Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => General Discussion => Topic started by: kenrh on December 05, 2008, 05:29:55 PM
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Hi Sly Guys
Before I started to shave my head I heard a number of guys complain that although they liked the result they found the actual shaving a pain in the arse. I have not found this to be the case. I really enjoy the act of shaving and looking to see what the end result is even though I really know by now. The only complaint I have is that it is never as smooth as I would like even though I take considerable care. Do other slys agree or do they find shaving a realy chore? Incidentally, in my intro should have noted that I am from down under and wonder if there are other Ausssies in the sly group.
Ken
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Good question. I have been shaving since the end of August. If I shave only with the grain then
it takes me about 50 minutes. If I want to shave with and against the grain it takes 75 to 100 minutes.
I don't know why it takes so long lol. Most of the time I am happy shaving because I like the results at the end.
I do have to admit though that I get angry when I see that after 40 minutes of shaving I have missed so many spots and have to keep going for another half an hour.
Let's hope I get better at it because I may run out of patience in the end. :D
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bald_mathematician what is our shave routine that it takes that long? I have been shaving for less then 3 weeks and it takes about 5 to 10 minutes. I use head slick and shave in the shower and do some clean up work at the sink. If it took me that long I could see how it could be frustrating. How long does it take others? I actually like shaving.
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Bald_Math,
I think you might have set a record for the longest time to headshave. From the looks of your shadow, you have considerably more hair on your head than me, but I can shave my head with and against the grain with my headblade in the shower in about 5 minutes or so. What is your shave routine... shower/sink, blade, shave gel, etc.? I can't imagine why it should take anyone that long. Collectively, we have to be able to help you get your time down. Yikes! g@@4
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50 minutes, that's too much to believe. But shaving, then walking downstairs to get my breakfast feeling the super baby butt smooth top is the top of the day. Who can knock you down when you start that high O0 Syl Bros.?
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thanks daran. In 3 weeks you learned more than I did in 3 months :XX
Stu & daran I use Bald Guyz shave gel with Mach 3. When I talk about how long it takes me to shave it doesn't make any sense. Right now I went in front of the mirror with my mach 3 razor and put it right against my scalp except that I left the plastic cover or whatever on the blade so it doesn't actually remove hair. I can see that for example going with the grain I should only need 4 strokes. But when I actually shave I take like 15 strokes with the grain at the top. About 6 on the sides, and probably 12 at the back. Ouch, thank God I have a good shave gel because otherwise I would have cut myself many places. Then I have to shave with the grain, and that too I need about 15 strokes at the top, 6 on sides, and maybe 6 at the back. After every stroke or 2 I have to put my razor in hot water to get rid of the hairs on the blade. That explains it.
And question to kenrh, what razor do you use? From the guys here headblade is the best for making it smooth but if you are not careful you will hurt yourself.
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I can lather up and shave my dome in 5 minutes. Most of the time I don't consider it a chore, but there are occasional days when I'm feeling lazy and don't want to do it. But lazy or not, I can't go out in public with stubble on the dome.
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Since math was always my worse subject, I'll teach you to shave in exchange for math lessons...LOL.....in all seriousness though, it takes me between 5 and 10 minutes to shave.. O0
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Since math was always my worse subject, I'll teach you to shave in exchange for math lessons...LOL.....in all seriousness though, it takes me between 5 and 10 minutes to shave.. O0
Ok, sounds good to me lol, but you must be patient with me because I will be slower at shaving than you are at learning math. ;D Enough with the humiliation I will go shave now with a new Mach 3 blade and I will try finishing as fast as I can. Tomorrow I am home nobody coming over so if I cut myself noone will see the terrible shave. Alright here I go.
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Since math was always my worse subject, I'll teach you to shave in exchange for math lessons...LOL.....in all seriousness though, it takes me between 5 and 10 minutes to shave.. O0
Ok, sounds good to me lol, but you must be patient with me because I will be slower at shaving than you are at learning math. ;D Enough with the humiliation I will go shave now with a new Mach 3 blade and I will try finishing as fast as I can. Tomorrow I am home nobody coming over so if I cut myself noone will see the terrible shave. Alright here I go.
It sounds like you may be overly cautious when you're shaving and it's slowing you down. Relax. In five years, I've only nicked myself with a Mach III a handful of times, and they were all minor nicks. It's much easier to shave your head than it is to shave your face. You might want to forget about shaving with the grain, and just start off by going against the grain. That will save you some steps.
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Ok I just shaved right now with the grain only. It took 28 minutes to be exact.
Razox, if I were to shave only against the grain that would mean I would have to shave everyday, no?
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Ok I just shaved right now with the grain only. It took 28 minutes to be exact.
Razox, if I were to shave only against the grain that would mean I would have to shave everyday, no?
It shouldn't make any difference in how often you shave. How often are you doing it now?
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Ok I just shaved right now with the grain only. It took 28 minutes to be exact.
Razox, if I were to shave only against the grain that would mean I would have to shave everyday, no?
It shouldn't make any difference in how often you shave. How often are you doing it now?
Right now 3 to 4 times a week. I would love to not shave with the grain!!!
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I love to shave. As men we don't always take the time to "pamper" ourselves. That's kind of what shaving is to me...... a little pampering.
5-10 minutes and done.... with and against............
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Ok I just shaved right now with the grain only. It took 28 minutes to be exact.
Razox, if I were to shave only against the grain that would mean I would have to shave everyday, no?
It shouldn't make any difference in how often you shave. How often are you doing it now?
Right now 3 to 4 times a week. I would love to not shave with the grain!!!
Then don't. Does it feel nice and smooth now without shaving with the grain? It should. And then there's the added bonus of cutting your shaving time nearly in half.
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You shouldn't be trying for a speed record. That's not the point. I do my prep and then shave my face and dome with and against making sure to get all the spots and then my post shave stuff and it always takes 20 to 25 minutes when you factor in everytrhing.
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You shouldn't be trying for a speed record. That's not the point. I do my prep and then shave my face and dome with and against making sure to get all the spots and then my post shave stuff and it always takes 20 to 25 minutes when you factor in everytrhing.
No, it isn't about speed. But 50 minutes is a long time, don't you think? I don't have that kind of time to spend shaving my head every morning. For that matter, I can't afford to spend 20 to 25 minutes, either.
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I only shave once - against the grain in the shower. I have good results. It takes about 10 minutes.
HeadSlick and a Fusion.
I know we're all different and have different needs. I can't imagine taking 50 minutes. WOW
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Good question. I have been shaving since the end of August. If I shave only with the grain then
it takes me about 50 minutes. If I want to shave with and against the grain it takes 75 to 100 minutes.
I don't know why it takes so long lol. Most of the time I am happy shaving because I like the results at the end.
I do have to admit though that I get angry when I see that after 40 minutes of shaving I have missed so many spots and have to keep going for another half an hour.
Let's hope I get better at it because I may run out of patience in the end. :D
it takes you an hour to shave your head!?!?! OMG! lol. i thought i took an incredibly long time shaving when i spend 15-20 minutes on my head. i go over my head with a razor 4-5 times though cuz im a perfectionist and if its not completely smooth im not satisfied.
theres no reason it should take you so long.
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I can lather up and shave my dome in 5 minutes. Most of the time I don't consider it a chore, but there are occasional days when I'm feeling lazy and don't want to do it. But lazy or not, I can't go out in public with stubble on the dome.
Exactly Razor! O0
5-10 minutes the most. I don't consider it a chore.
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i dont mind doing it at all unless im lazy. it feels good to shave in my opinion and i dont even really think its all that boring. the only time it is REALLY uncomfortable for me is when i try to shave the very next day.i dont have enough hair grown at that point to shave yet so i basically just scrape and scratch my head. i also miss A LOT of spots and get bad razor burn.
so i usually shave every other day so i can get a nice clean shave.
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I think it can be hit and miss sometimes. I do enjoy west shaving my face more I think. Still with using a gel/blade though, seeing a smooth egg on your head should always perk up your mood. ;)
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I love the end result. But I will confess that I am just lazy sometimes and would rather not have to shave everyday. But it has become a habit that will probably not change.
;)
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It's a chore if I let it go a week and I gotta buzz it down, clean all that up and then shave it.
It's a lot easier (read: enjoyable) if I can just lather up and shave, get it done in 15 minutes. I'm not a speed shaver, makes my skin irritated.
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It's a necessary evil to deal with..
but it's something I can live with to get to the SLY side of life! ;) O0
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I like taking long hot showers, particularly in the winter. Shaving in the shower gives me a good excuse for staying in there so long.
My wife called me this morning to complain that I used all the hot water. Oops. lol
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A necessary evil. I like that one Andre.
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Like mike said, it's a chance for a bit of self-pampering, and i quite enjoy it: quite artistic to smooth down the stubble! Prep and shave take about 5 - 10 mins, or for a really detailed shave (going over it twice or more) about 15 mins. I always shave against the grain. Don't really see the point in shaving with the grain, as it leaves too much stubble. 8)
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In the beginning we may find it a chore. I actually look forward to shaving my dome daily as well as my face. It gets me started on the right foot towards to the day. I think once you find your routine, favorite razor, shaving cream soap, etc, you will not think of it as a chore. My only problem is my wife complains I take too long in the bathroom
O0
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I use the Panasonic Vortex. In the shower with a full routine (pre-soak, exfoil, shaving cream, shave the dome, astringent, lotion) it takes about 15 minutes.
Most of the time these days I just dry shave it and apply shave lotion afterwards, takes around 5 minutes.