Editing Styptic Pencil

A styptic pencil is a tool used for targeting and cosmetically eliminating small cuts and nicks from shaving. The pencil work by applying some form of [[alum]], usually aluminum sulfate, or titanium dioxide to the wound, which when introduced to the blood causes the vessels to contract which stops the bleed and removes the cut visually. The cut is still there but it doesn't bleed and isn't red since blood-flow to that particular area is constricted. Styptics tend to be more aggressive than alum blocks due to the difference in the active substance (aluminum sulfate vs. aluminum potassium sulfate).

Styptic pencils tend to hurt quite a bit when used, usually much more than the cut itself, but the pain fades away pretty quick and the pencil promotes healing. It also removes most itches and irritation if used as soon as you're done shaving.

[[Image:stypticpencil.jpg|thumb|A Styptic Pencil by The Art of Shaving]]

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[[Alum]]

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-A styptic pencil is a tool used to control the bleeding from small nicks and cuts obtained during&nbsp;shaving. The pencil works by applying&nbsp;a form of [[Alum]], usually aluminum sulfate, or titanium dioxide to the wound, which when introduced to the&nbsp;cut (wound)&nbsp;causes the blood vessels to contract which helps to stop the bleeding.&nbsp;Styptics tend to be more aggressive than alum blocks due to the difference in the active substance (aluminum sulfate vs. aluminum potassium sulfate).
+A styptic pencil is a tool used for targeting and cosmetically eliminating small cuts and nicks from shaving. The pencil work by applying some form of [[alum]], usually aluminum sulfate, or titanium dioxide to the wound, which when introduced to the blood causes the vessels to contract which stops the bleed and removes the cut visually. The cut is still there but it doesn't bleed and isn't red since blood-flow to that particular area is constricted. Styptics tend to be more aggressive than alum blocks due to the difference in the active substance (aluminum sulfate vs. aluminum potassium sulfate).
-Styptic pencils tend to sting&nbsp;quite a bit when used. Many companies produce styptic pencils. The most common noted differences&nbsp;are:
+Styptic pencils tend to hurt quite a bit when used, usually much more than the cut itself, but the pain fades away pretty quick and the pencil promotes healing. It also removes most itches and irritation if used as soon as you're done shaving.
-.&nbsp;&nbsp;The size; some as thin as an actual pencil and the others as thick as a Sharpie marker.
+[[Image:stypticpencil.jpg|thumb|A Styptic Pencil by The Art of Shaving]]
-.&nbsp; The density;&nbsp;some are pressed hard and feel like crystal and the others are a softer compressed powder.
+===See Also===
-The pressed powder styptic pencils are easier to apply and transfer more product to the cut. A method of use is to run cold water over the styptic pencil, then work it into the cut. Continue to rub or work the styptic into the cut until you notice the bleeding has stopped. The remainder of the product can be gently removed with a damp cloth or cotton swab. Take special care as to not disturb the actual cut and aggravate the blood vessels. Aftershave or other post shave treatments can be placed over the styptic treated area with no problem.
+[[Alum]]
-[[Image:Clubman Styptic Pencil.JPG]]
+[[Category:Recommended_Equipment]]
+[[Category:Post Shave]]
-[[Image:Stypticpencil.jpg|thumb]]
-=== See Also  ===
-*[[:Category:Recommended Equipment|Recommended Equipment]]
-*[[Alum]]
-*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styptic_pencil#Pencil Styptic Pencil] on Wikipedia
-[[Category:Recommended_Equipment]] [[Category:Post_Shave]]