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

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.

If I'm in a REAL hurry I use my DE, but you already use a DE. I can shave with a straight, from beginning to end (i.e. including making the lather and clean up) in less than 10 minutes (a single pass which is standard for me).

I've just started a new job which means I need to wake up more than 1/2 an hour earlier (and be quicker at stuff) than previous.

When I was in the army I set three alarms, two electrical and one mechanical (in case the power went out).

These days I use my phone as an alarm, and while I could easily situate it next to my bed so I can simply reach out to turn it off I consciously situate it on my desk so i actually HAVE to get out of bed to turn it off. It's harder to go back to sleep if you have to stumble across the room to the alarm...

I remember the days of using two alarms, one wind up in case the power went out...there is NO excuse (other than death) for being late for a mission. Today I rarely use an alarm (only if I need to get up early). I wake up within 5 minutes of 0500 everyday.

If hitting the snooze is too much temptation. There is always the Clocky solution!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=izWCU4Y61o4

Straight shave if plenty time, electric shaver when in a hurry. Don't like DE's nor cartridge thingies.

If I'm not going to the fire department I don't bother. I wait til I have time. Usually shave before bed. But if I have to in a pinch for FD related needs I use n electric in truck. Lol

Don Johnson says 5o clock shadows are classy too. Haha

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.