Hot water that is too hot can end with a case of redness and irritation. Your face can tolerate a hotter temperature than your hands. IMO, if the water is too hot to splash on with your hands, then it is too hot to shave with. If the cold water works for you, great. I'll stick with my hot water, Moss Scuttle warmed lather and a shave that works for me. And that is really what it is all about. Do what works for you.

RT