Thread: Rinsing with ICE cold water....

Originally Posted by ofelas

Sounds strange but interesting; will definitely have to try the prep with cold water!

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCakeDC

And after you enjoy your cold shaves you can join our gang @:
Straight Razor Place Forums - The Polar Bear Shave Club

I moved from way down South to way up North so I suppose it's time I did

Originally Posted by Fbones24

In the novel, the main character is shaving and he mentions that his Grandfather had told him to always rinse his blade with ice cold water and never use hot water. He said the ice water constricts the blade slightly and allowed for a closer shave.

Does anyone follow this rule? I have always found warm - hot water more comfortable on the face.

Hmm... I only rinse my razor after the shave. I wonder if putting my razor in the freezer before a shave would constrict the blade even more and allow for an even closer shave. Maybe I'll try it tomorrow

rinse his blade with ice cold water and never use hot water. He said the ice water constricts the blade slightly and allowed for a closer shave.

Yes, sometimes when I am shaving ATG I rinse the blade with cold water. It feels kind of funky when you put that cold steel against a warm neck and cheek but it does close pores and soothe. I use the Iwasaki kamisori's with this method and it is a very close shave. Try it you might like it.