Switched to cold water shaving a couple months ago, best thing I've done for my face since switching to safety razors! I do have a very sensitive neck and a very thick beard and even with the best handle/blade combo I could find, I was still getting cuts, irritation and razor burn after every shave. Cold water has been a life-saver for me- quicker prep time, great shave and no irritation. Thanks a lot for the video, like you said I highly recommend giving it a try, especially if you have sensitive skin.
I have battled razor bumps all my days. That stopped the moment I watched this video, bought an old super speed blue tip, and found an old mentholated can of Barbasol. Never had a better shave and with cold water....no pink skin/irritation later. Thanks man!
I tried rinsing my face in cold water before, during, and after the shave. It definitely helped reduce irritation on my neck where usually red splotches appear. It also felt very refreshing.
Hey Geo! Think it was about 6 years ago this guy got me started on safety razors and wet shaving, I also discovered cold water some years back and actually prefer it over a hot shave. For me at least hot water makes my skin feel more sensitive, also I like the feel of a cold shave seems it gets a closer cut. Rock on Geo, glad to see you still around and Shave Nation growing!
I have to thank geofatboy for his videos with shaving. Threw away my cartridge razor and spent a good $125 to get started with a safety razor. Did my first shave and my skin has never been this smooth. Thanks for everything!
Be careful tasting your alum block! I think I ingested a little too much of it one time and spent the next 24 hours throwing up! Also, thanks for all of your great videos Geo, you have really helped me over the last year since I've gotten into wet shaving.
Dave, The 34C is the most popular razor we sell at Shave Nation! www.shavenation.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=303_1_27&products_id=14 The 34C is the second most popular Razor that Merkur makes. Next to the 23C which holds the pole position! Both are great razors!
Living in Phoenix I can only get cold enough water off the tap for a cold shave in the winter. I don't do it for every shave in the winter, but I do love the results. It's likely my favorite way to shave. My skin loves it.
You are very cool, man. One fellow asked me how to reduce the sensitivity of the skin before shaving. When he steams who always cut, and irritated skin. I told him all the same thing as you. But now I'll do better, I'll send him your great video that he liked it too.
Getting a much closer shave with cold water! Thanks Geo ! I used to hate shaving but now I use a straight razor - following your vids, I now love shaving ! Peace bro !
I think I'll try cold water shaving tomorrow for my sunday morning shave. I still have some troubles here and there with razorburn and irritation, even with astras and a DE89. It's a lot less than what I got with cartridges and only in some specific trouble spots, but even still, a massive improvement in comfort over cartridges. I think cold water shaving might actually be the way it's supposed to be done. People use hot water because it softens up the beard, but then to get as close of a shave as possible in a single pass, you need to stretch and pull the skin to expose more follicles. Cold water on the other hand will tighten up the skin. To me this feels like basically the same thing as pulling the skin only backwards. As you said, the cold water seemed to stiffen up the beard. I think this is because it's tightening the skin, causing more of those hidden follicles to pop up and show themselves. Thus, resulting in a closer shave in one pass.
Geo....I just DE-shaved for the 2nd time. Its gonna take some time. Your vids are a great help and inspiration to do this. I appreciate the respect and effort you give to this. Very helpful. Thanks!
Well, color me surprised! Tried this when I shaved tonight and it actually seemed to work. Almost zero irritation compared to warm water, even after three passes. Will try it again next time.
Hi Geo A BIG Shout out from South Africa. Recently started wet shaving with a safety razor and haven't looked back. Your videos have been very helpful and informative. Kind Regards
Thank you for this video. I am new to wet shaving with a straight razor. Just tried cold shaving. It is indeed very soothing! Used a Proraso White Soap and it felt fantastic! Thank you once again.
I have sensitive skin & It's just a pain in the ass... I tried this way with the cold water I got a closer shave... almost no irritation... unbelievable... Thanks so much GEO! It did feel a bit brisk! but worth it! lol
I live in Australia (Sydney). In summer I always cold shave - 9am New Years Eve and its 27c already. I do not have sensitive skin but it just feels better.
Hello, very compliments for your videos. I'm many irritation problems whit warm water. Ice water is the solution... but... The blades live is shorter than in warm shaving. The last time I've used a blade with three shaves.. A disaster on my skin. So... only new blades in ice water shaving.
Hey, I had a question regarding the Edwin 89. I'm trying to choose between the 89 model and the newer version of it, the 8911. So please give me your opinion on which one will be more suitable in terms of balance, comfort, and most importantly skin sensitivity- which one is more forgiving on sensitive skin?
Great video! I agree that the cold water makes for a better shave - I have sensitive skin and the cold water seems to lave my shave with no irritation 👍
I really like Your videos very much. I was wondering could You maybe do a video how how to clean and disinfect Your razor and or tools of the trade. Thank You again.
Thank You for the fast info and for the video link on cleaning your tools for shaveing. I was wondering about how long should you what to clean them like this.Thanks again.
I shaved this morning using cold water wow what a difference , cut through my beard smoothly 3 pass even against the grain and super close, no neck irritation, gilette red tip.Why have I been using hot water all these years just makes my skin sensitive.
The cold water wont stiffen the hair as any water hot or cold softens hair. What it will do is tighten the skin and close the pores in turn the hair raises, like the fur on a cats tail. Water regardless of temperature softens dead cells like hair and fingernails.
*exactly* what i did when it was hot. i own both those razors and all proraso cream. i used the eukalyptus and the jagger (+astra platinum) with cold water. really really refreshing! i only get about 2 3-pass shaves out of the blades (any blades), before it drags and gets a little uncomfortable though.
In this video I chose popular items that most/many wet shavers have in their shave dens. I wanted to demonstrate the benefits of Cold Water Shaving and that a great shave can be had even with the basic tools and shaving cream. It really is refreshing!
Thanks much! It's always fun to try something different. I'm always up for a challenge! I liked it so much, I had to do the repeat performance at the end.
found the water temp to be somewhat irrelevant in terms of quality shave. sharp blade, decent product key for me. the brush actually warms up the lather, which seems counter productive during a cold shave, and what one wants during a traditional shave. I have a coarse Beard, so.I like heat. ymmv! your brave dude!
Geofatboy, great video. This might be a dumb question but is the hot shower/towel prep to soften the beard still important if you are going to throw cold water on it to stiffen the hairs right after?
Maybe I'm weird but I've never understood the whole hot shave thing. To me I feel the razor more and I get allot of redness. Using cold tap water it seems like I get a much closer shave with less work. Also I've been using the Israeli Personnas and 1 blade easily lasts me a week. I use the Merkur Futur and pull the razor blade and flip it after every shave. Another thing...I love the Merkur Futur set to 6. I guess I'm a aggressive razor guy. This combo really seems to be my sweet spot.
Michael Justice Once you find what works best for you, then ride that baby till the wheels fall off! I don't think flipping the blade makes any difference but, if it works for you, then roll with it!
Hot water shaves always irritate my neck area, esp in winter. So, I've developed this cold water shaving routine w\ Merkur 34c: (0. Get a separate electric brush head just for your face/neck) 1. Disinfect brush head and DE blade (Voskhod) in barbicide solution or rubbing alcohol (10 mins) 2. Apply moisturizing cream 3. Exfoliate neck and face w/ electric toothbrush 4. Apply oil with low comedogenic rating, e.g. grape seed or castor oil 5. Build lather directly on your face! I use synthetic brush (Vikings Blade) and Derby shaving cream 6. Shave. Optional: wear Vanquisher swim goggles if you have an eye-related traumatophobia 6.1. Rinse face after each pass 6.2. Re-apply oil/lather 7. Apply aftershave -> brush teeth -> rinse face 8. Take icy cold shower in a spring 3mm wetsuit (~2 mins) I actually feel and look 5 years younger after such shave. Total time: ~15-20 mins. Each shave should be treated as a medical procedure IMHO
Geo, I've been using a standard badger brush for about a year now. I've heard of different types of badger hair. What type would you recommend. Also, I use your GeoBowl. I have to say, that bowl is amazing.
Hey Geo I always wonder when are you going to do a video on shaving with the Muhle R89 (classic grande). I heard it has the same head like the Edwin Jagger de 89 only a different handle. I am curious to know if there is any difference between the 2 safety razors
Hey! Thanks for yet another great video. You helped get me and a couple of buddies into wetshaving about a year ago and we always enjoy your videos! I gotta try this out as I do get irritation at the corners of my mouth. You rock, keep on doing the videos, I think they're down to earth, entertaining, and helpful.
I love cold water shaves. My skin is really sensitive and benefits from cold water shaving. Problem is I do live in Canada and winter here....you know what I mean.
I catch your drift.... Snow Drift! I agree, cold water shaving is great in the summertime. I'll definitely have reverted back to my hot water and hot face cloth by the time the snow flies in Chi-Town! www.shavenation.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=328_79&products_id=1211
***** You know you're not supposed to shave outside in the winter right? :) I can't see too much of an issue with cold shaving in the winter since the house is heated.
Love shaving with cool water. If I shower beforehand, it's almost always a hot shower, but throughout my shaves I use the cool water from the sink. Don't know that I've noticed a big difference in results when it comes to hot water vs cold water, but I like how the cool water feels on my face.
Hey man, can you tell me how much time did you needed to perform a shave with a double edge razor without a single cut? I started using double edge razor 2 weeks ago and i always end up with minimum of 5 cuts. Sorry for bad english
Wow geo u one crazy fool lol. Must say i tried this after watching ur vid and its daammmmb cold but I got a really good close shave with my grandfather double edge. Im looking in to straight shavin and have purchased my first straight but Im havin a prob that hope u can help with please. I cant seem to get my blade sharp enuf to cut hair? Any tips please i wud be so greatful. Using wet stone and leather strop but To no avail please help?
Geo I believe I read somewhere that when you shave with the cold water it makes the muscles in the face tighten up and therefore raising the hairs of the face for a better cutting angle.
I definitely will not argue with that, sounds about right to me! After a good application of cold water my face sure felt like crisp and stiff. The beard did as well. Thanks for posting.
I recently got a brand new straight razor and it is getting time to hone it. I have attempted to hone an antique straight razor, on my norton 4k/8k stone, for practice before I tried to on my new razor, but I haven't been able to get it as sharp as I would like. Any advice?
Hey Geo, im new with the DE razor and have been shaving for the last 3 weeks with the typical hot shower and warm water for shaving...For some reason my face gets really irritated and I don't know if its because im pressing to hard on my face or doing more than one pass per lather...I guess ill try cold water shave and see how it goes but my question is "It seems that you are doing more than 3 passes per spot per lather"...Doesn't that irritate someone with sensitive skin? Also, with cold water can you do a With the Grain - Across the Grain pass? I apologize for my ignorance.. Hope you can help! Thanks!
I recently started using coconut oil only as a substitute. No cream or foam. I've been getting great results with that. You ever tried that. Any opinions ?
hi Sir , I want to buy a brand new non adjustable razor and it must be brand new for hygine reason's. I do not want a slant. looked at the Bluebirds Revenge Scimitar , Edwin Jagger DE89 , Merkur 38C Barberpole , Merkur 34C , Muhle R89 and I know there are many more out there. do you have one that would give me a close shave and remember a non adjustable is what I want .. Thanks.
I like rubbing an ice cube on my face after a hot shave and I personally think it really has a great effect getting no irritation and a really close shave.
After a good cold or hot shave use a cube of ice to rub on ur neck to cool off and close your pores before an alum block and witch haze! Talk about kills the irritation !!!
***** hehe, I knew you'd appreciate the reference :) Are you brick&mortar as well? I'll have to make it a priority to swing by when we get a chance to visit ChiTown
LOL This would be one hell of a wake-up routine :P. BTW sometimes I rub ice on my face after a shave- have you heard of that before? It seems to combat razor burn a bit.
I get irritation free shaves with hot water. Cold doesn't work for me. But shaving just with the grain, Geo? That's no real test for a cold water shave. Go against the grain, too.
Hey can you please help me. I find it impossible to get a smooth shave. I use a safety razor I do 3 passes as shown in this video I have really sensitive skin and the hairs on my face is really thought To get a close shave I have to shave against the grain and even then Its not a baby smooth shave and my skin feels uncomfortable
You're right Brian. I did a quick search and found this: The Iceman Cometh: th-cam.com/video/ZtXSUcFlvNA/w-d-xo.html A lot of big stars in the movie. I think its been made-remade a couple of times.
Switched to cold water shaving a couple months ago, best thing I've done for my face since switching to safety razors! I do have a very sensitive neck and a very thick beard and even with the best handle/blade combo I could find, I was still getting cuts, irritation and razor burn after every shave. Cold water has been a life-saver for me- quicker prep time, great shave and no irritation. Thanks a lot for the video, like you said I highly recommend giving it a try, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Bet 💯😤
thanks for the comment. wouldn't have even thought of it really. Will give it a go. I have a bad patch on one side on my neck ( it's a swirl)
Cold benefits everyone. It’s a scientific fact. They all lied to us for using hot water.
shaving is far more fun and to look forward to since switching over to a safety razor. thanks geo!
We have been brainwashed so many years. Can't wait to receive my safety razor and follow your steps.
I've watched you shave more times than id like to admit and your videos still never get old!
Thanks very much.
Just trying to keep it real...
Real Cold!
I have battled razor bumps all my days. That stopped the moment I watched this video, bought an old super speed blue tip, and found an old mentholated can of Barbasol. Never had a better shave and with cold water....no pink skin/irritation later. Thanks man!
Your lather always looks so good.
It could be the magic qualities of the Geo Bowl!
www.shavenation.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=328_15&products_id=1068
I tried rinsing my face in cold water before, during, and after the shave. It definitely helped reduce irritation on my neck where usually red splotches appear. It also felt very refreshing.
Hey Geo! Think it was about 6 years ago this guy got me started on safety razors and wet shaving, I also discovered cold water some years back and actually prefer it over a hot shave. For me at least hot water makes my skin feel more sensitive, also I like the feel of a cold shave seems it gets a closer cut. Rock on Geo, glad to see you still around and Shave Nation growing!
+Dave Stormcloak
Thanks a lot Dave!
I'll keep on keepin' on!
Another benefit..... No steaming up of the mirror!!
Character , personality , & good skills , thanks for passing on your knowledge.
Don’t forget charisma.
I have to thank geofatboy for his videos with shaving. Threw away my cartridge razor and spent a good $125 to get started with a safety razor. Did my first shave and my skin has never been this smooth. Thanks for everything!
Be careful tasting your alum block! I think I ingested a little too much of it one time and spent the next 24 hours throwing up! Also, thanks for all of your great videos Geo, you have really helped me over the last year since I've gotten into wet shaving.
Yep, have them both !
Love the Merkur 34C, its my first double edged razor and I love it
Dave,
The 34C is the most popular razor we sell at Shave Nation!
www.shavenation.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=303_1_27&products_id=14
The 34C is the second most popular Razor that Merkur makes.
Next to the 23C which holds the pole position!
Both are great razors!
Living in Phoenix I can only get cold enough water off the tap for a cold shave in the winter. I don't do it for every shave in the winter, but I do love the results. It's likely my favorite way to shave. My skin loves it.
You are very cool, man. One fellow asked me how to reduce the sensitivity of the skin before shaving. When he steams who always cut, and irritated skin. I told him all the same thing as you. But now I'll do better, I'll send him your great video that he liked it too.
Getting a much closer shave with cold water! Thanks Geo ! I used to hate shaving but now I use a straight razor - following your vids, I now love shaving ! Peace bro !
I think I'll try cold water shaving tomorrow for my sunday morning shave. I still have some troubles here and there with razorburn and irritation, even with astras and a DE89. It's a lot less than what I got with cartridges and only in some specific trouble spots, but even still, a massive improvement in comfort over cartridges.
I think cold water shaving might actually be the way it's supposed to be done. People use hot water because it softens up the beard, but then to get as close of a shave as possible in a single pass, you need to stretch and pull the skin to expose more follicles. Cold water on the other hand will tighten up the skin. To me this feels like basically the same thing as pulling the skin only backwards. As you said, the cold water seemed to stiffen up the beard. I think this is because it's tightening the skin, causing more of those hidden follicles to pop up and show themselves. Thus, resulting in a closer shave in one pass.
Geo....I just DE-shaved for the 2nd time. Its gonna take some time. Your vids are a great help and inspiration to do this. I appreciate the respect and effort you give to this. Very helpful. Thanks!
Well, color me surprised! Tried this when I shaved tonight and it actually seemed to work. Almost zero irritation compared to warm water, even after three passes. Will try it again next time.
Hi Geo
A BIG Shout out from South Africa. Recently started wet shaving with a safety razor and haven't looked back. Your videos have been very helpful and informative.
Kind Regards
Thanks Nuno!
Big Ups from the USA!
Thank you for this video. I am new to wet shaving with a straight razor. Just tried cold shaving. It is indeed very soothing! Used a Proraso White Soap and it felt fantastic! Thank you once again.
Another very informative video Geo. I've learned loads about wet shaving from your channel. Keep up the good work. Subscribed.
I have sensitive skin & It's just a pain in the ass... I tried this way with the cold water I got a closer shave... almost no irritation... unbelievable... Thanks so much GEO! It did feel a bit brisk! but worth it! lol
I'm a fan of cold water shaving. Raises the hairs for an easy, fast shave as you said. I don't know how I'll feel about it this winter though. :)
Agreed Will,
See below.
I’ve noticed I tend to cold water shave in the summer and warm water shave in the winter.
Hey Geo. Tried out the cold water shaving and it was absolutely amazing, thanks for the video. :)
Hope you are doing great.
Adam
I love cold shaving with my Parker Shavette as well
I live in Australia (Sydney). In summer I always cold shave - 9am New Years Eve and its 27c already. I do not have sensitive skin but it just feels better.
Hello, very compliments for your videos. I'm many irritation problems whit warm water. Ice water is the solution... but... The blades live is shorter than in warm shaving. The last time I've used a blade with three shaves.. A disaster on my skin. So... only new blades in ice water shaving.
Very nice channel with lots of good and useful information, thanks!!
I’ve always been minimalist (straight razor and canned shave gel) so cold shaved work great for me.
I've noticed cold water shaving was better during a holiday where there was no access to hot water lol
It works!
Hey, I had a question regarding the Edwin 89. I'm trying to choose between the 89 model and the newer version of it, the 8911. So please give me your opinion on which one will be more suitable in terms of balance, comfort, and most importantly skin sensitivity- which one is more forgiving on sensitive skin?
Great video! I agree that the cold water makes for a better shave - I have sensitive skin and the cold water seems to lave my shave with no irritation 👍
Thanks for sharing!
I really like Your videos very much. I was wondering could You maybe do a video how how to clean and disinfect Your razor and or tools of the trade. Thank You again.
Thanks much,
Check this one out, let me know if you have any questions.
th-cam.com/video/7YAEU5x48T8/w-d-xo.html
Geo.
Thank You for the fast info and for the video link on cleaning your tools for shaveing.
I was wondering about how long should you what to clean them like this.Thanks again.
I shaved this morning using cold water wow what a difference , cut through my beard smoothly 3 pass even against the grain and super close, no neck irritation, gilette red tip.Why have I been using hot water all these years just makes my skin sensitive.
The cold water wont stiffen the hair as any water hot or cold softens hair. What it will do is tighten the skin and close the pores in turn the hair raises, like the fur on a cats tail. Water regardless of temperature softens dead cells like hair and fingernails.
That's what I was thinking
@@Ferbocarbo smart man
Amazing thanks
*exactly* what i did when it was hot. i own both those razors and all proraso cream.
i used the eukalyptus and the jagger (+astra platinum) with cold water. really really refreshing!
i only get about 2 3-pass shaves out of the blades (any blades), before it drags and gets a little uncomfortable though.
In this video I chose popular items that most/many wet shavers have in their shave dens.
I wanted to demonstrate the benefits of Cold Water Shaving and that a great shave can be had even with the basic tools and shaving cream.
It really is refreshing!
Geofatboy great vids buddy... can you do a few reviews on shaving mirrors as we never see that side of executive shaving
Hey Geo, i'm just wondering where on your store is the ShaveNation straight razor case like the one you have behind you?
Super cold! Ha man that was awesome. You looked a little too excited to put your face in that bowl of ice water! I enjoyed the added sound FX.
Thanks much!
It's always fun to try something different.
I'm always up for a challenge!
I liked it so much, I had to do the repeat performance at the end.
Really interesting and fun video - thanks!
Thank Tim,
Nice mustache!
***** That made my day - cheers!
found the water temp to be somewhat irrelevant in terms of quality shave. sharp blade, decent product key for me. the brush actually warms up the lather, which seems counter productive during a cold shave, and what one wants during a traditional shave. I have a coarse Beard, so.I like heat. ymmv! your brave dude!
Geofatboy, great video. This might be a dumb question but is the hot shower/towel prep to soften the beard still important if you are going to throw cold water on it to stiffen the hairs right after?
Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try cold water shaving to see what kind of results I can get with my Merkur 37C slant that you sold me.
Man that's a good razor upgraded from the 34C to the slant and love it...
let me guess, you still have yours and still enjoy it?
Maybe I'm weird but I've never understood the whole hot shave thing. To me I feel the razor more and I get allot of redness. Using cold tap water it seems like I get a much closer shave with less work. Also I've been using the Israeli Personnas and 1 blade easily lasts me a week. I use the Merkur Futur and pull the razor blade and flip it after every shave. Another thing...I love the Merkur Futur set to 6. I guess I'm a aggressive razor guy. This combo really seems to be my sweet spot.
Michael Justice
Once you find what works best for you, then ride that baby till the wheels fall off!
I don't think flipping the blade makes any difference but, if it works for you, then roll with it!
Hot water shaves always irritate my neck area, esp in winter. So, I've developed this cold water shaving routine w\ Merkur 34c:
(0. Get a separate electric brush head just for your face/neck)
1. Disinfect brush head and DE blade (Voskhod) in barbicide solution or rubbing alcohol (10 mins)
2. Apply moisturizing cream
3. Exfoliate neck and face w/ electric toothbrush
4. Apply oil with low comedogenic rating, e.g. grape seed or castor oil
5. Build lather directly on your face! I use synthetic brush (Vikings Blade) and Derby shaving cream
6. Shave. Optional: wear Vanquisher swim goggles if you have an eye-related traumatophobia
6.1. Rinse face after each pass
6.2. Re-apply oil/lather
7. Apply aftershave -> brush teeth -> rinse face
8. Take icy cold shower in a spring 3mm wetsuit (~2 mins)
I actually feel and look 5 years younger after such shave. Total time: ~15-20 mins. Each shave should be treated as a medical procedure IMHO
Bravo! Real ice man! And bathed in icy water and shaved ice water!
I think my face is still cold!
Good times!
As always Geo,great videos
Would you use your straight razor with the cold water too?
Marti
Geo,
I've been using a standard badger brush for about a year now. I've heard of different types of badger hair. What type would you recommend. Also, I use your GeoBowl. I have to say, that bowl is amazing.
Could you try a cold shave with liquid nitrogen?
Hey Geo I always wonder when are you going to do a video on shaving with the Muhle R89 (classic grande).
I heard it has the same head like the Edwin Jagger de 89 only a different handle.
I am curious to know if there is any difference between the 2 safety razors
Pretty fast shave for a Feather blade, man they are sharp !!!!!
I'm assuming you use cold tap water to rinse the blade? How cold is too cold- can use ice water in a glass to rinse the blade?
I think that hot water does a better job of rinsing the residue from the blade.
Geo, is shave nation only an online store? Do you do walk-ins?
I’ll try the cold water and see how it is going on
Again thanks for useful tips
Hey! Thanks for yet another great video. You helped get me and a couple of buddies into wetshaving about a year ago and we always enjoy your videos! I gotta try this out as I do get irritation at the corners of my mouth.
You rock, keep on doing the videos, I think they're down to earth, entertaining, and helpful.
Thanks Owen,
I will keep them coming!
Hi Geo just a few doubts - why didn't you try a 3 pass cold shave? And how does a cold shave extend the life of your blade? Thanks.
Since you did the cold water shave that's all i've been doing and all i can say is my face has never felt better.
I love cold water shaves. My skin is really sensitive and benefits from cold water shaving. Problem is I do live in Canada and winter here....you know what I mean.
I catch your drift.... Snow Drift!
I agree, cold water shaving is great in the summertime.
I'll definitely have reverted back to my hot water and hot face cloth by the time the snow flies in Chi-Town!
www.shavenation.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=328_79&products_id=1211
***** You know you're not supposed to shave outside in the winter right? :) I can't see too much of an issue with cold shaving in the winter since the house is heated.
Love shaving with cool water. If I shower beforehand, it's almost always a hot shower, but throughout my shaves I use the cool water from the sink. Don't know that I've noticed a big difference in results when it comes to hot water vs cold water, but I like how the cool water feels on my face.
+KingofWisdom
Thanks for the post King!
Brave man.
I took it a little further and used water from the fridge and I have to say it's been working flawlessly. Sounds weird but works
License to C-H-I-L-L!
@@geofatboy I think the cold metal of the razor has some anti-inflamatory effect..
Hey man, can you tell me how much time did you needed to perform a shave with a double edge razor without a single cut? I started using double edge razor 2 weeks ago and i always end up with minimum of 5 cuts. Sorry for bad english
I always hated that cold shave in the field . I did it more than once.
Wow geo u one crazy fool lol. Must say i tried this after watching ur vid and its daammmmb cold but I got a really good close shave with my grandfather double edge. Im looking in to straight shavin and have purchased my first straight but Im havin a prob that hope u can help with please. I cant seem to get my blade sharp enuf to cut hair? Any tips please i wud be so greatful. Using wet stone and leather strop but To no avail please help?
Geo I believe I read somewhere that when you shave with the cold water it makes the muscles in the face tighten up and therefore raising the hairs of the face for a better cutting angle.
I definitely will not argue with that, sounds about right to me!
After a good application of cold water my face sure felt like crisp and stiff.
The beard did as well.
Thanks for posting.
Geo, I gotta tell you cold is the way to go. the best shave ever!!!!!! porazo, edwin jagger,, baby smooth!!!! with no irratation.
Hah!
I hate to say I told you so....
OK I won't.
I'm lovin' it too!
Hi Geo, I don't eat my Alum Bloc on purpose, but some times I taste it on my lips, and i like the taste. (Is that weird?)
I recently got a brand new straight razor and it is getting time to hone it. I have attempted to hone an antique straight razor, on my norton 4k/8k stone, for practice before I tried to on my new razor, but I haven't been able to get it as sharp as I would like. Any advice?
do you wash off your razor with cold water as well or just warm water?
Hey Geo, im new with the DE razor and have been shaving for the last 3 weeks with the typical hot shower and warm water for shaving...For some reason my face gets really irritated and I don't know if its because im pressing to hard on my face or doing more than one pass per lather...I guess ill try cold water shave and see how it goes but my question is "It seems that you are doing more than 3 passes per spot per lather"...Doesn't that irritate someone with sensitive skin? Also, with cold water can you do a With the Grain - Across the Grain pass? I apologize for my ignorance.. Hope you can help! Thanks!
Awesome Geo
Thank you Robert!
Dude your videos rock; keep them up
Robert Gray
Thanks Robert!
hi geo, good vid. What blades were you using?
Father Hi-Stainless Double Edge razor blades
I switched to cold water shaving 2 months ago
I get better shaves and no skin irritation I will not go back to the hassle of hot water shaving 😃
Hi Geo,
When do you make your next video? TH-cam is becoming boring without your videos. :-)
Thanks Geo. I might try a cold water shave, but no bucket soaking for my face.
Try it with your cold water from the faucet Ronnie, it works just as well!
***** Thanks Geo. That's my plan. Probably in a little bit. Face and head. That Bakblade is pretty nice too man. Just sayin'
I recently started using coconut oil only as a substitute. No cream or foam. I've been getting great results with that. You ever tried that. Any opinions ?
I've tried olive oil, but wasn't happy with the result.
hi Sir , I want to buy a brand new non adjustable razor and it must be brand new for hygine reason's.
I do not want a slant.
looked at the Bluebirds Revenge Scimitar , Edwin Jagger DE89 , Merkur 38C Barberpole , Merkur 34C , Muhle R89 and I know there are many more out there.
do you have one that would give me a close shave and remember a non adjustable is what I want .. Thanks.
If you put your shave cream in the fridge would it be even better?
I like rubbing an ice cube on my face after a hot shave and I personally think it really has a great effect getting no irritation and a really close shave.
After a good cold or hot shave use a cube of ice to rub on ur neck to cool off and close your pores before an alum block and witch haze! Talk about kills the irritation !!!
I live in Indonesia. Do not have hot water. So basically I never shaved using hot water since the early 2000s.
Do you have a way you can boil water?
Is it just me or does proraso shave cream start to dry out on your face rather quickly?
Whoa! 4x face in the ice bucket!
Thanks for the info Geo :)
Once is never enough!
If your gonna do it, you gotta do it big!
***** that's the ol' Walter White spirit!
:)
Jammin GI James
Lol! " I Am The One Who Knocks!"
***** hehe, I knew you'd appreciate the reference :)
Are you brick&mortar as well?
I'll have to make it a priority to swing by when we get a chance to visit ChiTown
LOL i didn't think you were serious in the last vid!
Looking to buy a Non Adjustable safety razor.
which is the best one you have ever used.
Check out the HD34C, DE89, and the R89 at: www.shavenation.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=303_1
Clear the runways boys here comes a cold shave
yeahh buddyyy
hey geo, please let me have your email so i can send you that photo of my shaving bowl we talked about.
LOL This would be one hell of a wake-up routine :P. BTW sometimes I rub ice on my face after a shave- have you heard of that before? It seems to combat razor burn a bit.
Yes, I have heard of gliding an ice cube across the face post shave.
Feels Great!
I find with cold water shaving my lather is much creamier and slicker for a smoother close shave.
Did you ever performed a cold water shave with a straight razor? Greethings from Switzerland
I started cold shaving because I cannot use my shavette without gouging myself & the hot water doesn't help!
I get irritation free shaves with hot water. Cold doesn't work for me. But shaving just with the grain, Geo? That's no real test for a cold water shave. Go against the grain, too.
I'm a girl. I'm just learning here.. does this work for legs? And is it safe to shave on goosebumps
Can we see a cold shave with a Feather straight razor next
I haven't tried it with a straight razor yet...
Thanks for the tip, I'll have to give it a go.
Doing a cold water shave with a straight in a few minutes here. Then using the Feather Artist Club with Pro blade to shave my head.
can you go agianst the grain with the cold water shave?
no absolutely not
Hey can you please help me.
I find it impossible to get a smooth shave. I use a safety razor
I do 3 passes as shown in this video
I have really sensitive skin and the hairs on my face is really thought
To get a close shave I have to shave against the grain and even then Its not a baby smooth shave and my skin feels uncomfortable
For hours after that. Please help me its driving me nuts.. I tried everything and I can't get a smooth shave that leaves my skin feeling healthy
You know you've made it when Conan does a bit about you.
Lol!
I'll know I've really made it when Conan has me on his show!
th-cam.com/video/OSHMadSJXmw/w-d-xo.html
The Iceman Cometh. Atta boy Geo. [I think it was a movie]
You're right Brian.
I did a quick search and found this:
The Iceman Cometh: th-cam.com/video/ZtXSUcFlvNA/w-d-xo.html
A lot of big stars in the movie.
I think its been made-remade a couple of times.