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  1. 12-29-2015, 07:01 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smyth View Post
    Yeah, I acknowledge this in my original post. But I'm sure you don't mean to equate my shaving with brush, soap and a straight razor to shaving with a Gillette Trac II disposable and a can of Barbasol. FWIW, I do luxuriate in my various soaps, creams, and aftershaves...
    No,,, I'm not "equating" your equipment with a disposable razor & Barbasol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    No,,, I'm not "equating" your equipment with a disposable razor & Barbasol.
    No, I thought you might be equating the two experiences, not the equipment. But no matter. Shave your own shave, as they say. They do say that, right?
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    Not sure who "they" are,,,,??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    Not sure who "they" are,,,,??
    In this case, I guess I meant "I".
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    Best shave for me comes from thoroughly degreasing my face .
    I don't know how to do that with cold water in a comfortable way.

    Anyone suffering razor burn should also check reaction to soap or heavy pressure or bad angle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Best shave for me comes from thoroughly degreasing my face .
    I don't know how to do that with cold water in a comfortable way.

    Anyone suffering razor burn should also check reaction to soap or heavy pressure or bad angle.
    How does this help your shave? Does it make the hair more brittle or easier to cut?
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    Oil mats down the hair cuticles. Removing the oil fuffs up the hair lifting the cuticles making for an easier cut.
    This is where the motto on some razors come from. "You lather well & I'll shave well."
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Best shave for me comes from thoroughly degreasing my face .
    I don't know how to do that with cold water in a comfortable way.
    I agree that I get a much better shave with a clean face. I cant tell a difference with cold or warm lather but I prefer it warm.
    If it's worth doing, it's worth over doing!
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    The only thing I do differently than the OP is to lather then strop then rub the lather in, splash and lather again and shave. I went through various different routines and found this to be the best for me. Cold water shaving was a revelation for me.

    I found the pre-lather to really improve my shave from when I don't.
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