Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas to All.

Need some quick insights to my Post Shave Procedure.

After the last pass of the straight razor, I'll apply a warm to hot towel on the face and let it sit for a few moments. The towel is rinsed and reapplied to my face again with warm to hot water; some light massaging takes place. Removing the towel, I will take some of the soap and pre-shave that remain in the hidden crevices of my face. Now I immediately apply an icy cold towel - easy massage around the face and neck, repeat and pat dry. Finally, it is an after shave balm followed by some after shave lotion and I'm done. I think alum is in my future, but not yet.

Any comments especially to the contrasting post shave towels prior application of the balm and after shave. I am told contrasting towels will speed healing as it tends to bring the blood closer to the surface. For me, the towels awaken my face.

I look forward to your thoughts.

Andy