Convince me

[coolcanuc]

but right now my mornings are too hectic and I don't have the time it will take to learn properly.

That is what weekends and holidays are for. Enjoy the brush and soap, your face will actually feel better after the shave.

 

[Megamanfre]

I used to shave in the mornings to keep a fresher looking shave throughout the day but find myself shaving nightly with a DE since I'm still learning and have to take my time with it. I still shave in the shower I just do it during my before bed shower after work.

I don't know that I'll ever wanna take the time to bowl lather, and still use canned shaving foam. But I'm gonna start using a brush for that on my face and see if it helps any.

My shaves really are only about 15 minutes since I don't do a whole lot of prep. I just take my time with the blade to face part.

 

[Lockedin]

Everybody:

Thanks for all the excellent, thoughtful advice. I've taken one step closer, and ordered some good soap and a badger brush. Plus, I'm going to upgrade to a better twin-blade cart. razor (Sensor Excel). Over the summer I may plunge in and try a DE razor, but right now my mornings are too hectic and I don't have the time it will take to learn properly.

I have the same issue. So, as others suggested here, I began my journey down the rabbit hole on nights and weekends when I could afford to spend extra time learning how to use high end grooming tools. Today my shave routine still takes slightly longer than it did before "The Switch", but it's 4:08 now, and I'm smoother than I would have been at 10am before, so the results are well worth the extra 5 minutes!

Good soap and brush are a great way to improve your results - congratulations! And I hope you have as much fun as I have in getting a proper lather.