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.

You could always wash it with hot at the end of the shave?

Love this, It can be very helpful because I have sometimes little time to shave. I'll try it.