I prefer warm/hot water for my shave, but I do enjoy a cold water rinse when I finish!
(Does that count as wish-washy?)
(Does that count as wish-washy?)
Cold water shaving
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The last time that I tryed a cold water shave was in 2001ish during my Mach 3 days. I instantly hated it and figured out the hot water is better.
I've been DE shaving for a bit over 6 months. When I started I used hot water throughout, often shaving in the shower. I got decent shaves, but lots of irritation (part of being a newbie as well). After hanging on this forum I decided to try the cold water thing.
At first I shaved before the shower, wetting my face with cold tap water, cold lather, etc. While the shave itself was not particularly pleasant, the final result was great. Close without irritation. But, as noted, the act of shaving wasn't particularly fun. Now, for me, shaving is just part of my normal grooming routine and, as such, results are far more important than the process.
Of late I've ben showering first in warm water, cold water rinse, then cold water shaving. I'm getting the same great results without irritation, but maybe need to be a bit more careful. And the process itself is a bit more comfortable.
So, for me, I'm staying with cold water and minimum prep.
At first I shaved before the shower, wetting my face with cold tap water, cold lather, etc. While the shave itself was not particularly pleasant, the final result was great. Close without irritation. But, as noted, the act of shaving wasn't particularly fun. Now, for me, shaving is just part of my normal grooming routine and, as such, results are far more important than the process.
Of late I've ben showering first in warm water, cold water rinse, then cold water shaving. I'm getting the same great results without irritation, but maybe need to be a bit more careful. And the process itself is a bit more comfortable.
So, for me, I'm staying with cold water and minimum prep.
The Case for Cold Water Shaving
Cold water shaving provides several advantages over hot water shaving. Learn what they are.
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Cold water tends to work amazingly well with Artist Club blades for some reason
As mentioned, GEM PTFE blade (4) in a 1907 Ever-Ready Lather Catcher with Proraso Green pre/shave soap--water was cold for Virginia and while the Proraso didn't seem to lather as greatly, it still provided good protection and cushion and the cold water/menthol combo kept everything chilled. The lather catcher gave a lot of feedback but I got a 3 pass BBS shave in with zero irritation, no nicks, and an amazing face feel hours later. I'm going to keep at it and maybe become a convert, who knows?
If you have sensitive skin cold water shaving is the only way to go. I used to get pretty bad shave irritation no matter I did, switched to cold water shaving and haven’t had an issue with irritation since. Hot water is just to harsh on sensitive skin.
I feel for you. Hot water shaving does not contribute to irritation for me. I would hate to have to give up the warm lather I get from my shave scuttle.
I have tried a couple of times, but it’s just not enjoyable for me. The warmth is what makes the luxurious experience for me
Didn't have a choice today. My water heater bit the dust. Took a shower after shaving because I worked in the dirt yesterday and had to go to work in the office today. Taking a 50F shower is a harsh way to learn water heater appreciation.
Achieved a great shave.
Achieved a great shave.
I am in the same boat.. so I do hot shower prep, cold splash of water on face to keep beard hydrated, cold lather and shave and cold rinse. Best of both worlds.
This thread has pulled me back in to cold water shaves. I've been enjoying them so much I'm now taking cold showers. Yowzaa!
Cold water works as well as warm. In summer I shave w cool water; in winter I shave w warm. Cool or warm, water is wet
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
I like using cold water rinse regardless what time of year and where I live in Northern Canada in get -30 -40C in the winter and I still like a cold water rinse(Stimulating & enjoyable). Fellows who like the the Menthol in everything and can hardly keep their eyes from tearing should just enjoy cold water rinsing at least and maybe use a little less menthol.
I still use warm water for making lather and that might not change and a final rinse with warm water followed by good old cold rinse is just what a person needs.
I still use warm water for making lather and that might not change and a final rinse with warm water followed by good old cold rinse is just what a person needs.
I splash my face with cold water before the shave and use cold water to rinse off the razor while shaving and when it's done...another cold water splash. So...I am a cold water shaver. Like many other members have already posted...it's reduced irritation, especially on my neck.
I like the feel of warm wet lather too much. When someone explains that cold water will without-a-doubt improve my shaves I stick my fingers in my ears and say "la la la - I'm not listening". And I feel that way even WITHOUT a dog around.
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