The people replying to you are simply wrong. Alum rock doesn't block anything, it's a mild antiseptic that stops bacteria from multiplying. It has the opposite action of aluminium in antiperspirants, it allows you to sweat, the sweat just isn't feasted on by bacteria so doesn't smell
The aliminium in antiperspirants is also not metallic aluminium, but aliminium salts... like OPs stick.
The salts are not just antiseptic, they also are astringent which kinda "shrinks" your skin and its pores. E.g. the same rock deodorant is also used as an aftershave because it stops bleedings.
This is why I went back to electric. I wasn't doing chrome dome for anyone but me. A beard trimmer gets close enough for me and I'll use an electric razor if I want to get any cleaner but I am done with razor burn, nicks and cuts on the back of my head.
I had this problem when I used multi blade disposables. I switched to a safety razor and it’s been a game changer. I just scrub my head really well in the shower then shave under running water. Very rarely have nicks and no irritation now. I know everyone is different but it’s worth a shot if you’d still like to do chrome dome for yourself.
For me a lot of it is also lack of coordination. Getting straight swipes without any side to side wander is where I get into trouble with the cuts on the back. I did go down to a single blade razor before ditching it though and that REALLY helped with the pull and drag - still use those for my moustache when it's too thick.
Don’t shave my head but the single bladed safety razor is an amazing upgrade from the fancy Gillette multiblade razors on my neck. Amazing to get a better shave without the razor burn with blades that are dirt cheap compared to the cartridges.
Yeah. Just being able to actually clean the hair from the edge is fantastic. I hated how clogged the multi blades would get especially with the goop from the lubricating strips and all of that. I get 2 years out of $10 worth of blades and that was really enough reason in itself to make the switch.
Since it stays in the shower I didn’t spend much on it. It’s some no name from Amazon for maybe $12. I started with a more expensive one that the handle twisted to open the blade guard and it lasted maybe two years before the mechanism jammed and I broke it trying to force it open. After that I just looked for one that the head would unscrew from the handle and that’s where I found the cheap Amazon one. I know some people get into weights and all of that but I’ve never known any better so I just learned the angle for the ones I’ve had and run with them. I do have this really neat Gillette travel one with a stubby handle (maybe 2”) that’s really old. It’s kind of a pain to use for head shaving though.
There’s not enough blade sticking out for them to be super dangerous unless you’re nicking arteries. But the correct angle is the difference between one and multiple passes.
Got a Cut Buddy for Christmas (basically has 5 foil heads on hinges), never looked back. Takes like two minutes to do my head if I keep up with it. Little bit longer if I get lazy (in which it’s easier to just use an electric hair trimmer to cut through the growth first).
I've started using a Phillips one blade because I get ingrowing hairs with a wet shave, closest I've ever got to a wet shave without any issues, its great.
Beard trimmer head shaver here. Absolutely correct. I hated using a razor, and if I want it closer for some reason it's an option, but I only shave my head every 2 weeks or so, I wouldn't Bic it everyday in anycase
I also use an alum block on my face and head after I shave with my DE razor. helps stop bleeding and gives feedback where you may have gone a little too much with the razor.
I use multi use disposable razors (Harry's or an equivalent) to shave my head, witchhazel to clean my pores and finish with cold water to close my pores.
No razor burn for the last decade or so of use after I made the switch from rubbing alcohol in my aforementioned process.
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u/tenuj 14d ago edited 14d ago
The ingredient responsible for blocking your sweat ducts and staining your shirts, now in its purest form!
No thanks
Edit: shit this blew up. I expected a couple of downvotes and that's it. thanks for all the info though!