Tried Cold Water Shaving
- Thread starter gdawg55
- Start date
Glad cold water works for you! I like a cold water rinse at the end of my shave but prefer to wash with warm.
I did a cold water shave this morning not by choice but because my power went out and it's all that was left in the water tank 
It turned out better than I thought it was going to.. for some reason the cold blade on my skin felt great!
It turned out better than I thought it was going to.. for some reason the cold blade on my skin felt great!
I lather and wet my beard with hot water, but every rinse after (including between passes) is cold tap water. Well, it comes from the cold knob. In Florida, for about 10 months of the year, it's really the "sorta-kinda cool" knob. 
I'd actually prefer it a little cooler, but maybe not icy.
I'd actually prefer it a little cooler, but maybe not icy.
Glad you tried it!
I shaved with warm/hot water for about a month when I first started with a DE. Then I tried cold water and have never looked back in over 2 years. I get such a better shave with way less irritation. The only warmth I use is soaking a hot towel over lather before I have an evening shave.
I shaved with warm/hot water for about a month when I first started with a DE. Then I tried cold water and have never looked back in over 2 years. I get such a better shave with way less irritation. The only warmth I use is soaking a hot towel over lather before I have an evening shave.
Welcome to the cold shave club. Tried it first a few months back after a suggestion from a work friend. Now i can't shave any other way. Even when i try hot shaving out feels to rough and i am left with a less close shave.
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
I will try this one day but I live in Canada so its pretty cold as it is.
Just shave outside and you're good to go.
you gents, have convinced me to try it... i've been hesitant because of habit mostly.. now .. question.. any one has tried with SR instead of a DE?
if not possible wont matter cause basically i use a DE when i just don't have enough time for a SR shave.. so it will even add more speed to the process to just use cold water
if not possible wont matter cause basically i use a DE when i just don't have enough time for a SR shave.. so it will even add more speed to the process to just use cold water
I cold water shave year round. I tried it a few years ago after someone here suggested it to cut down on irritation and damned if it didn't work!
I have tried it with a straight. It seemed to tug a bit more than usual bit that might be my straight. The end result was much closer.you gents, have convinced me to try it... i've been hesitant because of habit mostly.. now .. question.. any one has tried with SR instead of a DE?
if not possible wont matter cause basically i use a DE when i just don't have enough time for a SR shave.. so it will even add more speed to the process to just use cold water
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
thanks a lot monolith27! that was exactly was I was imagining... normally a good feather blade is sharper than a straight...
nevertheless, i guess i'll give it a try one of these days and report back
nevertheless, i guess i'll give it a try one of these days and report back
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
I almost fell out of my chair reading that. Very valid point
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
I terms of just enjoying the shave I like warm water as much as the next guy. A hot towel feels great. Warm lather is divine. Etc.
However, the facts are these.
Cold reduces inflammation.
Heat increases inflammation.
That's the entire issue for me, as subject to irritation and inflammation as I am. I may indeed break out the scuttle and use hot water again, but chances are I'll be sorry.
However, the facts are these.
Cold reduces inflammation.
Heat increases inflammation.
That's the entire issue for me, as subject to irritation and inflammation as I am. I may indeed break out the scuttle and use hot water again, but chances are I'll be sorry.
This subject reminds me of the movie,"The Dirty Dozen" were the cons/solders took a stand,and refused to shave with cold water.
Hehehe that was funny... i think we all are creatures of habits!!!
Sent from my SM-G903M using Tapatalk
Hehehe that was funny... i think we all are creatures of habits!!!
Sent from my SM-G903M using Tapatalk
I like to experiment and try new things, except when it comes to a brand new cell phones/remote controls.Once I learn how to use a phone/remote control,I'm content with sticking with it until it dies.Hehehe that was funny... i think we all are creatures of habits!!!
Sent from my SM-G903M using Tapatalk
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
They're even more fun dead. You get a lot fewer annoying sales calls.
I LOVE cold water shaving 
so I don't have to wait for the warm water, cold water is fantastic for irritation FREE shave all year round
so I don't have to wait for the warm water, cold water is fantastic for irritation FREE shave all year round Similar threads
