Thread: Woke up late? What's your solution?

If I have to shave fast I use a Schick Injector and face lather with Arko. I usually shave at night so it's not a problem

One pass and don't worry about BBS. Not any slower and I think faster than a DE. You have a wider blade!

GTI- This might sound odd- I buy the exchange select single blade disposables (I'm assuming you can get these at the PX, I used to buy them at the BX) and I keep a pack in my medicine cabinet and another pack in my glove compartment, only $1.10 for 10. If I've slept in, these work essentially as a DE, and the supervisor will be none the wiser after 5 minutes in the bathroom

I'm all for shaving before heading to bed

So here's how I see it, 1) sure yes, get more sleep. Maybe go to bed earlier(you could still do a night shave ,my suggestion anyway) 2) be more mindful of getting up on time. 3) Take a shaving kit to work with you, I do. I just pop into the bathroom with my DE and have a proper UNHURRIED shave. Takes about twenty minutes. DONE ! Now ,if none of these ideas can be achieved then maybe we have a problem. I mean if you can't get up on time ever and are cramming like mad to get a decent shave then maybe it's time to examine one's responsibility habits (just sayin) ...not trying to be antagonistic or condescending here. This is only shaving not rocket science after all. Just want everyone to have a nice relaxing shave is all and wet shaving is supposed to be just that, otherwise it's cannned foam and cartridge time and that's not why we are all here right fellas ???

I had to tackle the "hurry up" yesterday. I had 30 min from waking up to needing to be driving away. I cut my morning routine down to essentials. Fed the cats, skipped coffee, headed to the shower. Reduced my shave routine. No hot towel in my prep, single pass shave, strop the razor later. Cleared the house in less than 25 min.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

So here's how I see it, 1) sure yes, get more sleep. Maybe go to bed earlier(you could still do a night shave ,my suggestion anyway) 2) be more mindful of getting up on time. 3) Take a shaving kit to work with you, I do. I just pop into the bathroom with my DE and have a proper UNHURRIED shave. Takes about twenty minutes. DONE ! Now ,if none of these ideas can be achieved then maybe we have a problem. I mean if you can't get up on time ever and are cramming like mad to get a decent shave then maybe it's time to examine one's responsibility habits (just sayin) ...not trying to be antagonistic or condescending here. This is only shaving not rocket science after all. Just want everyone to have a nice relaxing shave is all and wet shaving is supposed to be just that, otherwise it's cannned foam and cartridge time and that's not why we are all here right fellas ???

Too true, Nightblade. We became members here for the shave. but If I said I wake up every single morning eager to tackle the day, I'd be lying... You keep the faith better than I can

Originally Posted by RMarsh

Too true, Nightblade. We became members here for the shave. but If I said I wake up every single morning eager to tackle the day, I'd be lying... You keep the faith better than I can

Lol.....well.......Don't let me fool ya Marsh, I am not always eager to face the day either but, I just hate to be rushed I think it's part of my OCD to be ready to go with no hitches. Thanks just the same though my friend.

I shave every 3 days and when I do it is after a shower after an afternoon workout when I have time to do it right.

I'm very fortunate. I haven't woken up late/overslept...since starting SR shaving.
I used to travel with a spare cartridge razor...just in case, but for the last month, I've had full faith in my abilities to shave AND wake up on time.
However to answer the question, IF I did oversleep, I would give it a quick once WTG pass with a weak lather.
Stropping would be made up later....

Truth be told, I would cut it close (forgive the pun) time wise when I was using the cartridge, but now that I'm all about the straight razor shave, it's something I look forward to; something I take pride in. Knowing I've got a 'skills-test' waiting for me, I get right up.