First pass 35 seconds
Second pass 15 seconds
Ambulance ride 15 mins
Stitches 25 mins....
Second pass 15 seconds
Ambulance ride 15 mins
Stitches 25 mins....
How long should a straight shave take?
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I guess that means you'll be giving up those W&B clones then? What a shame... Send them back to England where they belong, I'm not far from Sheffield
He won't be shipping anything from the padded wing of the hospital for quite some time.
Phil
Phil
just for funzies i made a video of my "i'm in a hurry i gotta get this done" shave.... this resulted in a DFS....
i used MWF with a KENT vs30 brush and one of my W&B clones that yetidave mentioned.... *(it at least has good music playing in the video).....
i used MWF with a KENT vs30 brush and one of my W&B clones that yetidave mentioned.... *(it at least has good music playing in the video).....
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Well ya...
You missed a big spot on your chin
But seriously... that's about the amount of time I would spend if I still had the goatee.
But wow... I can't shave my entire face with one hand. Your "jockeying for position" as you move to the weak-hand-side on that first pass shows how I feel when I try it.
Right hand, right side WTG, left side ATG.
Left hand, left side WTG, right side ATG.
You missed a big spot on your chin
But seriously... that's about the amount of time I would spend if I still had the goatee.
But wow... I can't shave my entire face with one hand. Your "jockeying for position" as you move to the weak-hand-side on that first pass shows how I feel when I try it.
Right hand, right side WTG, left side ATG.
Left hand, left side WTG, right side ATG.
the jockeying comes from the fact that is a MONSTER razor... lol....Well ya...
You missed a big spot on your chin
But seriously... that's about the amount of time I would spend if I still had the goatee.
But wow... I can't shave my entire face with one hand. Your "jockeying for position" as you move to the weak-hand-side on that first pass shows how I feel when I try it.
Right hand, right side WTG, left side ATG.
Left hand, left side WTG, right side ATG.
if i tried the 2 hand method that would have been a blood bath....
and i am uber ugly without the goatee... *(not much better with it... but better)
I'm finding that it's taking me a similar amount of time as it took me with a DE. Not because I am shaving as fast, but because of the wider blade, shaves more area at the same time than a DE does.
Overall, my technique is slower than my DE, but I think this may improve with time.
Overall, my technique is slower than my DE, but I think this may improve with time.
If I had a moustache and a goatee, I could get a straight 2 pass shave in under a minute. It's the difficult areas around the mouth and nose that take the time. But if time were the major issue, than no one would shave with a straight because a MachIII will shave a person 5 to 10 times as fast as a straight. MachIII - 1 to 2 minutes. Straight - 10 to 20 minutes. So I don't shave with a straight all the time, but if I want a really close shave or want to enjoy myself rather than just getting a chore over with, I use a straight. No feeling quite like it.
I hear you.
The SR is not for speed in the hands of most men. However, I do know of one exception.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrWkb0N1ZL4
You can see his entire shave on his channel link which includes the usual beard prep of ~5mins. Even with the prep this is the fastest SR shave that I have ever seen - well beyond my skill level.
My fastest shave is still with my DE - typically less than 7 mins. for two passes from prep to balm, not including the shower.
My typically SR is for comfort and pleasure. I never use it if I am in a rush, that just seems to stress me out.
My best multi-pass SR ranges from 15-25 mins. depending on how much pampering I elect to enjoy.
Enjoy, and if you are in a rush then use a DE or cheap disposable.
Doesn't count. He had a pit crew.
Seriously though, that's one heck of a shave. I'm wondering how he doesn't have some serious razor burn from all those touch ups without lathering up again.
I figured I'd re-post Willi Peters' video for those who haven't seen it yet.
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If you rush it you will wind up looking like Luc's avatar.
Start to finish takes me about 10 min.
Start to finish takes me about 10 min.
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Well my technique must be improving over the last couple months. I am able to do a good 3 pass shave in about 15 - 20 minutes now. When I started the thread it took at least 30. I've also been pleasantly surprised to find that a 2 pass straight shave now gives me almost the same closeness of shave that I can get from 3 passes with a DE. That means if I'm pressed for time I can do 2 passes with the straight and still get a really good shave. I'm starting to believe that some day soon I'll only want my DE for a travel razor.
i like to take my time usually takes me about 20 -25 minutes for a 3 pass shave and some touch ups
The real question is what costs more, the medical bills or the SRAD?
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