I am 69 years old and with the exception of one year in College I have always shaved with a DE razor, cake soap and brush. I fully get that this Forum is membered by DE shave aficionado's and in no way am I trying to ruffle any feathers here. My only intention is to post what I have done most of my life and in the real world of "pressed for time" shaving. There are times I go through the whole shaving rigamarole and do enjoy it. Most of the time I am going somewhere, meeting someone or going out to dinner and don't have the luxury of a full procedure 3 separate pass shave.
So here is what I do and it is quite simple. Not only does it take about 1/3 the time, but it gives me about 98% of a BBS shave too! When I apply lather I do so generously, and work on one quadrant at a time ONLY. I shave with the grain, then without rinsing the razor off, I shave against the grain, then a quick and slight light rinse of razor and then across the grain. By not rinsing the razor well, you keep lubrication on it. Soap remains on your face and it isn't dried up yet - that's why I one quadrant at a time. After the 3 quick passes, I go on to the next quadrant and do the same. This simple shave procedure produces a really great everyday shave, almost as good as when the whole lengthy procedure is done and my face is a less abraded as well. Of course this requires a good shave soap or cream that will hold up! On occasion, a little bit more soap can be used if necessary, but usually I don't as this tends to clog up the razor more and requires a thorough rinsing - not what I want. This works so well I do this more times than not.
This "quick shave" is not meant to replace what many here thoroughly enjoy, but being retired for almost 15 years now, I've got a lot to do these days - lol! Seriously, I feel busier now than when I worked - but the key is I am enjoying myself so much more now! Anyone pressed for time or who doesn't feel like spending 15 minutes in front of the mirror should try this if they haven't already.
So here is what I do and it is quite simple. Not only does it take about 1/3 the time, but it gives me about 98% of a BBS shave too! When I apply lather I do so generously, and work on one quadrant at a time ONLY. I shave with the grain, then without rinsing the razor off, I shave against the grain, then a quick and slight light rinse of razor and then across the grain. By not rinsing the razor well, you keep lubrication on it. Soap remains on your face and it isn't dried up yet - that's why I one quadrant at a time. After the 3 quick passes, I go on to the next quadrant and do the same. This simple shave procedure produces a really great everyday shave, almost as good as when the whole lengthy procedure is done and my face is a less abraded as well. Of course this requires a good shave soap or cream that will hold up! On occasion, a little bit more soap can be used if necessary, but usually I don't as this tends to clog up the razor more and requires a thorough rinsing - not what I want. This works so well I do this more times than not.
This "quick shave" is not meant to replace what many here thoroughly enjoy, but being retired for almost 15 years now, I've got a lot to do these days - lol! Seriously, I feel busier now than when I worked - but the key is I am enjoying myself so much more now! Anyone pressed for time or who doesn't feel like spending 15 minutes in front of the mirror should try this if they haven't already.
