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Definitely only soft water with my shaves.

I've found that showering before the shave isn't really beneficial to me either... it leaves my skin less "welcoming" of the blade (for lack of a...

I've only been using a straight for a short while now, but I've been a DE user for close to a decade (still use it now also). Here's my routine..

Prep: 2 min splash/soak w/ hot water to soften.
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I've been shaving for about 20 years now and tried a million different foams and creams and soaps and oils to make it easier... Oddly enough, I find my best shaves are always done with just a blade...