Thread: Morning or Evening Shaves, Preference?

Last evening, whilst in the midst of shaving, it occurred to me that I enjoy shaving more at night (8ish) on the work days. I rise around 4:30 am and shave before heading in to work and it never seems to be as satisfying. It seems rushed and utilitarian during the mornings, even though I allot enough time for a proper two pass shave.
Where as in the evening, there is something about setting out the straight, filling the scuttle with hot water, prepping the brush for lather, getting that lather just right, etc. Even the lather seems to smell more fragrant. My technique seems to be better also. Nothing beats getting a three pass shave, a few swipes of the alum block, applying a soothing aftershave lotion/balm/liquid and then catching a quiet sit, relishing a spot of bourbon (Elmer T. Lee).
While sitting with a drink in hand, I like to reflect a little on how shaving with a straight razor, and everything that goes with it, has brought a tad bit more enjoyment to life and how I wish more people could experience it. It's a time I look forward to every evening, a bit of therapy if ya will.
Just wondering if anyone one else out there has a preference? Till next time then, taker easy Y'all.

I also rise early, usually 4 am. I take my time and start my day with a hot towel. Then lather and another hot towel. I usually pre-select my razor and brush the night before and have them ready. The soap or cream I will change depending on how I feel unless it's Martin de Candre Then I usually stick with my evening selection. I enjoy the morning shave as the house is quiet and I get to enjoy my shave all day.

Morning. 9 or 10. Retired so whenever I decide to do it before going out somewhere.


Mike

I'm in that retired boat too, so it is when I feel like it. Sometimes mid morning, other times mid day. Nice not to have to be rushed through it. The exception for me is Sunday morning before church. In that case it is usually DE. All the rest are straight razor shaves 99% of the time.

Me, whenever I like but my favorite time is still after a long days work after closing down, feeding the dog, responding to my last emails and looking forward to wind down by taking a shower, shave, bourbon, cook, watch netflix or a game and just chill. Priceless.

I do occasionally enjoy a morning shave, however I go like to go to bed freshly shaved and showered. I am sure my lovely wife also appreciates it more at this time of day. My beard growth is slow enough that I still get to be clean shaven all the next day fr work as well. I really enjoy lounging in the morning too and that is always easier if I don't have anything else to do before work.

Morning. My beard grows to fast, so even with a BBS or DFS I have a shadow by lunchtime the next day. I did an evening shave last Saturday and had the horror of SWMBO asking me at church on Sunday if I skipped shaving.

Evening definitely evening.... The mistress likes it. smoooth. Lol

slow beard growth so it's every other day in the evenings and morning on Sunday before church. Seems the evening shaves last longer though and gives me time to "mess around" with the razors.(occasionally i hear "are you okay in there?").

By the way here's. A picture. Of the mistress. Curves in all the right places totally. Unforgettable nature lol