Thread: The exception to the "go slow" rule

Originally Posted by scott85

My theory is that muscle memory is taking over in the faster shave. Avoiding over thinking each stroke. I try to find a good balance between trying for the perfect stroke and letting it just happen. Sometimes it will bight though

I think there is a difference with hurrying and shaving with confidence. Confidence will increase speed. That has come for me with time. My shaving time has decreased considerably over the last few months, and, of course, a lot shorter than when I started. There is a fine line between confidence and over-confidence though. Last time I crossed it I was reminded by the spike point I was using.

I'm no expert, but I shave 5-7 days a week due to being in the military, and sometimes I am quite rushed due to varying work schedule... This morning I had to be in work at 0330 So I managed a quick Str8 shave, with a Pre-Shave Oil, Proraso Cream, Bay Rum AS, and Niviea AS Balm.. No hot and cold towels..No wait between AS & Balm... Managed 15 Minutes with 2 Passes.... Very impressed...

I attribute my unscathed faced to one: as mentioned confidence or purposeful speed, and the other to luck...As I was shaving in a locker room style environment elbow to elbow...

My normal shave routine is 30-35 Minutes 3 passes... Hot towel followed by cold towel then AS, AS Balm with a wait between each...

Originally Posted by foxblade

I'm no expert, but I shave 5-7 days a week due to being in the military, and sometimes I am quite rushed due to varying work schedule... This morning I had to be in work at 0330 So I managed a quick Str8 shave, with a Pre-Shave Oil, Proraso Cream, Bay Rum AS, and Niviea AS Balm.. No hot and cold towels..No wait between AS & Balm... Managed 15 Minutes with 2 Passes.... Very impressed...

I attribute my unscathed faced to one: as mentioned confidence or purposeful speed, and the other to luck...As I was shaving in a locker room style environment elbow to elbow...

My normal shave routine is 30-35 Minutes 3 passes... Hot towel followed by cold towel then AS, AS Balm with a wait between each...

I bet you get some interesting reactions using a straight in that environment.

Well, if it's luck, I must be on a lucky streak. I've kept up the pace since my first post and it's working out for me.

I think this goes back to YMMV... as you said it's working for you... So Awesome ! ! Yes... Several "you're gonna cut your throat" and the like... But for the most part questions... A few stairs... as we have 3 sinks and 33 guys... So this morning there was a line...

I feel like the speed needs to be natural, and speed will come naturally the more efficient you become with the blade. As long as you maintain focus and control at all times, knowing where the razor is and what it is doing

I am practicing scything at the moment and will shave every second day in the evening, SWOMBO makes dinner so might as well take my time and enjoy the process, 30 min start to finish. SWOMBO does complain how it takes me longer to get ready on the weekend now thoguh.

I like to take my time. I have a full beard so lots of trimming and tough angles. Once you get a pattern down it goes faster...

I don't really know - I haven't watched too many others shave. I think I shave quickly though. Generally speaking, I take quick long sweeping passes on my first run, then a bunch of short "re-strokes" on my second pass in the direction I know I need to take them in (I have mapped my face and know it intuitively now).

I like going "fast." It's not utilitarian - it's efficient. I don't mess around. Don't see a need for it.

That's not to say that I don't sometimes take longer - I do. Normally, when taking my time, I'll use my scuttle and I take a third pass.