The Magic of Cold Water Shaving!

The cold causes the arrector pilli muscles to contract around the hair follicle making the hair stand up more erect. So you're getting a crisper cut through the hair which resonates differently.

Thanks for the explanation!

And, if that's the case, than does the hot water make those same muscles relax? I mean, it still would hydrate the hair and skin, but the hair tried to realx against the skin more instead of standing up, which you make happen instead with the brush and lather. At least that's how I thought it through

The cold causes the arrector pilli muscles to contract around the hair follicle making the hair stand up more erect. So you're getting a crisper cut through the hair which resonates differently.

Thanks for the explanation!

And, if that's the case, than does the hot water make those same muscles relax? I mean, it still would hydrate the hair and skin, but the hair tried to realx against the skin more instead of standing up, which you make happen instead with the brush and lather. At least that's how I thought it through

That's kind of my thought. My anatomy knowledge only goes so far. Perhaps a theoretical physicist can stop by to further explain things.

The cold causes the arrector pilli muscles to contract around the hair follicle making the hair stand up more erect. So you're getting a crisper cut through the hair which resonates differently.

Thanks for the explanation!

And, if that's the case, than does the hot water make those same muscles relax?  I mean, it still would hydrate the hair and skin, but the hair tried to realx against the skin more instead of standing up, which you make happen instead with the brush and lather.  At least that's how I thought it through

That's kind of my thought. My anatomy knowledge only goes so far. Perhaps a theoretical physicist can stop by to further explain things.

lol

All I know is that my planned shave for tomorrow, well, I'm not using a menthol soap, I want to use something different, buuuut, I'm eyeing my Snake Bite and looking at the fridge and... thoughts are popping into my mind

omg I could put my soap into the fridge along with my scuttle

I need help

Cold water shaves are great except I don't really enjoy cold water on my face. For me I'll save it for the summer. Though I can say I do get a close irritation free shave with cold water every time.

Put your alcohol based splashes in the freezer. I always keep some Aqua Velva Ice Blue in my freezer.

I tried it once and the shave was BBS with no irritation but it didn't feel right.

I tried it once and the shave was BBS with no irritation but it didn't feel right.

Try warm water for lathering and rinsing your razor and cold water for rinsing your face. That's what I did for last several months with great results. Lately I've been using cold water for everything and it works great too but I sometimes turn the water to warm for rinsing the razor to keep my face from being so cold. If using a mentholated soap like Margaritas in the Arctic the cold water intensifies the menthol to the point of a face freeze and it's just too much for me so I use warm water for lather and razor rinse on those shaves as well, but always cold water rinses.

Ah, see, I'm a cold weather kind of guy, I like feeling cool over hot or warm. So I love the face freeze! When the menthol is strong enough to make your eyes water, I'm happy lol

Put your alcohol based splashes in the freezer. I always keep some Aqua Velva Ice Blue in my freezer.

Just don't do this with osage orange - I can only imagine. Actually this might make a good video. I'm on it.

No other way for me but cold water shaving. It's refreshing and helps to sooth skin and razor bumps.