Cold water shave #3

I just finished #3 attempt in the cold water shave
experiment:

Washed face with cold water
Applied lather, and rubbed it in for a minute
Re-lather
Full WTG
Re-lather
Full XTG
Re-lather
Full ATG
Rinse
Touch-up with cold water only.

Result:
No nicks, no post-shave irritation.
My chief "shave inspector" (13 year-old daughter)
gave it an "A" rating.

There was only one problem: I've run out of decent
aftershave, so I had to use whatever I could find in
the local Chinese shop.

It must be 99% alcohol, because it really did sting....
and I now smell like a pimp. :)

I hope that a CARE package from the States arrives
soon!

I have to admit I was sceptical about using cold water for shaving when i first read the a thread about it, but I have to admit that it is as you say no irratation and the cuts are fewer. So much easier to stretch the skin tight. I think the cold water tightens the skin for you.