Thread: Is it normal to get lazy shaving?

Just curious. This guy looks like a hack job.

Nope, he looks like he knows his own face very well and knows exactly what he's doing.

I myself get more mileage out of short strokes in any given pass, but i admire his confidence. If we all should end up knowing ourselves so well.

Fast does not equal lazy, this is one of those "quick 3 passer" vids. I couldn't do this this fast because i'd end up a burnt mess, but thats down to my ability level mostly, and the fact i have wirebrush stubble and sensitive skin hinders somewhat, but mostly ability level.

Wow... That's one quick shave. He looks very comfortable doing that.

He obviously knows his face. He looks very comfortable in his routine.

That was fascinating. I kept thinking that if I tried to do that, with the quick long strokes and all, that I'd probably rip my face to tatters. There are a lot of places on my face where the stubble gets really tangly and the blade gets stuck.

Is that something that anyone can learn to do regardless of their beard type? I've found that after one pass I don't look nearly that clean-shaven. I can't get that kind of look until after 2 passes. Hmmm...

Also depends on the type of hair, growth pattern etc. He might have that magic combination of not to wiry hair, tough skin, nice straight growth pattern and experience that allows him to do that. Also remember just because it looks clean doesn't mean it feels clean

I guess some background info is in order. Yes, that is me. No it is not BBS, but my co-workers don't know that. If I were going on a date, that would be my first pass, with a second identical, only XTG. I just thought I would see what you all thought, as I have not thought about technique in a long time. I just did it. I think the stroke that I get the corner of my mouth is kinda cool. That is the only stroke I have never seen anyone do before. Keep in mind, I stay in a camper when I am working out of town, and have limited water (short shower). I actually have sensitive skin and I find that long smooth strokes irritate my face less. I didn't realize that it would make it that difficult trying to shave while recording yourself. I guess I was just really bored.

Time is money, and I don't get paid to shave.

well i think you've managed to impress everyone then good job. How did your skin (not the stubble) feel afterwards?

bit of advice if you'd like some, on the short stroke vs long stroke thing. I see where your coming from, but the mistake i used to make on short strokes was that i over lapped with the previous stroke and thats where the irritation started. once you get the hang of it, you find yourself picking up exactly where you left off. IMO it lets you manage the pressure used vs a long stroke as with me the pressure tended to increase the longer the stroke went on but YMMV

that guy is ripping through that shave. lol. I would look like a monster if I tried that

My skin feels fine, maybe a slight tingle of exfoliation, but no irritation. I don't know why, it just flows. It's funny how my shave evolved from learning to be perfect, to getting a perfect shave, to hurry up and hack it off.