Does anyone rinse after each pass?

[stevec]

a quick splash of water/wipe over with wetted hands, i find this works well for me as a face latherer.

 

[moodymick]

Sometimes yes, depends on the product. Probably something I would do more often with soaps.

 

[ajmw89]

Just a wipe with a damp hand. More to find any missed spots

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[chrisbd]

Always rinse, force of habit. Probably doesn't make any difference.

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Chris

 

[Dipesh]

I just dampen. That way I don't wash the base layer of slickness away from face lathering.

 

[Dai Boy]

I never rinse between passes.

 

[Redfisher]

I used to do that, then I too realised that there was no point in doing so (leaving the faucet running).

I lather up and when I remove all the lather from my face, I dip my blade in a mug of cold water and remove for the next pass. I may have to swish the blade around a bit, but it works and all I use regarding water is a single mug.

I have one of those faucets that turns on and off. On rinse, off shave, repeat as needed....

 

[Austinoire]

I have one of those faucets that turns on and off. On rinse, off shave, repeat as needed....

So do I. Not a bad technique, but as a newb your method requires too many motions with my hands while trying to maneuver a sharp piece of steel across my face. But, tomato tomato.

 

[Austinoire]

@Redfisher (smile)

 

[Rufus]

I always have because it improves the slickness and cushioning of the subsequent lathering.

 

[dmpl]

I don't do a full rinse, more a wet wipe with my off hand to see how well the pass has gone.

I do the same

 

[Palmolive fox]

I tend to give my face a quick rinse with warm water so i can see the place that need attention on the next pass, also i find it gives extra slickness with the lather when applying the brush again..this works for me anyway..i'm still at a DE learning stage, and trying new and recommended methods out.

 

[FrankieG]

Just a quick rinse with cold water between passes for me. Keeps some of the slickness from the previous pass and seems to do an easier and better job re-lathering on damp skin.

 

[Scotshave]

For me, wet the hands with warm water...quick shake then rub hands over face and neck. Seems to give the right balance for two more passes (if wanted); especially with soaps...MWF in particular.

 

[Acer89]

I rinse after each pass and feel around for missed growth. It also allows me to add more pre-shave oil if needed. Wetting your face also helps to prevent the cream from drying out.

 

[Greybeard]

I rinse after every pass because the very act of each shaving pass exfoliates and dries out the skin. Not sure it makes a vast amount of difference given that each new application of the brush will re-moisturise...but hey, each to his own.