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    The use of hot and cold water, and the preparation of the beard, book excerpt, from an Household guide 1869.



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    Interesting. I had not thought of warming the razor.
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    I've switched to cold water shaving about 100 shaves ago and don't see going back.
    Cool/cold water face wash or a cold water "James Bond Finish" shower.
    Lather and then a vigorous face massage with fingers/palms. Cold water rinse, pat dry and fresh lather and shave.
    Warm/hot final rinse and then ice water towell for a bracing finish.
    Brush soak and lather build using ice water.

    Give it a week trial...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pyrateknight View Post
    Interesting. I had not thought of warming the razor.
    I would be hesitant to use my armpit.
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    I've been happily shaving with cold water and very little prep for a few years now. Since a member , Lucky Cynic, posted a thread on a book called "Shaving Made Easy.." You can find a link to the 1905 booklet (PDF) here .
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    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.
    I will have to try this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    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!
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    You guys keep doing that, and your poor razors are going to get Arthritus.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    I've been happily shaving with cold water and very little prep for a few years now. Since a member , Lucky Cynic, posted a thread on a book called "Shaving Made Easy.." You can find a link to the 1905 booklet (PDF) here .
    Jimmy can you expand on your little prep and use of cold water?
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