Growing up, my grandfather always used cold water and said it was why his shave AND skin were so nice–even at 80+ years of age. Back then, I took his advice and began using cold water and also got a better shave. Time passed, I began using electrics, and the issue disappeared. That is, until recently. I picked up wet shaving again and used all the typical advice, but I wasn’t getting the quality of shave I believed I should. But today, I decided to take up my late grandfather’s advise and, quite surprisingly, I got a better and more comfortable shave. At least, more comfortable once I was over the shock of splashing cold water on my face. Consequently, I decided to do a web search and see if any “experts” would conform the experience. Indeed, that is hard to find. Still, I know my personal experience and it is clear. For me, cold shaving is superior.