I've been shaving with cold (whatever comes out of the
tap) water for a week now, contrary to everything I've
tried in the past, and I must say...I'm a believer.
Today, using the cold water method, I've gotten the
best SR shave I've ever had!
Granted: I just honed my razor, I gave it 50 linen/100
leather on the strop first...I followed the 1905 routine
(especially the rubbing the cold lather in with the fingers
part), I did 3 complete passes (WTG, XTG, ATG)....
and I took my time doing it. I also stropped the razor
between passes, and re-lathered before each pass.
Now, that's not exactly scientific, but it sure was a
good cold water shave! BBS and no irritation.
I'm impressed, and my "shave inspector" gave me
an "A". :)
Cheers,
Paul