I have not even had my first SR shave yet as I am waiting for my set to arrive. I just remembered something I read in a novel not to long ago and wanted to see if anyone else had heard of it. 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.