Thread: Morning Shave vs Evening Shave

Originally Posted by Jake77

I'd hate to see him out for an evening and the alarm go off to have to go shave

I'm guessing Jimbo would just be like Batman when he sees the bat-signal up in the sky... Drop everything, disappear into the shadows, then reappear BBS... Baby Bat Smooth.

I'm a little late chiming in on this one. I am new, too. I started in early September and it still takes me 40 minutes for a 3 pass, irritation free shave. I'm not a morning person, so I chose to do an evening shave as well. I am still nearly BBS in the morning, but I become a socially acceptable shave by 5pm. This works for me so I can take the time I need to take. Early this week, I tried to rush it and ended up with a lot of stinging and irritation on my neck. I learned my lesson and only straight shave when I have the proper time to devote to it (late evening). I'm sure speed with come with experience. I keep a DE around in case I absolutely have to get it done quickly.

That's interesting. The angle that I need to hold my razor to get a very smooth shave on my neck is a bit awkward, but then again I've been shaving with a straight razor for less than a week. Anyhow, I've wondered if those curved blades were hype or did they give some advantage. Good info AndrewJM.

...been reading about razors so much I'm hallucinating about them. Would have sworn I saw a post about a razor with a smile profile!

My very first Straight Razor shave was on a Sunday afternoon
I did all the normal newbie mistakes - lather was too dry, too much pressure, went for full face shave with a cheapie Pakistan razor I thought was sharp.
Razor burn was painful for sure as were the cuts.

Then I found SRP and started the journey to learn a lifetime skill.
With months of learning and patience the skills have become much better.
Perseverance is the key for anybody into straight razor shaving.
Every time I shave something else is learned.
Enjoy the process - it is definitely worth it.

Never fear chaps, I carry a straight and a mobile strop with me wherever I am. Actually, with the G20 in Bris-vegas for the next few weeks I guess I shouldn't be carrying a straight with me but whatever...

For those who wondered, in fact I have a reference hair. I had it surgically enhanced so it is exactly the right length, is fluorescent yellow, and stands straight up. So I always know when it is time to shave. Though I have to say I like the idea of a bat signal...

James.

Yes you can take longer in the evening, but the feeling of going to work straight after a shave is much nicer for me. Yes I get up 20-30 mins earlier to but I enjoy doing it.

Jake 77, you're dal man...shaving the back of your head with the blade. I bow down.

You mentioned getting into bed after a sweet shave. I'm surprised nobody else mentions this. I shave at night and get into bed...I'm married.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Never fear chaps, I carry a straight and a mobile strop with me wherever I am. Actually, with the G20 in Bris-vegas for the next few weeks I guess I shouldn't be carrying a straight with me but whatever...

James.

Cream or puck?

Does this imply a"manpurse"?

Dave

Originally Posted by mhughes

You mentioned getting into bed after a sweet shave. I'm surprised nobody else mentions this. I shave at night and get into bed...I'm married.

I did in a round about way :<0) Young men being on the chase, want to have a fresh shave when stepping out for the evening. Pleasing the wife is the same thing although some of us found it no help, if you know what I mean.