Thread: how hot is too hot?

Originally Posted by Sirshavesalot

I use a hot pot, and on 3/4 to max, its def too hot to touch, I pour this into my mug and allow my brush to soak, I think this disinfects it as its extremely hot, steaming out of the pot ( and no brush hairs lost so far) I also take a wash cloth and pour the rest onto this, mind you you cannot ring this out, unless you want to burn yourself. So I wait and do it a little at a time, til its done, then onto the face... such an eye opener and definitely softens the beard ( I have an extremely coarse beard)

I find very hot water to be the best thing for shaving imho

David

This is probably closer to the water tempurature when the brush goes in, it isn't boiling anymore, but it is probably 200+ when the brush goes in.

I usually use hot tap water, and keep coming back to get more water
to keep the lather moist enough. The temperature is up to you for your face
but if you have a wood handle brush leaving it submerged for a while will only bring problems.

I would mix a little thermite in with the water and if it doesn't melt your brush than boiling water would work ok! (joking)