Thread: Using cold water instead of warm

Cold water gives a good shave, but hot water gives a much better BBS shave. Done both.

The cold water shave was done during warm and hot weather. I have not tried it during the winter time though.

Pabster

Cold water is not a big deal. Shaving WITHOUT A MIRROR-now that's a challenge I'll pass on.

I think it's mostly directed at teaching the young man to look his finest in the rough. IE; a march for a soldier where they haven't the convienence of hot water or a mirror but are still required to be presentable. I could be mistaken, however.

Originally Posted by tampajason

I think it's mostly directed at teaching the young man to look his finest in the rough. IE; a march for a soldier where they haven't the convienence of hot water or a mirror but are still required to be presentable. I could be mistaken, however.

Along those lines, it would seem if you can get a good shave under less than ideal circumstances, you'll be a better shaver for it. Not to mention you would never take conveniences, like mirrors, for granted ever again.

Cheers!

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

the author relates a story about a father who said 'the most useful thing you can teach a young man is how to shave in cold water without a mirror'.

It does not say to teach your son that he should shave with cold water, etc, but that you should teach him how to do it, perhaps in case of needing to do so?

I think it falls under the "spare the rod, spoil the child" category!

Update:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...nov-7th-5.html

Some where along the line, I heard to rinse the blade with cold water too. I understand this to be a chemical thing. Warmer temps will raise the activity level of molecules, where as colder temps mean less molecule activity. At the fine edge of the razor less molecular activity (cooler temp) means a more stable, consistent edge. Higher activity (warmer temp) would bring more variability, and hasten a curling of the "fin".

Two cents.
Dubs

I'm not sure about that - I tried rinsing in cold water but using warm for my face and I didn't like the results at all. But, cold water on the face and blade seem to work well.

I did it again this morning but used the mirror. I have to say although the shave was great, the experience wasn't nearly as good. I'd really encourage everyone to try it at least once; it's a great feeling and I think you can say it's good for your general technique too.