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[โ€“] CsXGF8uzUAOh6fqV@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

2026-04-08

  • razor: Bismarck 7/8, shortened
  • brush: Kruidvat shaving brush
  • lather: De Vergulde Hand Origineel
  • post: Osma Tradition Pierre D'Alun
  • post: Nivea Aftershave balm sensitive

The short razor is quite nice. The belly feels different than a regular hollow ground. I don't really like the how the alum block makes my skin feels very tight. The aftershave balm doesn't seem to be able to remove that feeling.

[โ€“] snooting@wetshav.ing 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don't often use alum anymore, but when I did, I would always rinse it off before applying aftershave or balm.

I already did that unfortunately.