Thread: FIRST & FINAL Cold Water Shave

Hey, guys.

I've read a lot here about you guys who do cold water shaves, so I thought I'd give it a try.

I normally shave using a Georgetown Pottery scuttle that keeps my lather nice and warm. I always shave after a warm shower.

So, this time I rinsed my face several times with cold water, didn't put any water in the bottom of the scuttle, and just "uberlathered" like always. Have to say...I wasn't impressed. It actually hurt a little bit as the razor was going through all the whiskers -- not in an irritation sense, but I could really feel that the whiskers weren't soft like they are with warm water and warm lather.

The results are fine, but no better than my hot water shaves. I know some of you guys have great success and really enjoy this technique, but it doesn't work well for me. I guess my whiskers are just too stiff and wiry, maybe.

So, this was my first and last cold water shave.

~ ryan

You gave it a try and its not for everyone. You have found what works well for you. I enjoy a cold water shave during those hot summer days and find it refreshing, but not during the winter (except for the final rinse)brrr!

Pabster

As they say, to each his own. My results were on par (perhaps better?) with my best hot water shaves, so I can't complain personally. Although the hot water shaves do feel somewhat more luxurious.

I still love using my scuttle and having warm suds too.

But, I love a nice cold water splash after the shave..........

Have fun,

Lynn

Just coming into winter here & tried the cold process... Might save it for summer

Being new to this I am open to experimentation to see what works. I've tried the cold water shave; haven't decided yet whether or not I like it. What I DO love is to get a couple of ice cubes from the dispenser after the rinse and just rub my freshly-shaved face with them. Very refreshing, especially after a menthol shave!

At last, sanity