We're tired of seeing movies that should have been edited with a styptic pencil.
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Alum blocks and styptic pencils are used to close cuts resulting from the shave.
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Some people continue to use styptic pencils for minor skin wounds from safety or electric razors.
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I'm thankful I don't own stock in a company that makes styptic pencils . ( Ask any man of shaving age .)
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More serious nicks can be attended with direct pressure for perhaps a minute with a styptic pencil, or with an application of a household astringent such as witch hazel.