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Some folk never need XTG.
My most comfortable shave stroke is about 45 degrees
left and right of WTG. Coming at my whiskers from the
side is all I need to finish up a shave.

Not that you...

Here is one mans trick:

Soak the brush in a mug of warm water.
Splash a teaspoon or two of water on the puck of soap.
Splash some cool to warm water on your face.
Let the brush, soap and face...

If water is questionable consider a jug of de-mineralized water
for a iron. It is less expensive than distilled water and you
only need a shot glass or two for latherin...

If that is hard to...