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I broke the 15 minute barrier this morning , including mixing the cream, stropping, etc. A great improvement I think from an hour when I started two weeks' ago. A week ago I was saying I'd shave at night because I didn't have time in the morning, and now already it's achievable. I'm starting to get the hang of this and would find it hard to go back to the boring way before....
Nice work mate. Good to see you progressing so well. Its nice when it all starts to come together.
Happy shaving,
Stu
That is some fine progress indeed.
Now, remember to not focus too much on speed.
Enjoyment and relaxation is also an important aspect of wet shaving:)
Good job;)
Good on ya mate! Don't even think about "going back". Congrats!Quote:
Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
My personal "goal" is this: http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...nt-shaves.html
Fast is one thing, perfect is another. Take your time.
Cheers,
Paul
Yes, I am relaxing, but also trying to be efficient. I like the whole ritual now...and the contemplation after as I drive to workQuote:
Originally Posted by Birnando
Thanks, it's a skill worth analysing and discovering the science and art of, isn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Str8Raz0r
I'm new but I'm thinking the same thing. When I first saw the title I figured you intended to take over 15 min to just fart around and relax with it. :)
IMHO, I much prefer taking my time. If I wanted fast I would use my electric or mach 3. This is about the "me" time and enjoying it. (Kind of like my time with SWMBO!!!) I live by the axium, do I want a good job or a fast job, I can't have both...
Congrats
I need to actually time myself. I have no clue how much time I take. I still think my wife takes longer. Seems like she's in there forever just to put on some mascara.
I get a really good shave in under 6 minutes. I've found that shaving quickly has helped me consolidate my technique improvement. There are times when I intentionally take my time. But now that I can get a good shave quickly, I no longer have to resort to a DE when I have to get it done quickly and get to work.
Yes, I agree entirely, but I didn't want the time factor to get in the way of the method. I have just changed jobs, so I'm planning when to get up in the morning for an 08:30 start. An hour shaving is nice and relaxing, but I don't really want to be getting up at 6 o'clock in the middle of winter so I can shave for an hour; I reckon it might get onerous. It's good to know I can do it in 15 (12 today, actually). And the speed doesn't sacrifice quality; so the speed (which isn't quick, I don't want to be quick) actually demonstrates improved technique and planning. It's good to remind oneself to slow down, though, I don't want it to become a 'drill'...Quote:
Originally Posted by Str8Shooter
Great achievement Carl. I gotta tell youse blokes...I knew Carl way back when he was sh!ttin' bricks about this whole cut-throat shavin' stuff...Now would ya look at 'im...15, no! Twelve minutes flat with cold steel 'pon 'is throat...:D
All jokes aside now. I got my shaves down to approx. ten then went back to 20 minutes. I like to take my time, but I also like to know I can get the job done quicker if necessary.
Mick
Ha! You crack me up!Quote:
Originally Posted by MickR
But yeah, two point five weeks ago I was scared!
20 minutes sounds reasonable, esp now we're over the winter solstice (I hate getting up early when it's cold and dark); a balance between efficiency and relaxation is needed.
I was in the military so I an shave as fast with a straight as most can with a DE..But I always try to slow it down to enjoy it...Funny, when I shave time flys...When I work, time stands still...I wish I could reverse it...Maybe I could get paid to shave?
As a Recruit, shaving fast in the Army was a concerning and bloody experience. As a Recruit Instructor shaving fast in the Army was hilarious. I'll always remember that time I had that Recruit standing to attention in the hallway in his underwear while I ranted and raved and spat words at him and drew circles on his face with a marker pen so he could see EXACTLY where he'd missed bits...I'd sent him back three times and his face was a mess of flat-topped bloody pimples...Quote:
Originally Posted by Wintchase
Dad?....Where have you been? Mom has been trying to reach you....Quote:
Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
So your the bastard!!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
Mick
You weren't a Coast Guard Company Commander also were you? I would have hated to have to shave with a straight blade in basic.
If I broke the 15 minute barrier I'd probably also break the skin barrier.
You go with your baaad self.. heheheh I just can't get myself to go faster.. I think even it I could wizz through it I just like taking my time.. Shaving has been meditative to me and especially wehn my son is in the room with me and he wants his share of the lather.. I just like to take the moment to slow down.. Good achievement though.. not downing it at all.. Congrats..
No, Australian Army, '85 to '95, Recruit Instructor at 1RTB Recruit Training Battalion from '92 - '94. Probably fortunate they didn't make soldiers shave back then (when all they had were straight razors) :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by JarrodNMonnin
Well I must say I suppose that I have a van dyke or whatever it is, so it's much simpler I'm sure...the top lip looks scarey to shave...Quote:
Originally Posted by MisterSensitive