Thread: Morning Shaves...

I would just like to add that morning shaves have been my SOP for most of the 30+ years that I've been shaving. There has never been any difficulty in waking myself up - I slap on some cold water. Your skin is a bit puffy in the am, anyway. (I'm sure the polar bears will attest to the bracing effects of the cold splash.)

I don't shave cold, but I'm much more alert after that initial shock to the system.

Cheers,
Ian

I am definitely not a morning person. For years I've kept my hair cut short - not because I like how it looks, but so I don't have to take the time to do anything with my hair in the morning. It is a testament to the pure joy of straight razor shaving that I get up earlier so I can shave without feeling rushed.

First I soak my brush and put some water on my soap, turn on some good music, then I get in the shower. SWMBO lovingly serves me my coffee in a covered stainless steel travel mug while I'm in the shower. I drink about 1/2 of the mug in the shower. It is during this time that blood starts to circulate, caffeine kicks in and I start to remember my name and occupation. After getting out of the shower, I make lather, soak my face with a hot towel, apply lather, then strop my razor. I finish the second half of my coffee between passes.

Sorry I can't humor you by saying I've gotten confused between the lather bowl and my coffee mug as the mug has a black plastic lid. Even if I did get confused, I'd just have to wipe off the top of the mug. After the shave I pour a second mug "for the road".

The 1/2 cup of coffee, the shower, and the music wake me up. I've never cut myself because of being so tired.

I do shave in the evening on some occasions. For example, if I cut the yard after getting home from work, I'll shower then shave afterwards. Evening shaves generally have less distractions than do morning shaves (kids in bed & SWMBO watching TV/reading book). That being said I enjoy both. As I don't have heavy beard growth, I look presentable at work whether I shave in the a.m. or p.m. I'm a medical professional and have to look presentable at work every day.

Originally Posted by sloppyjoec

Does anyone have their coffee while shaving, I would love to hear about someone dunking a sudsy brush in their coffee!

Originally Posted by LinacMan

SWMBO lovingly serves me my coffee in a covered stainless steel travel mug while I'm in the shower. I drink about 1/2 of the mug in the shower. It is during this time that blood starts to circulate, caffeine kicks in and I start to remember my name and occupation.

I guess as long as you remember HER name you're set!

I've been a morning shaver all of my life. Of course, during the summer months I may skip a day or shave after noon, but since I'm an early riser (5:00 A.M.) I usually have no problem having enough time to shave before heading off to work.

I've never been a morning person. In my misspent youth, there were time when I'd miss a shave because I got up late. Since I started with a straight, I really wake up each morning thinking, "What's on today's agenda? Oh, yeah. It's my Pearlex's turn." That's what gets me up. And usually at 6:00 am or so. If I don't start the day with a straight razor in my hand, the day is usually a total wash.

You guys are all too limited in your outlook-I'm an ALLDAY kind of person.Being a taxi driver I have to operate effectively at all times day or night-so whether i get up at 5am or stay out working till 3 am -I have learned to love all aspects of the morning/day/night.I shave accordingly-mostly in the evening.
Long hours are de rigeur.
regards

Noggs

yeah I lova cuppa when shaving