Thread: The use of hot and cold water, and the preparation of the beard, book excerpt 1869.

Originally Posted by regularjoe

I use warm water to wash my face, and warm water for the lather, but rinse the blade in cold water. I just started two days ago, but I do like the feeling of it. The only problem I see is maybe a higher potential for rust, since a cold blade won't dry out as quick as a hot blade would. But I also don't think that matters, if you're doing good razor maintenance.

Never any problem with rust after going on 4 months of cold water shaving and rinsing the blade in cold water too. I dry the blade and between the scales with TP and let air dry too for a few hours before storing the razor. That is all the maintenance I do.

Bob

The ONLY thing I'm noticing with the cold water is that the soap scum is sticking to the blade more. I do the exact same thing to maintain my razors as bob does and have had no issues with rust at all.

I tried it today, and got a very good shave, and shaved some time also, which is good when I need to go work. I just prepped with water then lather with Williams soap and a boar brush -great lather, better than with hot water. 2 passes and a great shave. I rinse the blade carefully and wipe off the soap with a hand towel.