Originally Posted by
unit
I agree with both of you.
I ALWAYS (now) use two hand towels for a shave. One I soak in hot water and lay on my face for a few minutes prior to shaving, then I use it to wipe my blade on during my shave...I also use it to remove soap/cream from areas I would like to get a grip on. The other towel I keep dry for clean up of my blade and face after my shave. It then gets rotated to the hot towel for the next shave;)
I started out trying to do this with wash cloths, but they were too small and the larger hand towel can be "tucked" behind my ears to keep the hot moist towel in place. If you do not do this, TRY IT! It makes a difference, and it is relaxing:)