What exactly is patting the face after a shave good for? I do it sometimes because it is a custom or habit. I hope it is good for the skin or something like that. Meanwhile my face does seem warm and smooth (I just finished trying out my latest razor, a Shumate Barber DeLuxe 5/8 full hollow spike). Not a bad shave first time use by me. A face pat just seemed the thing to do for the finale...just pondering and thinking about that extra hour's sleep.