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    Default Cold weather shave creamor soap?

    As mentioned in another post, I will be spending 3 weeks ina field enviroment for military training. That means most likely not hot water... and its in NJ so its going to be cold, any recomendations on anything I can use to help save my face? I will be using disposable razors during this event... thanks in advance!

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    Claim a skin condition and don't shave?!?

    Seriously, I'd use a cream. Most I've used apply and lather more easily on your face and are gentler, but it really is a matter of personal taste. You can even get them in a tube, which makes storage and packing easier.

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    Any particular one that might work best or be best for the face in those conditions? Trying to figure out a way to keep the beard... naturual protection imo

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    That's what they make fire for. Canteen cup, water, fire and lather up. Back in the day I also had the choice of a helmet but those days are gone. I guess it depends on the type and length of training you'll be doing. I preferred multi blades.

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    Doubt we will get to have fires... this new army and all :/

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    Well I hear the Marines are looking for a few good men! And I thought the Army had all the fancy stuff, lol.

    Seriously cream should be easier but soap was about the best I could count on back then. You might look into a shave stick as well as cream in a tube. Both easy to carry and will beat the heck out of soap.
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    I'd go with Creamo or Kiss My Face. Both are good in the conditions you will be facing, or should be. They lather well.
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    Thank you for the creams!

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    I have shaved with cold water a ton oh times. Warm is nice - no question. But its not a mandate, and cold is just fine.

    I'll say this - don't give up completely, don't use a disposable brother. Get yourself a nice safety razor! If for no other reason than it will not gum-up as bad as a 4 blade.

    As for creams - I would use a nice almond or sandalwood. They shave "hot" with cold water. For me anyway - I have no idea why - must be the scent.

    Were I to recommend an almond, I would go with Acca Kappa's 1869. I recommend the Art of Shaving were you to pick sandalwood. Of the two, I would go with the almond and the Acca Kappa.

    Good luck with your training!! Seriously, get the safety razor. .
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    I am going to get a nice razor once I have some time to spend with it, don't worry I am going down the road of straight. .. sooooonnn
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