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Permalink Reply by Clinton R. Ausmus on November 30, 2012 at 4:39pm

I can't tell you that I really understand the concept behind this, but I think it has to with closing the pores and getting the facial hair to stand up so that it can be cut more closely.

There are folks that swear by it over at The Shaving Nook.  A site I've been really enjoying lately.  If you aren't a member, you should check it out.

http://shavenook.com/member.php?action=register&referrer=1134

Permalink Reply by Ryan Rose on December 4, 2012 at 8:35pm

Brett wrote an article about it a couple of years ago, but I haven't tried it yet. Sounds interesting, though.

http://artofmanliness.com/2010/03/24/cold-water-shaving/

Permalink Reply by Harry P Flashman on December 10, 2012 at 9:30am

I`ve been doing the cold water shaves for some years, after been led astray by the Hot Water brigade. ;-)

The experience are great, closer shaves with lesser efforts and I`m also drawing less blood from cuts and nicks. I do occasionally indulge in the hot water shave, but my mainstay for day to day shaving are with the cold water.

Permalink Reply by Paul O Brien on December 11, 2012 at 6:12pm

Tried shaving with cold water today. It was the first, and last, time I try it! Back to hot water for me!

Permalink Reply by Joey on February 24, 2013 at 3:17pm

It seems illogical to me, but until I've tried it for myself, I shouldn't offer an absolute opinion. I can say that warm water softens the hair making it easier to cut.

Permalink Reply by George H on April 14, 2013 at 3:26pm

My dad said that during the war they had to shave using their helmets for sinks and with cold water and the chances for nicks and cuts were much more likely.

Permalink Reply by Sloan on April 23, 2013 at 9:19pm

I like cold water shaves and think they do well.  I just do it in the warmer months though.  Can't really enjoy it early mornings before work when the apartment is around 55 degrees.