The Fellowship of Cold Water Shavers

Jim, that razor looks a little rusty. It must be from dipping it in cold water too much. You better get a new one and send that one to me.

 

24th August 2025.

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26th August 2025.

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28th August 2025.

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I didn't realize you could get as good of a shave with cold water as with hot. All the recommendations up to this point that I’ve heard about to reduce irritation and get the best shave is take a hot shower and/or use a hot towel, to get the hairs warm so the blade cuts it better. Is the hot shower and getting the face warm still a part of the CWS? Or is it hot shower followed by everything else including prep etc using cold? I’m intrigued by this and will give it a try, especially if it really does reduce irritation. Thanks for this info and for starting the club.

 

I shower at night and shave in the morning. However, when I shave after a shower using cold water I get equally good shaves. I am not opposed to hot water in a shave if that is what you like. When I served in Vietnam in 1968, I could shave with cold water conveniently or walk about a quarter of a mile to get hot water. So, usually, I just used cold water.

 

I’m going to give this a try. If I like it and especially if it reduces irritation, I’ll humbly submit my application to join the club. Thank you for your service.

 

SOTD: 30th August 2025.



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1st September 2025.

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2nd September 2025.

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