So, a while back I stated that I didn't know for sure if I liked cold water shaves. I decided it was time to find out if I was a fan or not. So for the past three weeks that's how I shaved and I'm a fan of cold water shaves. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab using Tapatalk
I figured "what the hell" and start cold water shaving as soon as I moved into the new place. I still like hot water shaving but find it unnecessary now that I've gotten used to it. So I reckon I'm a member of the club now, huh? Been nearly a month without anything other than cold water and no real need to go back.
SOTD Fri. 6/3/16 Prep: Noxzema Classic SS: Tabac Shave Stick SB: Semogue 620 Boar Razor: Gillette FatBoy (9) Blade: Ladas ASB: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill Shower Soap Bar: Grandpa's Pine Tar Cologne: Avante-Garde by Lanvin Good morning friends. A very pleasurable shave this morning with the FatBoy and my ever so wonderful Tabac shave stick. Three comfortable passes made smooth by the Tabac's cushion and glide for a dolphin smooth finish. Glacial Lemon Chill balm iced and moisturized the finish. Have a great weekend guys.
SOTD Sat. 6/4/16 Prep: Noxzema Classic SS: Stirling Glacial Mita SB: Semogue 620 Boar Razor: Pal Injecto-Matic Blade: Schick ASB: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill Shower Soap Bar: Grandpa's Pine Tar Cologne: Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene Good morning friends. Absolutely wonderful shave with the Pal this morning, very easy, smooth three passes and I'm dolphin smooth at the finish. Outstanding lather from the Glacial Mita and a muched welcomed refreshing freeze to cool this horrible FL heat. Have a great weekend friends. :smile :
SOTD Sun. 6/5/16 Prep: Burt's Bee's Chamomile & Soap Bark SS: Route 66 Lumberjack SB: Semogue 620 Boar Razor: Schick E2 Blade: Schick ASB: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill Shower Soap Bar: Grandpa's Pine Tar Cologne: Nautica Voyage Good morning guys. I had such a wonderful shave with my E2 this morning. It's such a fun razor to use with both hands and efficient yet smooth and exacting. Route 66 Lumberjack performed beautifully as always providing more than enough slick cushion for a proper comfortable shave. The Glacial Lemon Chill balm is always a happy ending, oh how it freezes my face and warms my heart. Tomorrow I will be shaving with the N1, I can't seem to get off the injector train......... Have a great day folks. :smile :
I posted this on another thread, but maybe I should have put it here. Well, here it is..................... First of all, I usually don't shave on only 1 day of beard growth because of irritation and tough beard. But I figured that if I want to try a total cold water shave, that's probably the best time to try. This is what I used, Slim Adjustable, Lab Blue blade, my DIY pre-shave oil, my DIY soap, an inexpensive badger brush (ok cheap) and Stetson Black after shave balm. First 2 passes on setting 5 and last pass on setting 3. Gotta be honest, it wasn't good, it was freaking fantastic. No irritation at all and felt great, even with a little pressure on the razor. Looks like I totally converted over to cold water shaving.
SOTD Mon. 6/6/16 Prep: Noxzema Classic SS: PAA 1K SB: Semogue 620 Boar Razor: Schick N1 Blade: Schick ASB: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill Shower Soap Bar: Grandpa's Pine Tar Cologne: Acqua Di Selva by Visconti Di Modrone Good morning my friends. I just had an amazingly wonderful shave with my N1. Close, comfortable, and effortless. Do yourselves a favor and try an N1 please. This PAA 1K soap is a favorite of mine, the anise and licorice smells lovely and the slickness and cushion is top tier. Three easy passes for a dolphin smooth result. Have a great day guys. :smile :
I decided to try a cold water shave yesterday afternoon and liked it enough to try it again this morning. Other than the nice warm lather on a cold winter morning, I can't see a reason for hot water. I accomplished a very nice two pass BBS this morning with cold water. I'm a convert Mitchell's Wool Fat Stirling Finest Badger Gem 1912 Gem Stainless (3) Alum Thayers WH Ogallala Bay Rum Have a great week!
seriously considering buying a REAL COLD A.S. next summer-something that makes Aqua Velva sizzle in comparison.
