I still enjoy fast shaves.

[guitarslinger]

I’ve heard people say it can’t be a hobby or a passion if you don’t slow way down to enjoy the process.

I disagree with this. I enjoy fast shaves just as much. I enjoy ANY shaving.

 

[Badgerstate36]

I find a DE with Barbasol to be an enjoyable and fast shave.

 

[shaversnapper]

Doesn't have to be slow to be a hobby, many people only have a few minutes at a time to devote to something they love that brings them joy. Doesn't make it any less a hobby.

Quality vs quantity any day.

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

I enjoy fast shaves just as much.

How fast?

 

[guitarslinger]

How fast?

Haven’t timed it, but today I had to rush. Shower shave. Nivea sensitive cream. Synthetic brush. Hand/Face lather. Schick easy rider injector type L. One pass with touch ups. Cold water rinse.

Quick splash of Tcheon Fung Sing mastro miche.

Got a pretty darn good shave. Fwiw, I usually take twice as long and use a soap, but 25% of the time, I need to hurry.

 

[Brutus]

If getting a shave done in the least time was the objective, I certainly wouldn’t be using straights and I might not be using safety razors either.

For me it’s the opposite, a traditional wet shave gives me a short reprieve to slow down and reflect on the day ahead before I go out there.


B.

 

[R100]

I find a DE with Barbasol to be an enjoyable and fast shave.

I did this today. Barbasol is my go to fast shave cream.

 

[It's Hedley]

If getting a shave done in the least time was the objective, I certainly wouldn’t be using straights and I might not be using safety razors either.

For me it’s the opposite, a traditional wet shave gives me a short reprieve to slow down and reflect on the day ahead before I go out there.


B.

+1

 

[guitarslinger]

If getting a shave done in the least time was the objective, I certainly wouldn’t be using straights and I might not be using safety razors either.

For me it’s the opposite, a traditional wet shave gives me a short reprieve to slow down and reflect on the day ahead before I go out there.


B.

I never said I tried to be fast for the sake of speed. I’m just saying, being hurried doesn’t zap away my enjoyment. It’s still the highlight of my day, even in a rush.

 

[John Rose]

Haven’t timed it, but today I had to rush. Shower shave. Nivea sensitive cream. Synthetic brush. Hand/Face lather. Schick easy rider injector type L. One pass with touch ups. Cold water rinse.

Quick splash of Tcheon Fung Sing mastro miche.

Got a pretty darn good shave. Fwiw, I usually take twice as long and use a soap, but 25% of the time, I need to hurry.

I was going to say that if I was in a hurry I'd use a Schick injector and face-lather with a stick.
I rarely have to hurry. I'm retired.

 

[guitarslinger]

I was going to say that if I was in a hurry I'd use a Schick injector and face-lather with a stick.
I rarely have to hurry. I'm retired.

Injectors shave themselves. They really are a great design.

 

[razorhead63]

I’m kinda the opposite. I really enjoy slow shaves in the evening usually. I am currently unemployed so I have a lot of spare time to do it. My quickest shaves happen with Barbasol and a blade that’s still plenty sharp. Normally though I take my time. BBS is the norm for me.

 

[Macfrommichigan]

Hmm. Back when. Fast shaves in the Army. Fast shaves when late for work. No joy.

Retired. No rush. No hurry.

 

[tonich]

If you can still notice the razor moves it is not fast enough shaving.

 

[AimlessWanderer]

Most of my shaves take less than five minutes. If I linger, they might take fifteen. I enjoy both, and just follow the mood on the day.

 

[D1dad]

After using a DE for 30 plus years I enjoy it when it’s done. To be honest I dread shaving for the most part. I will say that after using a Barbasol cart, and a can of dollar store shave cream on a 4 day getaway with the wife to Florida, I remember why I never went that route.

 

[BigJ]

Hmm. Back when. Fast shaves in the Army. Fast shaves when late for work. No joy.

Retired. No rush. No hurry.

You are a man after my own heart Sir!! The point is to enjoy the journey!!