Page 3 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 34
Like Tree42Likes

Thread: Cold water Shaving

  1. #21
    MJC
    MJC is offline
    Senior Member MJC's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    The Lone Star State
    Posts
    1,710
    Thanked: 382

    Default

    I believe I read someplace that a fanatic won't change his mind and won't change the subject...or something like that.

    Those of us who have gone over to the cold side are for the most part, fanatics.
    Proud, un-apologetic, and always welcoming others to the fold...but fanatic.

    Smooth & Cool Shaving...
    Support Movember!
    Movember https://mobro.co/markcastellana?mc=1
    SRP Team USA https://moteam.co/srp-usa?mc=1

  2. #22
    Senior Member Lolita1x2's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Ottawa, ON
    Posts
    760
    Thanked: 48

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    I know a dude who fills the jacket in his scuttle with shaved ice to keep the water ice cold. He swears by it especially in the Summer.
    This sounds awesome!

  3. #23
    Moderator Razorfeld's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Forest Grove, Oregon
    Posts
    5,152
    Thanked: 1226

    Default

    MJC, I am a cold water advocate. The only things I am a fanatic about are a good pre dinner drink and an exceedingly rich dessert. All the rest in moderation (I try moderation on occasion just to see what it's like).
    "The sharpening stones from time to time provide officers with gasoline."

  4. #24
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Virginia
    Posts
    19
    Thanked: 0

    Default

    I think I may try hat water again sometime in the future but I like the cold water shaving, aside from the reduced irritation, it is very refreshing.

    But I have a question, what is the quickest way to get rid of razor bumps and ingrown hairs? Should I just keep shaving or should I do something extra

  5. #25
    Moderator Razorfeld's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Forest Grove, Oregon
    Posts
    5,152
    Thanked: 1226

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Nickayl View Post
    But I have a question, what is the quickest way to get rid of razor bumps and ingrown hairs? Should I just keep shaving or should I do something extra
    Cold water shaving, I'm sure, reduced a lot of irritation. Did it alleviate any of the bumps and ingrown hairs? If not it could be as simple as consciously using a little less pressure when you shave. I like to quote another member (can't remember his name). He said shave the lather, not the beard. That helped me a lot.

    The other thing it could be in prep work. At the end of my morning shower, complete with a cold water facial splash, I rub a very small amount of hair conditioner over my beard and leave my face undried. Just before I lather my face I also rub a small amount of Creamo or Kiss My Face into my beard. I feel it increases glide which, in my mind, helps with keeping irritation, etc down. I suffer from a light case of Rosacea, which means I often have a series of small pimple like eruptions occurring sporadically and they are minimized by the pre shave routine. There are also a few shaving creams available for sensitive or acne skin.
    Phrank likes this.
    "The sharpening stones from time to time provide officers with gasoline."

  6. The Following User Says Thank You to Razorfeld For This Useful Post:

    Nickayl (11-13-2014)

  7. #26
    barba crescit caput nescit Phrank's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Posts
    9,660
    Thanked: 2691

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Razorfeld View Post
    Cold water shaving, I'm sure, reduced a lot of irritation. Did it alleviate any of the bumps and ingrown hairs? If not it could be as simple as consciously using a little less pressure when you shave. I like to quote another member (can't remember his name). He said shave the lather, not the beard. That helped me a lot.

    The other thing it could be in prep work. At the end of my morning shower, complete with a cold water facial splash, I rub a very small amount of hair conditioner over my beard and leave my face undried. Just before I lather my face I also rub a small amount of Creamo or Kiss My Face into my beard. I feel it increases glide which, in my mind, helps with keeping irritation, etc down. I suffer from a light case of Rosacea, which means I often have a series of small pimple like eruptions occurring sporadically and they are minimized by the pre shave routine. There are also a few shaving creams available for sensitive or acne skin.
    Good point Razorfeld...last time I had coffee with Valery I was asking him about this, and he was adamant, at least from his point of view, that properly hydrating your beard was essential for a good shave, and easier on the blade. Excellent point you make, conditioner or any such moisturizer will work as well.

  8. #27
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Virginia
    Posts
    19
    Thanked: 0

    Default

    Since starting cold water shaving I did notice a reduction in razor bumps but they are still here. I'm not using any pressure other than the weight of the blade so it must be my preshave routine. Next time when I get out of the shower I'll splash my face with some cold water, apply some shea butter stuff, and apply a thick lather. How does that sound, is shea good thing to use.

    I think that quote "shave the larger not your beard" will be helpful.

  9. #28
    Moderator Razorfeld's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Forest Grove, Oregon
    Posts
    5,152
    Thanked: 1226

    Default

    Worth the try. My only concern is the Shea butter. I had a negative reaction to that stuff, but then, every one's face is different. Because of the Rosacea I react negatively to Menthol and eucalyptus laden products and Shea's right there with them. It is a process of trial and elimination to find the combination right for your face and beard. Trial and error is a good teacher, go for it.
    Phrank likes this.
    "The sharpening stones from time to time provide officers with gasoline."

  10. #29
    Senior Member Slur's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Athens
    Posts
    898
    Thanked: 118

    Default

    Yesterday I was in a hurry and I didn’t have hot water, so I shaved with tepid/cold water. It was not the most pleasant shave but I was surprised to find out that it was a very deep shave, deeper than what I get with hot water with the same razor, and not irritating at all. I was happily surprised with tepid water straight shave.

  11. #30
    Skeptical Member Gasman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Location
    Colorado Springs
    Posts
    10,473
    Thanked: 2182

    Default

    I tested this a few years ago and found it to not be a bad thing. It's kinda nice in the hot summer months. after mowing the yards, but not before!
    It's just Sharpening, right?
    Jerry...

Page 3 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •