Alum Based Styptic Pencil

I recently started using the Osma Alum-Based Styptic Pencil after dealing with a few annoying nicks and cuts from shaving, and it has been a game-changer! This product works quickly and efficiently to stop bleeding, even from the smallest of nicks. Simply wet the tip and apply it to the cut, and within seconds, the bleeding is halted.The pencil is made from natural alum, and while it does have a slight tingling or stinging sensation upon application, it’s completely bearable and doesn’t last long. It’s a small price to pay for how effective it is. I also love that it’s compact and easy to store, so I can take it with me while travelling.The Osma Styptic Pencil also has a nice, clean feel to it and doesn’t leave any mess or residue on the skin once applied. It’s much more convenient and hygienic than using tissues or other makeshift methods.Overall, I highly recommend this styptic pencil to anyone who shaves regularly. It’s reliable, quick, and a must-have for preventing those little cuts from becoming a bigger issue. I’ll definitely be keeping this in my grooming routine!

I switched to safety razor shaving a month ago and decided to get this "just in case" (I'm still improving my technique, trying to make sure I go with the grain etc).It arrived yesterday... just in time..This morning, a moment of distraction left me with a heavily bleeding spot on my neck, and a large graze (about half the size of a UK postage stamp) under my bottom lip, on my chin. I'll spare the details, but these were some of my worst ever cuts in 15 years of shaving and were beyond "dabbing" with toilet paper.So I quickly grabbed this and hoped for a miracle.Test 1)Dabbed a bit of water on the end, dabbed it on the spot - bleeding stopped. Instantly. I literally only touched it with the end.A bit more water on the end, then I rolled the end over the graze. Bleeding stopped again! Completely. No more dabbing required. Happily then proceeded to get ready for work, it didn't need any more attention.Doesn't sting much either :-)Only items of note - after using, don't dry the area or brush it, once it's on, leave the skin to dry naturally - it doesn't leave much of a mark, but if there are any visible crystallised bits around the area, then yes, use a fingernail to remove them, but leave the directly affected area alone - I think the 1 star reviewer on here decided to wash the styptic residue off - it needs to stay on to work!If the stick gets wet, don't put the cap on - let the stick dry out - I think it may crystalise over time due to the moisture if it stays damp in the tube.End result - have I got a mark on my chin where I cut myself... yes.Is it going to be a hideous scab due to the dried blood - NO, because the blood didn't get as close to the skin's surface - it clotted before the surface, not on it.Add this to your toolkit, Osma Block is for minor nicks/daily use... this is for the occasional cuts where you forget you have a new blade in the razor!

I bought this to seal cuts on my hands quickly at work where I deal with clothing on the shop floor and can't afford to bleed on merchandise. It sorts this out brilliantly. I wanted a stick that I could carry on me but cost very little - this was cheap and did the job but the container is not suitable for carrying around in the pocket (not and Every Day Carry [EDC] object. I was lucky enough to have a small metal container that I could break a piece off that it fitted into nicely so I have it available at work. It wasn't perfect but with a little tweaking it now does exactly what I wanted it to.

Great value for money

Tried to purchase a styptic pencil at local chemist, but told not available. This product is good value, larger than most and does what I bought it for, (shaving nicks)

Previously I've had a small flat but wide stick of alum, ...this seems to work much better, faster, more focussed on the area cut.Dry it off on a clean towel prior to popping it back in it's transparant plastic test tube shaped container & this will last you a long time making for exceptional value.Simple, fast to clear up an shaving errors, & actually "less stingy" than my previous brand whilst being more effective.Prompt fast delivery, great kit, if you shave you ought to have one on standby.July 2016 update.. i'm downgrading this to 3 stars after lots of use, it snapped, ..will be going back to the chunkier style as a result, economically if this doesn't last (& the snapped pieces you try to use get mushy & need throwing away) then it's not really that good in terms of performance nor value.

Good value that really works

There was a time when styptic pencils were readily available in all the high street chemists. Then the 'safety razor' arrived and they were no longer necessary. Except, of course, most of us use our safety razors for far longer than the manufacturers would like and they do get a little old and the blade does get a little damaged and we occasionally get that little knick on the skin that cascades blood like a fountain! This is for those occasions. If you prefer not to go to that important meeting with blood-soaked toilet paper stuck to your face then this is for you. A little bit of this will seal the cut quickly (A lot will make you look like you've dabbed your face with chalk in a louche, devil-may-care manner that just screams self-confidence).It comes in a kind of test tube and, if you haven't used one before - remember to dry it thoroughly after use or you'll come back to a test tube filled with damp salt that you'll need a toothpick to get out!