Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 11 to 14 of 14
  1. #11
    Senior Member JohnnyCakeDC's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Washington D.C.
    Posts
    1,022
    Thanked: 260

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by ofelas View Post
    Sounds strange but interesting; will definitely have to try the prep with cold water!
    And after you enjoy your cold shaves you can join our gang @:
    Straight Razor Place Forums - The Polar Bear Shave Club

  2. #12
    Member ofelas's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    69
    Thanked: 27

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnnyCakeDC View Post
    And after you enjoy your cold shaves you can join our gang @:
    Straight Razor Place Forums - The Polar Bear Shave Club
    I moved from way down South to way up North so I suppose it's time I did

  3. #13
    Never a dull moment hoglahoo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Tulsa, OK
    Posts
    8,922
    Thanked: 1501
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Fbones24 View Post
    In the novel, the main character is shaving and he mentions that his Grandfather had told him to always rinse his blade with ice cold water and never use hot water. He said the ice water constricts the blade slightly and allowed for a closer shave.

    Does anyone follow this rule? I have always found warm - hot water more comfortable on the face.
    Hmm... I only rinse my razor after the shave. I wonder if putting my razor in the freezer before a shave would constrict the blade even more and allow for an even closer shave. Maybe I'll try it tomorrow
    Find me on SRP's official chat in ##srp on Freenode. Link is at top of SRP's homepage

  4. #14
    Modine MODINE's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Lee's Summit, Missouri- (KC)
    Posts
    1,442
    Thanked: 730

    Default

    rinse his blade with ice cold water and never use hot water. He said the ice water constricts the blade slightly and allowed for a closer shave.

    Yes, sometimes when I am shaving ATG I rinse the blade with cold water. It feels kind of funky when you put that cold steel against a warm neck and cheek but it does close pores and soothe. I use the Iwasaki kamisori's with this method and it is a very close shave. Try it you might like it.

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •