Oh yeah, I don't want to rush things, but I do need to work on being more efficient at the process. 40-45 mins is quite long for me to do during the work days. Fortunately, I'm on vacation last week and this week, so I can spend all the time I need. Next week, I may have to do some with the straight and some with the safety razor, if I run short on time.

I find I'm doing a bit of "thinking" as well as shaving, trying to figure out which way to hold the blade for a certain pass or angle.