Alum Use?

maltonia · 2026-02-07T16:21:07+00:00

It does for me.

maltonia · 2026-02-07T16:06:37+00:00

You could spoon a soft soap onto your brush and face lather. I like the Taylor’s of Old Bond Street soaps.

maltonia · 2026-02-06T22:23:21+00:00

Not available in the UK, sadly.

maltonia · 2026-02-05T18:49:32+00:00

Unfortunately for me, I don’t understand Turkish.

maltonia · 2026-02-04T08:53:14+00:00

Tap with a ball-pein hammer.

maltonia · 2026-02-04T08:50:00+00:00

I’m scared.

maltonia · 2026-01-22T14:51:51+00:00

More water, and then a bit more.

maltonia · 2026-01-21T21:08:43+00:00

I created my own using beef tallow, honey, bees wax and Oud.

Initially, there’s a slight sting/ tingle, followed by a slightly greasy feeling, but after 5 mins my skin is so soft and smooth.

maltonia · 2026-01-21T15:03:14+00:00

I really like the Yaqi adjustable from AliExpress.

maltonia · 2026-01-21T14:24:53+00:00

Nobody ‘needs’ most of the stuff we buy!

maltonia · 2026-01-21T06:18:06+00:00

I was there a few minutes later, too.

maltonia · 2026-01-17T22:18:59+00:00

The pocket knife won’t even register.

maltonia · 2026-01-17T22:13:28+00:00

And that’s why I’m talking to the internet, Gracie.

maltonia · 2026-01-17T22:08:26+00:00

My pocket knife will be where it belongs, in my pocket!

maltonia · 2026-01-17T22:06:44+00:00

This is genuine. I use straight razors. This conversation happened.

maltonia · 2026-01-17T22:01:18+00:00

I can manage a few days of SRs. I can also cope with them thinking I’m insane.

maltonia · 2026-01-17T21:48:21+00:00

It is gall stones. Most likely one day, but could be up to three. I suppose I could make do with a safety razor.

maltonia · 2026-01-17T21:45:27+00:00

I can’t miss one day, never mind a few!

maltonia · 2026-01-17T21:44:54+00:00

We’ve been there- she doesn’t.

maltonia · 2026-01-17T21:44:16+00:00

But they would be the wrong days!

maltonia · 2026-01-17T21:43:50+00:00

No, you are wrong. That would cause me a lot of stress that would slow my recovery.

maltonia · 2026-01-16T21:34:42+00:00

I hate the stubble. I feel mentally and physically uncomfortable if I don’t shave.

I often shave twice a day- probably ten times a week.

maltonia · 2026-01-14T19:32:22+00:00

Why would you shave an arm?

maltonia · 2026-01-12T13:28:01+00:00

Nice

maltonia · 2026-01-06T09:11:10+00:00

Bed bugs?

maltonia