improvise in the middle of nowhere

**alotamoxy** · 02-11-2010, 09:22 AM

ok so im in afgahn middle of no where ive been shaving everyone from majors to privates any suggestions on how to make the shaves better ive been using a coffe maker to heat water up do you guys think if i pour some on a towel it would be good or to hot? any other suggestions on how to make it better welcome thanks

**Stubear** · 02-11-2010, 10:39 AM

Thats what I would do.

Lather up and apply a hot towel over the top for a minute or two, then wipe the remaining lather off, and re-lather. Stick another hot towel over the top, wipe off after a couple of minutes, re-lather and start the shave.

This works really well at softening the beard, and you can further improve things by really working that last load of lather in with the brush.

Just make sure the water isnt boiling or anything! The best temperature is as hot as the shavee can stand.

Good luck!

**ursus** · 02-11-2010, 01:00 PM

Hot towels definitely help, but try it on yourself first. You could be in serious hot water, scalding somebody's majors with too hot towel. Also, check that it isn't too moist so that it would leak water to clothes.

Stubear gave you pretty good advice how, but here's a video anyways, showing you a nice wrapping technique.

YouTube - Advice From A Master Barber, Part 1 (Improved Audio)

**Oldfalguy** · 02-28-2010, 07:50 AM

The only alternative I can add is.........hijack

Have someone call in all the B52, B-1 etc we have and start in one corner of the country and unload........ no pamphlets this go around
Scorched earth then come home, get a steamy shave and enjoy life.

Stay safe man-

**james2** · 03-01-2010, 05:32 AM

maybe use any steam generated from the coffee pot...place the towel over the top of the pot, if it will fit, and as the water is heated the moisture and heat will warm the towel...maybe? just make sure the towel doesn't contact the heating element. never done it but you asked for ideas.

**Croaker** · 03-01-2010, 11:19 PM

I assume you pour hot water from the coffee maker over your shaving soap in a mug to heat the soap up first? If so you can pour some hot water over your brush, shake it, and and relather your "customer" with warm lather a couple of times during the shave. Before applying each coat of lather, reheat the face towel with hot water, twist it to remove most of the water and shake it to cool below the danger point, and reheat the face before each lathering. That is basically what I do at home, and get very close and comfortable shaves.

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