Thread: how long do you take for a close shave

I was wondering like I always do about stuff and notice that I spend a longer time maybe because I'm new to straight razor shaving and wet shaving( about a month). but for me it takes about 45 minutes to an hour for a really close shave. almost longer than the girl in my life to get ready for a date. lol maybe with more practice the time will get shorter. most of the time is prep and post than the actual time shaving my face, about 5 minutes approx. although I do go in four directions for a close shave. so the question is how long do you spend shaving?

About 20 minutes from start to finish doing two pass WTG XTG, if I do a third ATG, for the really smooth it only takes a few more minutes.

Typically I only do the 2 pass though, I'm still new to wet shaving with a straight so I enjoy shaving every morning. I find the really smooth shaves last longer then the usual 24 hours.

Just my 2cents

When I first started shaving with a DE razor some years ago it would take me a while - at least twice as long as shaving with my Gil. Sensor Excel. Now, if I'm in a hurry, I do believe (though I really have no idea because I've never timed it) I can shave in less than five [5] minutes with the same DE. Now, with the straight, I still don't know, but I think it's certainly less than thirty [30] minutes and probably closer to in between twelve and seventeen. I find with me it's the same strokes and thus the exact same routine - day in and day out. It's really, for me, whether or not I want to go against the grain or across the grain, which normally, I do not. I should probably add that [some] of my razors are so stinking sharp that sometimes I may not need an extra pass, while at other times it's almost required. And make no mistake, some of my razors are very sharp while others are in need of a refreshing and still others need a real good honing. So to answer your question, first, get your routine down and you'll be surprised how much speed you will gain. Interestingly, I have recently been shaving in low light conditions. Not purposefully mind you, it's just that with my teen-daughter using the bathroom (we have a two bathroom house, mine of course has the poorer of the lighting) I have been forced to use the crappy lighting conditions. And surprisingly to myself (with a bit of fear whilst in the process) I managed to get through it just fine.

25 minutes for 3 pass bbs shave and clean up brush,scuttle,and oil razor, have been at it for 3 years now, if I need it done quicker,I will grab the de,but that doesn't happen !!!!!

+1 to above

I noticed once I found a routine, it became second nature and just flowed smoother.

Brush in mug of hot water while in shower, preshave cream (strop, do hair while preshave cream is setting), make some über lather, shave, rinse, aftershave balm (strop and clean up while balm is drying), aftershave splash and bam! Day is started lol.

At first I found myself spending allot of time thinking about what made sense to do next, now I just do out of habit.

I am still a little slow. Including showering, prep, shaving (wtg, xtg + touch-up), cleanup and stropping, it takes me about 45 minutes.

I'd say on average I'm about 15-20 minutes depending on things. Weekends call it over half an hour since I'm not in a hurry like any weekday. That doesn't include any time that I happen to throw some Proraso Pre/Post cream on for 15-20 minutes before though. I'll usually put it on, and do some morning things like make coffee, get my uniform ready and then go to town.

Biodoc100...Hey, sounds fine with me if you have the time. In fact, I really enjoy after I'm finished shaving, putting a hot dripping towel of very hot water on my face; and I do this twice and sometimes three times because it's so darned refreshing. Then, the inevitable cold water splash! So, I don't see it as slow, so long as you're taking your time and getting an 'education' on how your facial hair really grows, i.e., what direction and the thicker parts etc. And, like I said earlier, once you get a routine down it'll fly by. In fact, in a short while after you master it all you will wish you were a newbie [I hate that word by the way] once again.

Its about 20 minutes from start to finish for me. That includes warming up the scuttle, making a lather and then drying the razor and brush, emptying the home made scuttle and making sure the counter is clear for the lady of the house after I'm done.

Now, if its the weekend, I'll take longer. Not because I'm doing a better job, but just simply because I'm having a good time and I want it to last longer.

25, minutes from getting out of the shower->lather->2 passes->alum->witch hazel->ASB, 35 if I really relax and take my time.