Thread: What if you need to shave as fast as possible?

Here is what you do... Grab some gauze, lots,,, Tape can be handy too. Lots of it. You might need a wet towel and a couple dry ones. Some antiseptic, blood coagulant,,,,Set it all on the sink. ....Look at it ( 2 minutes) then go to work :<0)

A faster shave is certainly possible but you have to make up your mind. Do you want a fast shave or to pamper yourself?

Plus 1 for bigspendur, slow is smooth and smooth is fast with a straight...unless you want to spend more time cleaning the cuts on your face than shaving it.

Originally Posted by Jack0458

I prefer warm shaves. I heat the scuttle with water in the micro-wave. Then I create a lather in the scuttle with Mitchell's wool fat. While the later is warming up I use Noxema cleanser and sometimes add Castle Forbes pre-shave. Then I shave. This will take be 10 to 15 minutes in most cases. What if I don't have 15 minutes?

I'd appreciate some input on a cream or soap that I can run into the bathroom, apply, shave and go. During a shave like this I want it to be as fast as possible except for the time my razor is near my face. Simple and fast. However, just to gain speed I don't want it to be an uncomfortable shave.

Thanks for any help.

Jack

10 to 15 minutes really isnt that long, if i was in that much of a rush i would either just leave it until later or break out the schick quattro (from 2 yrs ago when i started using straights, i still have a few carts left)

Gentlemen,

The morning shave is a distinct pleasure for me and I refuse to short change it.

I spend time preparing my face, and I spend time shaving it — because you never know when Hollywood comes calling.

If short on time, I will wake up earlier and shave with the double edge razor. The DE takes less time for me than the straight razor, but even then, I refuse to rush. I take my time and enjoy my shave — because some things are sacred.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

That's why I have DE's.

Speed and straights don't end up well.

Exactly the same for me. I have only two safety razors just for the cases I am in a hurry.

Interesting question, never having been pressed for time since retiring. Definitely would not use a straight as said previously straights and speed are not a good mix. Likely use my Merkur slant with a Feather blade and do 1 multi directional pass. Might even try it using a brushless cream too, as suggested previously. Can't see why the whole evolution should take longer than 3 minutes. Just a guess but really don't want to try it. Bad memories of rushed shaves while half in the bag from the night before.

Bob

I like my Gillette Tech for the occasional "oh crap got to run" shave. It's so gentle I can _almost_ use it carelessly and still get a fine shave.

I've never quite had to skip the lathering stage, but may experiment with a fast hand-lather, just for drill. But I should heed Celestino and just buy a brushless cream to keep on hand.

Originally Posted by 32t

A faster shave is certainly possible but you have to make up your mind. Do you want a fast shave or to pamper yourself?

To me, this is the whole point of wet shaving with a SR. The "me time" has often been mentioned as a major point of our pastime.

The self-indulgence of a not cheap hobby gives us the satisfaction of being pampered and groomed. When so much of our life is spent doing for others (spouse, kids, boss, etc.) this time is for personal reflection and hopefully a very real sense of accomplishment. We gladly display our face and aftershave to all we contact during the day. Our aura is one of a well groomed man. The people who know what we do have a grudging respect for going back to our forefather's practice of appearing civilized and clean by use of a potentially deadly tool.

Yes, it does take time to SR shave. If you don't have time in the morning then shave at night. Many of us do.

JMO

Agree with Obie. 👍

I refuse to rush a shave.
Traditional shaving is supposed to be a pleasure - not a rushed chore.

If I know beforehand (e.g. a 3 am start), I may shave with a straight (traditional or Feather DX) the evening before and might only do a two pass refresher in the morning.

If that is not possible, I use my safety razor in the morning.
I find that using my safety razor for a three pass shave will take approximately half the time of a straight shave.

To save time without distracting from the shave itself, I use shaving stick or cream - without scuttle - rather than soap and still get a pleasant enough shave, even though I know that I shall miss my straight shave later.

A shaving stick may also serve as a substitute for beard prep as rubbing the stick on wet facial skin and then face-lathering has a similar effect.
No shaving gel or foam in cans in my bathroom.


Needing my time in the morning to get ready for the day, I gave up system razors and shaving gel/foam in cans long enough ago to see no reason to rush a morning shave just to end up with the wrong start.



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