when shaving, why does it seem like a warm razor cuts so much smoother than a cold one, regardless of the face’s temperature?

Question

the title
Fresh out of the shower, I begin to
Shave and I’ve noticed if I
Run the razor under cold
Water it’s seems like
It drags and burns more but running the razor under warm water seems to make it smoother.
Noticed this with multi-blade razors but seems even not so with a straight razor

In: Physics

Answer 1

Hot shower, steam . . . softens skin and hairs on face and scalp, opens pores. Makes shaving a breeze, and minimizes the chances of irritation, ingrown hairs, etc.

Putting anything “cold” against your skin is going to reverse these advantages, which is why it feels less “smooth”.

Also . . . save yourself some $$$ and get a proper razor and blades for shaving. Better for the environment, too.