Thread: Cold Water Shave

I have discovered you can try both. Newbie here 2nd SE shave. prep w/hot towel, few drops of olive oil,hot water and brush to lather. Shaved 1/2 of face with 2 passes 1 wtg 1 xtg. bye this time my lather was getting flat and dry on the other side. Not wanting to wait for more hot water I lathered up again with cold water. The results for me are the cold water side went faster smoother and less burn. the hot side was uncomfortable and took more strokes with worse results . Found this thread post shave and figured I would chime in while my wounds are still fresh.
Thnx Peter B

Cold water shaves are the only way for me. (see Best Shave ever posts).

I'm sure the cold water closes pores and makes the beard hair stand up for easier cutting.. I've never got smooth shaves on the hollow of my neck without irritation before going to this method. From my point of view, the suggested (hot) pre shave prep is way off base.

Kirk

Originally Posted by no1slacker

I have discovered you can try both. Newbie here 2nd SE shave. prep w/hot towel, few drops of olive oil,hot water and brush to lather. Shaved 1/2 of face with 2 passes 1 wtg 1 xtg. bye this time my lather was getting flat and dry on the other side. Not wanting to wait for more hot water I lathered up again with cold water. The results for me are the cold water side went faster smoother and less burn. the hot side was uncomfortable and took more strokes with worse results . Found this thread post shave and figured I would chime in while my wounds are still fresh.
Thnx Peter B

Welcome to SRP Peter. Glad the cold water method worked well for you.