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    It takes me about 30mins. to do a 3 pass shave. I've always shaved in the evenings except on weekends. That way I can take my time and enjoy the relaxing experience of it all

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    I do a WTG/ATG two pass shave with some touching up and get it done from lathering through clean-up in 10 minutes or less. I don't think I could look at my face for any longer than that without becoming ill.

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    What is the alum block for? rust proof?
    I am still waiting my first razor to arrive by the way.

    Quote Originally Posted by nessmuck View Post
    Shave at night is a plus!!!You dont have all that stress as you would with a morning shave. A 3 pass shave at night will take about 25-30 minutes start to finish,stropping ,making lather,clean brush and razor and scuttle,strop razor and oil,apply alum block,rinse,aftershave etc. A 2 pass alittle quicker,and thats after you have a year under your belt !!!!

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    One pass, I try to keep improving my technique so that every shave is better that the last one. Would more passes make an improvement? Yes, but one pass forces me to concentrate on how and what I am doing. I shave in the morning and start to finish it takes 17 minutes. No messing around. I wash my face strop the razor, whip up the soap and shave. I gave up the wet towel etc. as it did not help the shave.

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    +1 DMHarpers comments.

    I'm pretty new and shave in the evenings as well. Takes about 45 minutes for the whole process. I hope to be able to switch to mornings once my proficiency allows.

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    Who cares how long it takes, for me it's like taking a ride in the convertible on a summer day. I do agree on the night shave, although I alternate to days occasionally. I office from home and right now it's slow so I sometimes shave around 10AM after morning business. Just me and the dogs, how sweet it is.
    I wrap it around my shower so it takes me an hour for the whole thing.

    Shave On!

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    Quote Originally Posted by remingtonmarlin View Post
    What is the alum block for? rust proof?
    I am still waiting my first razor to arrive by the way.
    I believe (as I'm a newb in this) that the alum block is to stop bleeders....with a bit of sting....sounds like a necessity when you use a str8 blade....I think it's basically a block you wet and rub on any nicks or cuts.....

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    It closes the pores and acts as a mild antisceptic... gives a nice sting/tingle.
    After you've given your face the cold water rinse, run some cold water over the block and just rub it over your face/neck. I just use a styptic pencil, they're about 2 bucks at the drugstore.

    Shave On!

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    Does anyone see my license plate picture in these posts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by chipvj View Post
    Does anyone see my license plate picture in these posts?
    I don't see it, but perhaps that's only because it isn't there.

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