How long should a shave take?

[ithuriel]

The shave itself, excluding any preparations, preferences, rituals.

Granting variances in beard strength, skin type, etc, is there a rough
standard?

More specifically, is there a time limit beyond which one should consider
one's technique?

[Dharion]

Short answer: The shave should take as long as it's pleasant. If you've shaved long enough (i.e. up to six months) you can reduce it to 5-10 minutes if you wanted to.
But my average time for a full comforting BBS shave is 20 minutes. Straights take little loker (stropping before and after etc.)
Do take as long as you like.
Don't be disconcerted if it takes a little longer (don't be ruled by the clock if you can - alarm clocks are adjustable for a reason!)

[SmoovD]

I would think as long as it takes to get an acceptable shave. Most days I do three passes in maybe twenty minutes. Other days I get by with two and even the odd four pass day. So maybe 30 minutes would be on the longer end of the shave. If longer than that I would have to rethink the technique.

[BroJohn]

Starting out, it can take as long as 45min, all inclusive.

In short order with a little bit of experience, the time will decrease to 20~25min or less. Some guys shave in 10~15min.

This includes pre shave prep, building lather, 2~4 passes plus Touch&Cut (T&C), post shave ablutions, clean up and washing out brush, putting everything away, etc.

-- John Gehman

[Sticky]

Takes me anywhere from 10 minutes to maybe 45 or more, using a straight razor. Depends on how much I want to enjoy the shave that day.

[burnwood]

As long as it takes. I usually shave, not prep, shave for about 10 minutes.

[jeffb]

I take between 15-30 minutes depending on time/mood.

[ratcheer]

Just the shave, without prep and cleanup? Probably about 10 minutes.

Tim

[Mojo88]

About 15-20 mins on weekday.. 30 on Saturday or Sunday.. Electric was about 5 mins of shave time and 1/2 day of razor burn..Wetshaving is well worth the extra time.

[Chacki]

Id say 15-20 generally.

If I'm feeling particularly hassled at home tho , ill slope off to the bathroom and have a nice long shower and take my time.. so anything from 25-40 mins all in.

[zangler]

have done it in as little as 8...normally 15-20

[Masterofsparks]

Takes me on average about 20 minutes but I don't rush because I enjoy the experience!

[mr00jimbo]

I can enjoy it in about 10 minutes or so! :)
I just get out of the shower, dry off my body and hair a little bit..the sink is already full of hot water and the brush is soaked. then i take the brush and swirl the cream and directly onto my face. So yeah, about 10 mins tops, sometimes around 5 mins. Sometimes when I rush it yields good results somehow!

[Giant]

I would say 10-15 mins, depending on how many passes, and whether or not you are in a hurry. Add about another 10 mins for your prep, and cleanup.

[RoyalKooparillo]

It depends on what kind of a shave you're going for. I can get a perfectly acceptable shave in three passes, about 15-20 minutes including prep/clean-up. However, if I want to take my time and really enjoy a BBS shave, I'll spend anywhere from 30-45 minutes, 5-6 passes w/ touch ups. I guess I spend a bit more time making lather (due to hard water) and cleaning up (I remove the blade and clean the razor after each use) than most people.

[blades]

this fast...:biggrin:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=56675&highlight=willi

[Pig Cat]

Taking my time over a shave is a real pleasure, so some days I will take 15-20 minutes. On a work day I have managed to get this down to about 5 minutes. No BBS, but at least the feeling of the brush and the smell of the soap.

Still slower than my old ways with the Mach 3 and goo, but no in-grown hairs anymore and more satisfaction. :001_smile

[freqz]

this fast...:biggrin:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=56675&highlight=willi

Willi is my hero.

[dmnall]

Well I timed from Start to Finish, *including clean up*, 20 minuets with a 3.5 pass shave *last 1/2 pass was touch up*.. I can push it to 30 minuets but today was a fast shave with bbs results...