PurposeWith wet shaving’s revival ever never slowing, classic barber tools are increasingly in demand. Among such items is the alum block, a means of instantaneously arresting any bleeding during shaving. The Edwin Jagger Antiseptic Alum Block is the best of its type, possessing the look and feel of a traditional source of skin care that’s still incredibly effective in the modern age. MethodWet the Edwin Jagger Antiseptic Alum Block and pass over face after wet shaving or before an electrical device. Why it worksEdwin Jagger Antiseptic Alum Block is a hard crystalline stone that becomes activated when brought into contact with water and the skin. Long believed to possess incredible healing powers we now understand it’s an effective antiseptic and antiperspirant that provides a balm like film over skin. Such a seal puts a halt to bleeding and keeps moisture locked in long after the shave.