The actual shaving part takes less than five minutes for a two pass shave. I strop before bed. I guess the whole process is twelve to fifteen minutes then I shower.
How long does it take you to shave?
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I build a great lather w bath soap in about 15-20 seconds. I prewet the soap in the bowl while the sink fills and my brush soaks. I dump out the water, shake the brush 3 times and swirl it in the soap for about 15-20 seconds, then paint it onto my wet face. That’s it.
I'm in the 15 minute range from when I get everything out to final cleanup for a normal shave. I can do it in less than 5 minutes if I'm in a rush, but that would have to be a brushless cream, like Cremo, and a sensor xl cart razor.
I much prefer my standard 15 minute DE shave with brush to the quick version though.
I much prefer my standard 15 minute DE shave with brush to the quick version though.
The shave itself maybe 5 to 7 minutes? I'll have to time it one of these days.
I wash my face with lots of hot soapy water. Nothing fancy, just liquid soap and a good rinse. Then I face-lather with a Simpson Berkeley and Arco stick. I immediately shave one pass wtg and rinse... Dry my face with a towel followed by a reckless splash of Skin Bracer and I'm DONE
A close, comfortable shave is what I go for. Not concerned about BBS or a shadow later in the day. I have a coarse beard but just not necessary for my cheeks/jaw to feel like a Cub Scout's. It looks clean when I'm done and I feel refreshed.
After the shave I wipe the razor down (avoiding water spots / soap residue), Shake out excess water and wipe the brush handle, dry the Old Spice mug (avoid water spots or soap residue). Every 7 days I change the blade, otherwise it's never disassembled.
- ATT Kronos H1 (Astra Platinum blade)
- Arko stick
- Simpson Berkeley
- 1940's Old Spice Mug (to soak the brush as I prep my face with a soapy wash)
- Skin Bracer aftershave
I wash my face with lots of hot soapy water. Nothing fancy, just liquid soap and a good rinse. Then I face-lather with a Simpson Berkeley and Arco stick. I immediately shave one pass wtg and rinse... Dry my face with a towel followed by a reckless splash of Skin Bracer and I'm DONE
A close, comfortable shave is what I go for. Not concerned about BBS or a shadow later in the day. I have a coarse beard but just not necessary for my cheeks/jaw to feel like a Cub Scout's. It looks clean when I'm done and I feel refreshed.
After the shave I wipe the razor down (avoiding water spots / soap residue), Shake out excess water and wipe the brush handle, dry the Old Spice mug (avoid water spots or soap residue). Every 7 days I change the blade, otherwise it's never disassembled.
- ATT Kronos H1 (Astra Platinum blade)
- Arko stick
- Simpson Berkeley
- 1940's Old Spice Mug (to soak the brush as I prep my face with a soapy wash)
- Skin Bracer aftershave
Face everyday about 15 minutes. Every other day when I add shaving my head it increases to around 30 minutes
The best I can figure is it takes me a bit less than 30 minutes. It depends on whether I'm having one of those zen moments or not while I'm massaging in my aftershave.
20 minutes with DE, longer with an open blade razor, and much longer if the open blade is a straight razor.
Somewhere around 15 mins most days.
Five mins to lather up, five mins to shave and five-ish mins to rinse off and clean up.
Five mins to lather up, five mins to shave and five-ish mins to rinse off and clean up.
Not long. I do single pass with a straight razor. The prep and cleanup are considerably longer than the shave itself. When I first started probably about 30 minutes. I’ve likely cut that in half now.
Between 10-15 minutes if we're including occasionally changing the blade (with a quick razor cleaning with old toothbrush), shaving, clean up, WH, balm, deodorant, Q-tip outside of ears, comb hair.
15-30 minutes for me, depending on how pressed I am.
Give or take: 40 - 45 minutes.
When I shave I do a face and head shave.
I use a razor blade 3-4 times before I discard.
With new blade closer to 45 minutes.
2nd, 3rd, 4th blade use closer to 40 minutes.
When I shave I do a face and head shave.
I use a razor blade 3-4 times before I discard.
With new blade closer to 45 minutes.
2nd, 3rd, 4th blade use closer to 40 minutes.
Let's call it 15mins -
Roughly 10min to perform a 2-pass SR shave plus a single-pass touchup with a DE or BIC Metal.
A couple mins to hydrate a brush and a couple mins to rinse down and wipe the counter dry.
I use the same soap per SOTM so it's readily available.
Something like:
Roughly 10min to perform a 2-pass SR shave plus a single-pass touchup with a DE or BIC Metal.
A couple mins to hydrate a brush and a couple mins to rinse down and wipe the counter dry.
I use the same soap per SOTM so it's readily available.
Something like:
20-25 minutes includes getting my gear out and ready, creating lather, 3 passes, and cleanup.
Being retired, I am in no rush to shave quickly--unless I have an early morning medical appointment--so I enjoy my time. From prep, through final clean up, my total daily shave time runs about 20 minutes.
Pre-Retirement around 10 minutes.
Post-Retirement in no hurry so about 30 to 40 minutes with prep, shave, clean up, pictures and comments for B&B.
Post-Retirement in no hurry so about 30 to 40 minutes with prep, shave, clean up, pictures and comments for B&B.
for me....about 30 to 40 mins start to finish.
I like to take my time and enjoy each step.
Currently Im not using my straights, (as i need to set up a balsa strop and sourcing materials here is not proving easy so just need to get around to ordering from the US thanks a DrMatt) but still using a dispoable straight or a feather in my Goodfella.
I wash my face, apply a preshave oil, then enjoy lathering and really taking time to work it. Then one pass WTG but going over same area a few times.
Splash lukewarm water to rinse, then clean equipment and dry brush. Then apply some skin food. If I have a tonic then I apply that first.
As Im in Japan no strong aftershave allowed but tbh ive been wearing some Juniper Sling.
I like to take my time and enjoy each step.
Currently Im not using my straights, (as i need to set up a balsa strop and sourcing materials here is not proving easy so just need to get around to ordering from the US thanks a DrMatt) but still using a dispoable straight or a feather in my Goodfella.
I wash my face, apply a preshave oil, then enjoy lathering and really taking time to work it. Then one pass WTG but going over same area a few times.
Splash lukewarm water to rinse, then clean equipment and dry brush. Then apply some skin food. If I have a tonic then I apply that first.
As Im in Japan no strong aftershave allowed but tbh ive been wearing some Juniper Sling.
The shave itself, about 5 minutes. With prep and clean-up, maybe 10 minutes.
Total time for tonight's shave was 5 minutes. I used a brushless cream and only did 1 pass. I will estimate less than 10 minutes total if using a brush.
Around 8-10 minutes.
