balderdash111

I was originally going to say this was for men only, but I guess it applies both ways.

However, please note that I am not talking about shaving privates. I'm thinking faces and, I guess, legs.

I've heard all sorts of schools of thought on this. Rather than hash them all out, I'll pose the question and my responses:

1) Against the grain or with the grain?

I'm all for against the grain, as I think it gives a closer shave. That said, whenever the "Queer Eye" crowd sees the victim shaving against the grain, they go bananas. What gives?

2) Cold water or hot water?

I mix the two. Hot water to wash (in the shower), then hot water again to wet face before shaving in sink. Apply cream, then use cold water on the blade to shave off. Whatever you want to rinse face afterwards.

I was once told that cold water made for a better shave for some reason (maybe b/c it gives goose bumps?), so this is my compromise.


Thoughts? Opinions?

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