How Long Does it Take You to Shave With a DE Razor?

• How Long Does it Take You to Shave With a DE Razor? by DOC_OSMC on 29 Nov, 2014 11:44
• Alright gents, I know the subject of DE razors have been talked about in various posts. 
  
  After a year of shaving my head, I'm still curious about them, but from what I've read you really need to set time aside to use them since it is not a quick shave.  I shave in the shower in the mornings and it takes me less than 10 minutes to shave my head with a Fusion ProGlide.  Time is always my enemy and I tend to always be rushing in the morning, and even then it take me close to an hour to get ready.
  
  That being said, when using a DE razor, how much allotted time do you make to shave your head?
• #1 by geeman on 29 Nov, 2014 12:17
• I only use my de at the weekend, as like you, it takes me 10 mins with a cartridge, de takes me around 25, 3 passes, wtg, xtg the atg.... With a nice lather up for each pass
• #2 by warhawk on 29 Nov, 2014 13:45
• If you are patient and interested... DE or SE shaving will reward you with the BEST shaves compared to any over-priced cartridge.  It took me about a week to get comfortable with my face shaves and about a month to get comfortable with my head shaves.
  
  On the mornings that I work, I shave at night and on my off days I shave in the afternoon.  When you decide to shave with a safety razor... be sure to make that time and do not rush.  It usually takes me about 20-25 minutes to shave both face and dome. 
  
  WARHAWK
• #3 by DOC_OSMC on 29 Nov, 2014 14:01
• Warhawk, you sir to me, are the leading proponent and expert in all things DE.  So I pay close attention to any advice you give about shaving with a DE!
• #4 by Mike E. P. on 29 Nov, 2014 17:20
• I've been DE shaving since February. It now takes me about 20-25 minutes to shave my head. I only shave 2-3 times a week and that usually happens at night when I have the time. Mornings are too busy and rushed for me to wet shave. I have to admit, I often think about whipping out my Mach 3. It is so efficient. But I don't because I enjoy my DE shaving too much!
• #5 by warhawk on 30 Nov, 2014 18:19
• Quote from: DOC_OSMC on 29 Nov, 2014 14:01

  Warhawk, you sir to me, are the leading proponent and expert in all things DE.  So I pay close attention to any advice you give about shaving with a DE!
  

  Thank you, sir.  If you have any more questions...kindly post up here on SBGs or PM me.  We are here to help you.
  
  WARHAWK
• #6 by Dann on 03 Dec, 2014 00:35
• It take me about 20 minutes, 25-30 if I take my time and have music or talk radio playing.
  I normally shave in the evening, when I have the time to properly dedicate to it, and it also acts as a wind-down for the evening for me too.
  Echoing Warhawk's sentiments, you'll certainly notice the difference in closeness with a safety razor, and after a short time acquainting yourself with its technique, will be just as smooth a shave as a cartridge.