honest, if you shave regularly it is inevitable that at some stage you are going to have a minor cut or too, especially with a new blade, or when a dreaded spot appears.

If you are buying one of these for the first time and have never used a styptic pencil before, here are a few tips. Push hard against the cut for 30-60 seconds, this should dry up the area. It will sting, but at least you won't be bleeding everywhere. After it has dried you will have a small white ring on the area, so gently wipe away with a damp face cloth or finger. An important thing to remember is that if you think it was a spot that you caught (and that happens most times for me), then place a bit of Savlon, Germoline, or whatever you have on the place. There is a chance that if you don't you could get an infection. Also remember to dry the pencil after use, or leave it uncovered to...

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