Thread: Cold Water Shaving Technique?

I switched to cold water shaving a few months ago and stuck with it. It helped reduce my irritation and improved my shaves.

I typically use it cold straight from the tap, but during the winter months I turn the hot water faucet a bit to bring the water temp up from "freezing cold" to "cold". It's no fun shaving a frozen face.

Originally Posted by henryconchile

I switched to cold water shaving a few months ago and stuck with it. It helped reduce my irritation and improved my shaves.

I typically use it cold straight from the tap, but during the winter months I turn the hot water faucet a bit to bring the water temp up from "freezing cold" to "cold". It's no fun shaving a frozen face.

But at least if you cut yourself you won't feel it.

No shivering.

The worst part of cold water prep is the anticipation. When it's over you'll feel refreshed! I was getting more irritation with the hot towel prep so I decided to give cold water a try and it worked wonders. The water I use runs at 4 degrees C from the well.

No shivering.

Well played!

For me cold water shaves give less irritation, but I can usually achieve a closer shave with warm water. It's a trade-off.

Originally Posted by dexter90723

Does room temp. water fall under the cold water category?

Only if its a cold room

I think the best if u start with medium hot water, and before the second pass you swap on cold ! It works very well for me.....So I vote on BOTH

I had an aha moment this morning as I walked from the front room to the bathroom to shower and shave. Stopped in the kitchen long enough to reach into the freezer and pull out a small freeze pack like you would use in a cooler. After my cold water shave and rinse, since I've stopped using an alum block, I took the pack and rubbed my face with it. You could hear the pores snapping shut! If I wasn't awake before that I sure was now. Easier than using an ice cube.

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

I had an aha moment this morning as I walked from the front room to the bathroom to shower and shave. Stopped in the kitchen long enough to reach into the freezer and pull out a small freeze pack like you would use in a cooler. After my cold water shave and rinse, since I've stopped using an alum block, I took the pack and rubbed my face with it. You could hear the pores snapping shut! If I wasn't awake before that I sure was now. Easier than using an ice cube.

I might give that a try.

Just curious, but why did you stop using an alum block?

Originally Posted by PensacolaTiger

I might give that a try.

Just curious, but why did you stop using an alum block?

It seems I have had an allergic reaction to the alum. I know it sounds strange and probably doctors will say I'm wrong. But I also have a mild case of Rosacea and have been eliminating anything that seems to cause it to flare up. Switching to a cold water shave was the first step and helped immensely. Irritation level did not subside much after switching and on a suggestion from another SRP member (not knowing I was using an alum block) to try it, my mind did an aha and said maybe that's a culprit. It's been one week and a lack of irritation has made me a believer in what might be un scientific method but it works anyway. Can't wait for a hot summer day and the ice pack rub to start the day right.