When You Don't Have Time To Shave

**walklikeaduck** · 05-04-2008, 02:57 PM

I don't think I shaved once last week with my beloved Merkur. I simply did not have time, unfortunately, I really have to start waking up a little earlier. I go to my Panasonic wet/dry shaver, and I really do notice the difference between that and my Merkur. Wet shaving is just so much more luxurious and simply feels better. What does everyone else use when they do not have time to wet shave? Do you turn to your Gillette Mach 3 or something else?

**rabidpotatochip** · 05-04-2008, 02:59 PM

I just don't. I shave in the evening, so if there's a reason I can't find the time it's usually major enough that I'm not concerned with my appearance anyway.

I know that's not a luxury everyone here has, but that's my answer.

**R-James** · 05-04-2008, 03:01 PM

I always use a DE, just sometimes I go brushless with proraso or KMF. I don't own a mach 3, electric or fusion so I can't turn to them

**rickw** · 05-04-2008, 03:05 PM

Make time.

**Chairman Nemo** · 05-04-2008, 04:01 PM

It's DE shave always.. If im running late, then let H.R. write me up. I don't skip DE shaving. No matter what. House could burn down. I will be using the Fire Hydrant for my pre-shave...

**giammi** · 05-04-2008, 04:02 PM

If I can't make time to shave, then I don't shave, as a punishment
for not making time to shave.

**rabidpotatochip** · 05-04-2008, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Chairman Nemo

It's DE shave always.. If im running late, then let H.R. write me up. I don't skip DE shaving. No matter what. House could burn down. I will be using the Fire Hydrant for my pre-shave...

Clearly you've never tried filling a sink using a fire hose.

**Mr Whiskers** · 05-04-2008, 04:17 PM

I don't stray from my DE's. If I am strapped for time it's going to be only a one pass shave. I don't think you would save any appreciable time resorting to an electric or mach 3.

**omarwashington** · 05-04-2008, 05:13 PM

If I don't have time then I just shave the day before, which is the evening.

**AustinC9** · 05-04-2008, 05:20 PM

I shave with a straight, but if I don't have time then I don't shave. Its as simple as that. Rock out the scruffy look for a day or so.

**Bluestaco** · 05-04-2008, 06:21 PM

I just skip it, too.
If my last shave was good and done with a DE, though, I can get away with skipping a shave easier than I ever did with a multi-blade face mulcher.

**SmoovD** · 05-04-2008, 06:53 PM

I call in sick then try again the next day.

**ateace** · 05-04-2008, 07:21 PM

I've been wet shaving for almost 15 years now, but only recently with a DE. If I have no time, I just skip it and let my face have a rest. I know the next shave will be smoooooth.

**sturgeon** · 05-05-2008, 07:30 AM

I either use a brushless cream/gel like King of Shaves and use my DE with 1 pass or if I'm not too grungy I will skip that day's shave.

Tim

**sturgeon** · 05-05-2008, 07:31 AM

Ex-lurker!? That's too funny!

Tim

**vcardona** · 05-05-2008, 09:14 AM

If I wake up late, then I will either just do a quick one-pass WTG. That at least gets me somewhat presentable. If I'm really running late, then I'll just skip it altogether.

**ThePossum** · 05-05-2008, 09:21 AM

I always have time to enjoy a great DE shave. If my schedule requires it I just get up early enough to spend the 30-35 minutes it takes me to shave. It's as simple as that.

**TstebinsB** · 05-05-2008, 09:47 AM

I always have time. Even if it's one N-S pass, I make the time for it.

**blade08** · 05-05-2008, 10:00 AM

I have fixed office times and my work day always starts at 8:30 AM. I always get up at 6:00 AM, read the newspaper, have a good cup of coffee, take a shower and take my time to shave. I leave the house at 8:00 AM and walk to the office where I work (which takes about 20 minutes). It's all very relaxing this way and I know I am lucky to have found a job close to where I live. In other words, I take my time in the morning hours and I always have time for my shave.

**kreigle** · 05-05-2008, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by rabidpotatochip

I just don't. I shave in the evening, so if there's a reason I can't find the time it's usually major enough that I'm not concerned with my appearance anyway.

I know that's not a luxury everyone here has, but that's my answer.

+1

I shave in the evenings while my son takes his bath. He likes to watch me lather up.