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

Originally Posted by Martin103

In the summers months i keep a glass full of ice with water and dip the razor in it while shaving feels great and refreshing.

That is interesting, I will give that a try when summer comes back around!

I definitely get BETTER shaves with the cold water but when time allows I really enjoy the feeling of hot lather on my face!

Well, I've tried the cold shaving for about a week now, and, I've gone cold on cold prep and shaving. It's just not working for me. Not enjoyable, not as comfortable of a shave and just "too dang cold". I'm back to hot!! Generally I'm for anything that will speed up the process, but unfortunately, for me, this ain't it. I know its working for a lot of you, I'm glad, and enjoy. But, for me, here's to cold shaving.

In the A.M., I'm back to hot & comfy!!!

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

Well, I've tried the cold shaving for about a week now, and, I've gone cold on cold prep and shaving. It's just not working for me. Not enjoyable, not as comfortable of a shave and just "too dang cold". I'm back to hot!! Generally I'm for anything that will speed up the process, but unfortunately, for me, this ain't it. I know its working for a lot of you, I'm glad, and enjoy. But, for me, here's to cold shaving.

In the A.M., I'm back to hot & comfy!!!

Well you gave it a good try and it didnt work for you, that said i do enjoy warm lather but in thinking in the summer the cold shaving could be wonderfull i will definately try it for sure!

Originally Posted by Nightblade

Try some Thayers unscented non alcohol witch hazel with aloe instead of the Alum.The witch hazel is great for razor burn and can be used liberally before and after shaving. Very skin friendly with no residue of any kind.

This?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thayers®-Uns...7402590&sr=8-3

Originally Posted by PigHog

This?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thayers®-Uns...7402590&sr=8-3

Yes! Exactly!

I think I'll give it a go!

Just completed my 4th consecutive cold water shave this morning. The routine was, no prep, fill sink with cold water, swirl the brush in the water and shake out, load the brush with soap, splash face with cold water and face lather then using a freshly stropped razor do a 3 pass shave. No problems getting a good lather from creams, soft soaps or sticks with both a boar and a 2 band badger brush. The razors used were various grinds. All shaves have been smooth, comfortable and close so far. My only conclusion is that it works for me and quite well too. It keeps things simple.

Bob

Originally Posted by Martin103

Well you gave it a good try and it didnt work for you, that said i do enjoy warm lather but in thinking in the summer the cold shaving could be wonderfull i will definately try it for sure!

Yeah, I was hoping it would work for me, but as the article says some beards like hot and some cold. I rehoned the razor and tried everything I could think of, but my beards a little tough and after the cold prep it's really tough. First time I've ever really had any razor burn. Went back to the old prep with hot this morning and everything's good again. Fun trying something different though, and I love reading the old articles....Thanks for posting them!!

Regards,
Howard

I used a mug for lathering when I first got my DE and badger brush but stopped as I found face lathering to be far more effective and quick!