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    Hello, I just shaved, lathered up stropped and decided to wipe the lather off and try with water only as Ive been tempted to do. Jnat edge, sharp as %^&*. No blood, no irritation, no weepers. I knew lather was overrated! A big YMMV! Ive always thought the lather holds the moisture on the face nothing more. I dont think a soap or cream can stop the irritation cuts or weepers caused by bad shaving technique. How much cushion can a soap or creme have if against a carbon or stainless steel blade anyway?

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    I think part of the advantage of lather is more of a lubricant for the blade against the skin. Water would provide some lubrication as well, but I don't think as slick as lather. I do some touchups with just water after I rinsed my face.
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    Many of us use a clear water final pass/touch up pass... gives the closest finish, at least for my face

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    Like I've always said, water is all you ever need for a shave. The trick is keeping it on cause it dries fast.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    Like I've always said, water is all you ever need for a shave. The trick is keeping it on cause it dries fast.
    You, sir, are a shave master.
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    Thanks for the insight, but I'll keep my lather.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    Many of us use a clear water final pass/touch up pass... gives the closest finish, at least for my face
    This sums up my thoughts also.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    Thanks for the insight, but I'll keep my lather.
    Same here. But, I do find myself doing minor finishing touch ups with just water.
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    hmmm. That would make for way less shopping and less stuff in the bathroom and a shorter zen period. I also do a water touchup but like the journey as well. An interesting experiment though. Perhaps I may try it as well.

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    But the soaps and creams smell so good!

    I think that if your technique is mastered, than just water should provide enough lubrication to go through flawlessly, which you have proven.

    I think a soap or cream can hide some technique errors. But Im sure most of us have experienced nicks, weepers and irritation with soap and creams as well.

    I think quality soaps and creams do provide other benefits, like moisturization.

    So can you shave with just water? Obviously, because you did it! I am probably gonna try, as I think it could be a good measure of technique. But I think I will stick with my creams and soaps. If for nothing else, I like the scents!!!!

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