Thread: How long do you take to shave...

I think this has come up before. With a poll even! No matter... I'll answer anyway: I'm a slow shaver. I like to take my time with things. I usualy take 40 minutes with a shower and clean-up included. The shave itself may take 20, 25 or even 30 minutes. It depends on the sharpness of the blade also. I find a sharper blade to be a faster tool. If I haven't the time to pamper myself I'll be quicker: I did a demo shave for a friend and it took me 15 minutes with my usual routine. However, if I have to rush in the morning... I prefer not shaving at all. Last time I rushed I nicked myself 3 times on the neck.

I almost never shave in the morning...I wonder if that would make a difference in the results...

I'd like to do it but the girlfriend stays in there forever so I just don't even bother trying heh.

I'm a night (or afternoon) shaver. I'd say it probably takes me about 20 mins from the time I pull the razor out to when I put it away.

I have heard that shaving in the morning can be easier on the face, but I'm not a morning person at all, so there's no way that would happen.

about 10-15, but i keep a jawline beard

On days I work I shave in the morning and on days off at night. On my days off I usually go out trail riding on a bicycle and get all sweated up. If I have shaved first it burns. Also I like shaving at night. Then I have no time constraints and I can really relax and enjoy it even more.

I did my first xtg pass this evening! My face feels pretty darn smooth! I tried a bit of ATG on the my neck but I got sorta scared when I got close to my jaw line heh. I've only been at this for two weeks now so I can't skip too many steps I suppose.

I was curious about this so I timed it on a few occasions.
Lathering
Stropping
Shaving--single pass full face with second pass along jaw line
Razor dip in PROH/oil
Alum, aloe, aftershave application
7 minutes

7 Minutes? wow! You're a lucky man hehe I dont have the skills to do that yet!

The lathering takes longer than the shaving. Never ever skimp on the lathering or you will pay for it!

Originally Posted by fpessanha

I think this has come up before. With a poll even! No matter...

Here are some results from a poll with a similar question a few months ago:

How long does it take you to get a perfectly smooth shave from start to finish?

Less than 5 minutes!........................2
Between 5 and 15 minutes ..............17
Between 15 and 30 minutes ............38
Between 30 and 45 minutes ............23
Between 45 minutes and an hour .....2
1 hour + .......................................1
I stop when I cut myself ..................0
I always leave some stubble .........11
I don't shave but I want to vote anyway....0%