The most efficient shave?
I'm currently aiming to make my shaving as efficient (and comfortable) as possible.
What I mean by this is efficiency in:
- time
- use of water
- use of soap / cream
- use of bathroom space / stuff
This doesn't mean I'm aiming for a quick nasty shave,
rather a clean, uncluttered and comfortable shave - simplicity perhaps.
If interested in my routine - read on, otherwise skip to the end!:)
My current routine:
- -warm water in cup (so it won't get heat shock with boiling water)
- boil kettle (and make my lunch for work while it boils)
- boiled water in my cup - stick in brush
- boiled water in bowl (cup goes in)
- have shower
- dry off and apply hot cloth to face (boiled water)
- lather on face (shave stick)
- strop
- hot cloth
- re-lather and shave
I do 2 passes (Wtg-Xtg, Atg-Xtg) with touch ups
I wipe blade on wet cloth and rinse with boiled water as needed.
Brush stays passably warm for 2nd pass or I can add more water.
I use way less water than I used to - maybe 5 -6 cups.
I'm looking at simplifying it more.
Anyone else go for an efficient shave?
All the best,
Michael
Boiled water vs tap water
Boiled water vs hot tap water
For me, if I use the tap, I find I use more water waiting for it to get hot. I get more water in the sink, most of it luke warm.
Using the kettle is less wasteful for me - I boil the kettle before my shower and while I wait I do something useful like prepare my lunch or wash some dishes.
Of course, if I just went for cold water shaving I'd save more water (but probably not have as pleasant a shave!)
Thanks for sharing your routines and thoughts - lots of different ways of approaching a shave!