Wetshaving for the Common Man

Step 5 Cleanup

Rinse away the remaining lather with some warm water and dry your face. You may have a nick or two and possibly some razor burn, especially if you're a newbie. A good styptic is a must--you can get a styptic pen at the drugstore. I use alum--a natural salt styptic that comes in blocks. If you have a pen, just apply it to the nicks and leave the rest. It's going to smart a little bit. If you have an alum block, wet it with warm water and wipe if over any areas with razor burn or nicks. Keep in mint that this is really going to smart. But it's nothing a real man can't handle, is it?
Wetshaving scrapes off the fist layer or two of skin cells on your face, so it'll be prone to drying. Use an aftershave or lotion to keep this from happening and to give yourself a nice smell too. I like Bay Rum, personally.
Oh, and make sure you dry your razor very well. If there's even a single drop of water on the blade, it's going to rust. Picture two shows a spot of rust on my blade that I found when I started making this instructable; it's a nasty surprise, especially if you have a really nice razor.