Thread: How long does it take to shave?

I'm not sure how familiar everyone is with the videos Mantic posts on youtube, but they saved me when I was new to Wet Shaving/DE shaving.

He posted a new video yesterday on the 10 minute DE shave. I was just curious how long it takes most to shave with their straight. I havent timed myself, but between prep/stropping/cleanup i'm guessing i clock in around 30 minutes.

Just curious if i will be able to shave much off that time with more experience.

When I first started with the straight it took so long that the lather would dry up on my face before I got through the first pass. Now I can probably do two passes in 15 minutes but usually take 20 or more. I always make sure to allow enough time for a leisurely and enjoyable shave.

IF I went with the... lather up, strop, relather, shave 3-4 passes, finish,cleanup. it could very easily run longer than a half hour.. in a rush...15 minutes or so..

I take my time, so prep and such takes forever, because I enjoy it.... so I voted 30-40 minutes....

Now at the gym, or if I am in a hurry and don't do the whole prep and Uberlather routine 10 minutes at the most and done....

20-30 mins, but getting better. I've been having issues with my soap/cream combo lately not having a good consistency and causing the blade to bounce.

I voted 10-20 minutes (just the shaving, not the showering, stropping, etc.)
Just because I can shave in 5 minutes doesn't mean I enjoy it.

Shaving is for a moment of relaxation at the end of the day. There is no point in rushing it imo

I can do it in less then 10 minutes now, but why would you? Why destroy the time of pleasure? So usally if I do 3 passes I guess it takes from 10-20 minutes.

I like to work it slow.

I am still pretty new so I don't think I am nearly as fast as the experienced members here, but I still get through quick enough. If we are talking about everything including preshave, lather, stropping, I would say I am around 15-17 mins. The actual shave takes me just under 10 if you dont include pre or post. However, this is only my daily routine. When I have more time, like going on a date or going out on friday or saturday night, I usually take around 20-25 minutes because I do a third pass, and spend more time letting the lather soak in, using a hot towel, that kinda thing.

I assume we're talking about the whole process, not just the actual shave which takes maybe ten minutes. The preperation included would make more like 15-20 minutes. I look forward to it everyday. That's my time....

Well Slart, on average I would say about 15 min. Some days I go slower and take my time with a few extra passes, and some days I rip out a shave in about 5-7 min total. Depends on my mood at the time.

I do like a slow, thorough shave though. For several months I used to think shaving was secondary to restoring and honing, but I am really getting a kick out of actually using all my razors I honed up (instead of just buying obsessively and restoring them).


Also, and I have probably said this before, I really like your user name.