The last thing I want to do on a hot day is douse my face w hot water, daub on warm lather or stand over a sink full of hot water. On hot days I’ll “cool shave”, filling the sink w cool water, applying cool lather, etc. YMMV, but I detect no difference in the result. Give it a try
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The results may not be different, but I hate cold lather and cold steel on my face. Give me the hot water any day. I even put my cream in a closed container in the sink as well as my lather bowl just so everything starts out hot.
I actually get a better shave with cold water. Closer and more comfortable, almost soothing. But most days I'd REALLY rather not douse my face with cold water. Those days ended when I quit drinking.
Thanks for sharing, & congratulations on discovering cool shaves!
EclipseRedRing
I smell like a Christmas pudding
I always use cold water from start to finish and much prefer it. It is even better on winter mornings when water is really cold from the tap. I have considered using water from the fridge to replicate the effect. Maybe I will give that a try, the colder the better for me.
Menthol is the answer to icy feeling shaves.
Each to their own. I tried cold water shaving and it is not for me. Glad it works for you.
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
I think it also depends on the environment in which you live. Cebu, where I live, is 31deg C in the morning in "winter" and 32deg C in summer. Most houses here, including mine, don't even have piped hot water.
The water out of our faucets is at about 26deg to 28deg C all year round. So yes, I happily cold-water shave. When in colder environments, I prefer a bit more warmth with my shaves.
The water out of our faucets is at about 26deg to 28deg C all year round. So yes, I happily cold-water shave. When in colder environments, I prefer a bit more warmth with my shaves.
Cold steel is fractionally sharper, doubt you could notice the difference though.
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I recommended “cool” shaves, a little less than room temp, not “cold” shaves. I seek a comfortable shave on a hot day, not an icy face shock.
I love cold shaves in the summer. I don't find much of a difference in performance, just feels nice when it's hot outside.
I can relate, I live in Florida USA and 6+ months out of the year I could easily live without a water heater at all. It's weird though because we do drop to almost freezing temps during our 'winter' but that is usually a 3-4 week span then it immediately gets hot again.
Recently had a great shave with a cream that had a super menthol kick. Finished with a cold water rinse, which took the whole experience up a notch. Bracing!
ERS4
My exploding razor knows secrets
There have been many discussions about "cold water shave" in B&B. Many people think that it can effectively reduce irritation.
But compared to warm water, cold water takes a little longer to penetrate the grease on the beard and soften the hair.
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cold water shave
Another benefit is that it can save energy and water consumption for heating.
If your area is not too cold, cold shaving would be a good idea.
But compared to warm water, cold water takes a little longer to penetrate the grease on the beard and soften the hair.
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cold water shave
Another benefit is that it can save energy and water consumption for heating.
If your area is not too cold, cold shaving would be a good idea.
