Thread: How long for the routine shave?

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Originally Posted by geekinsyde

Ok...newb here again to ask a few questions.....So I'm sure there are a few out there who run into this problem.....fitting a new routine in your day such as str8blade shaving.....so I'm trying to plan this out.....I'm thinking for a while to start shaving at night so I'm not rushed....is that a good idea? I read that when starting out you should start by sections of your face.....start with one cheek, then the other....etc...I'm not into rushing at all as I'm not only into this for the best shave every time...but the whole experience every morning....so I'm sure the first few weeks/months will be getting to know my razor and my strop....I can't wait for my first full shave early in the morning.....I do have patience though....so my other question would be how long is typical of your routine? I have kids to get up in the morning before school and getting myself ready before hand means I'm up early......so I'm just wondering, for the experienced shavers out there....how long does it take you to do your routine? Half hour? Hour? I know it varies....but I'm just looking for an idea....I like to plan out my mornings so I'm sure for a while it will be over estimating on time...but better than rushing right? Man I'm excited to start this!

Thanks all!!

Starting with straights at night is a wonderful idea. My job does not care what level of facial hair may or may not be seen, so the longevity of the shave results the night before did not matter. Some people may have a position where facial hair is forbidden… so adjustments may be necessary.

When I first started using a straight, a year ago, a single pass took about 15 minutes, and the entire prep, shave, and cleanup took me about 45 minutes for two passes (I tried 3 passes and made my face raw). It took about 45-60 days to get my technique to where I could consistently and comfortably finish under 20 minutes. That is when I started to shave daily in the morning after a hot shower.

It took another 45 or so days before I regularly got a BBS shave without irritation. Now it takes me about 15 minutes to prep, 2 pass BBS, and cleanup… I strop both of my two ‘daily rotation’ razors at night after work for 30-40 laps each; this way each razor gets stropped 60-80 laps between shaves over a 48-hour period, and I don't have to worry about it until after work (it ain't going anywhere).

Originally Posted by SkyDiver

Starting with straights at night is a wonderful idea. My job does not care what level of facial hair may or may not be seen, so the longevity of the shave results the night before did not matter. Some people may have a position where facial hair is forbidden… so adjustments may be necessary.

When I first started using a straight, a year ago, a single pass took about 15 minutes, and the entire prep, shave, and cleanup took me about 45 minutes for two passes (I tried 3 passes and made my face raw). It took about 45-60 days to get my technique to where I could consistently and comfortably finish under 20 minutes. That is when I started to shave daily in the morning after a hot shower.

It took another 45 or so days before I regularly got a BBS shave without irritation. Now it takes me about 15 minutes to prep, 2 pass BBS, and cleanup… I strop both of my two ‘daily rotation’ razors at night after work for 30-40 laps each; this way each razor gets stropped 60-80 laps between shaves over a 48-hour period, and I don't have to worry about it until after work (it ain't going anywhere).

Great advice! I especially like the stropping routine...didn't even dawn on me to split that up!!

Man I just can't wait to start!! You guys have me all pumped! ...and again I know it takes time and patience...and I'm willing to wait and take my time....

I am a newbie too. Currently I do one pass WTG and XTG in the morning before my shower. the whole shave and shower takes me 30 to 40 minutes.

The ATG routine is hard for me, so it is left for the weekends.

If I am in a rush, i break out the multi-blade... it is all about what works for you.

the last couple of weeks i have been really busy and havent had time in the morning to shave so i have been doing it at night. being in the military i have to be clean shaven (i hate that) and i have found that shaving the night before i could make it all through the day and on a couple of occasions didnt feel like i had to shave the next night, i have just recently been able to get that perfect bbs shave and boy does it last. if im really in a hurry ill bust out the old DE, the only thing about shaving at night is nobody gets to smell all that aftershave that i have been collecting

-dan-

Originally Posted by sinnfein

...the only thing about shaving at night is nobody gets to smell all that aftershave that i have been collecting

-dan-

After shaving at night, splash on some Witch Hazel (I prefer (not a plug) Thayer's Unscented with Aloe) as the aftershave and use the great smelling stuff for when you go into work. It will help soothe the skin after and not contend with whatever you'll use the next morning.

Just for a little different perspective. I am not a morning person and have a goatee. But if I cannot shave, shower, and be dressed in 10 min I am late for work.

Tim

I'm not a morning person either, but this motivates me on occasion
Gotta get up a little early or lock yourself in the bathroom at night.

Full face about 10 min, sometimes I leave a goatee and it gets me out the door in 4.

It seems the consensus is for an evening shave.

Personal preference for each individual.

As far as taking the extra time, I set it aside in the morning (get up earlier) and shave then.

I like to shave in the morning's, it helps limber up my arthritic fingers!

It invigorates my face!

I do not like the nights 8 hour stubble on my face in the morning!

Nothing for me like starting out the day with a smooth, silky, refreshed mug!

It would be akin to not brushing my teeth in the morning!

Just my personal feeling's on the subject.

Willie.