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The "no washing" before lathering did the trick for me too... using the soap first must have softened my beard making it difficult to cut.

Since using cold water splash, then lathering, i have...

Cold water shaves are the only way for me. (see Best Shave ever posts).

I'm sure the cold water closes pores and makes the beard hair stand up for easier cutting.. I've never got smooth shaves on...

Are you cold guys using refrigerated cold water? I've used tap many times with results same as hot (or post showering). I guess cold would be a good wake up method too?

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whether or not you shave with cold, one should rinse the razor in cold for less irritation..