This alum seems to sting less than a styptic pencil and doesn't taste as bad when it gets in my mouth. I don't recommend tasting it on purpose as its still horrible. However it does stop the nicks from bleeding. Still nick myself sometimes on the 2nd pass. Great product that i wish i had bought when i just started wet shaving.

It's Alum we all know what it does. What's nice about this is it is small and compact. It's as much at home on your counter as it is in your Dopp bag.

I use this to give my fingers extra grip if the razor feels slippery from slick shaving soaps (like Stirling). I also use it for the occasional nick on my neck. I got a styptic pencil, but it is a bit fiddly to use and the surface gets rough after use. Not the Omega alum. It is easy to use, stays smooth and the container is neat.

This product will help you when you get Nick from shaving and also give you good feedback on how well you have shaved this is a must-have product and everyone's shaving bag