The shower shave; fast, furious & effective
The shower shave; fast, furious & effective
I shave in the shower every 2 weeks or so, and find it quite handy when pressed for time. I do not use a mirror (can't seem to keep the suction cup stuck to the wall), and it took a little time to get the "no mirror" technique down. The challange was around the sideburns...didn't want them to end up uneven . With a little practice, it all went well. My razor of choice is the Schick Hydro 3. When working without a mirror, a pivot cartridge razor w/ 3 blades seems to work the best, and the Hydro 3's moisture reservoir helps keep things slick. Any good brushless cream works well for the shower, and if it has a pump, so much the better. Right now I am using the EOS Vanilla Bliss. My wife likes it, and it works quite well for me too. The scent is mild and pleasant, and it also comes unscented.
Anyway, I can get a dfs/bbs shave in about 5 minutes or less. Not as rewarding or fun as my regular shaves, but a technique that is useful when rushed.
J.
Anyway, I can get a dfs/bbs shave in about 5 minutes or less. Not as rewarding or fun as my regular shaves, but a technique that is useful when rushed.
J.
John N.
if i'm in that much of a rush, which isn't often, i just do a regular shave but limit it to just one pass. it's a decent enough shave and one pass is as good as most johnny public chaps give themselves most mornings anyway.
Remember: this is all just wasted time and lives talking nonsense to strangers about pieces of metal, hair and chemical compounds.
John, I haven't shaved in the shower for some time, but during one epoch of my shaving career I shaved in the shower with a Schick Tracer (twin-blade) and just used shampoo for lather.
The results were so much better than I got from just wetting my face and applying lather from a can or from brush/soap. It wasn't until I came here that I realized what a difference beard prep made, first of all, and how to make good lather.
I've been tempted from time to time to try my old shower shave again and see how I experience it now. I still have the Tracer and some fresh blades, so I could certainly recreate the old shave.
- Murray
The results were so much better than I got from just wetting my face and applying lather from a can or from brush/soap. It wasn't until I came here that I realized what a difference beard prep made, first of all, and how to make good lather.
I've been tempted from time to time to try my old shower shave again and see how I experience it now. I still have the Tracer and some fresh blades, so I could certainly recreate the old shave.
- Murray
My shaves have been taking place in the shower for over 20 years, most with a disposable or cartridge, sans mirror.
Since switching to DE about 3 1/2 years ago, I'm back to using the mirror.
One day, I hope to go without the mirror again.
My travel shaves are done with a cartridge and no mirror. Good, quick, easy, brainless shaves.
Since switching to DE about 3 1/2 years ago, I'm back to using the mirror.
One day, I hope to go without the mirror again.
My travel shaves are done with a cartridge and no mirror. Good, quick, easy, brainless shaves.
I don't use an injector in the shower, rather the Trac II and Sensor. Of late I've become convinced the Trac just doesn't shave close enough without a lot of passes and increased irritation, and Sensor cartridges are ridiculously expensive. I'd like to give the Tracer or Diamond a go, just to see what's what.CMur12 wrote:. . . during one epoch of my shaving career I shaved in the shower with a Schick Tracer (twin-blade) and just used shampoo for lather.
. . . I still have the Tracer and some fresh blades, so I could certainly recreate the old shave.
Ron
Hi Ron -rsp1202 wrote:I don't use an injector in the shower, rather the Trac II and Sensor. Of late I've become convinced the Trac just doesn't shave close enough without a lot of passes and increased irritation, and Sensor cartridges are ridiculously expensive. I'd like to give the Tracer or Diamond a go, just to see what's what.CMur12 wrote:. . . during one epoch of my shaving career I shaved in the shower with a Schick Tracer (twin-blade) and just used shampoo for lather.
. . . I still have the Tracer and some fresh blades, so I could certainly recreate the old shave.
I liked the Atra and later the Tracer (same as FX) when I used them, but it has been a long time and I don't know how the Tracer would compare to the Trac II and the Sensor. I think the Tracer was Schick's answere to the Sensor, though.
- Murray
Hey, Murray. You're right about the Tracer/Sensor. Paul(dog) and I have had several discussions about these razors, but I ended up putting the Schick on the back burner for a while. Your post got me to thinking along those lines again. I don't have a problem with cartridge razors, though my preference lies elsewhere. I just find them to be an easy alternative when the muse strikes or I'm rushed -- then the shower-shave becomes a necessity. I'd like to find a good cart version to count on for those times and thought the Trac the easiest of the lot to deal with. But the bloom is definitely off that rose.
Ron
John, I'd be all thumbs. I'm sure I'd be dropping everything constantly. It sounds like you've got it working for you!
Gary
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
I shave in the shower if pressed for time, with an old Mach 3, or one of my injectors.
This morning I used my N2 (Ron - looking at you!), my BBB from C&E and my Arko stick.
Nice shave!
This morning I used my N2 (Ron - looking at you!), my BBB from C&E and my Arko stick.
Nice shave!
Gene
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I have been shower shaving almost exclusively for several years now. The mirror I bought ages ago from Bed Bath and Beyond has worked perfectly both in reflection using a thin soap film when wet and suction cups secured
to the rear frame with a single rubber band. Ditto for the 2 soap dishes from
the same source.
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I find the key to be to lower the water pressure when it comes time for the
shave and take the time to build a proper later. The thing I prefer about this arrangement is that I can face lather without regard to the mess I am making and of course one cant beat the rinse.
to the rear frame with a single rubber band. Ditto for the 2 soap dishes from
the same source.
.
I find the key to be to lower the water pressure when it comes time for the
shave and take the time to build a proper later. The thing I prefer about this arrangement is that I can face lather without regard to the mess I am making and of course one cant beat the rinse.
Finally got the mirror situation figured out; stuck on the wall when needed, in the shower caddy when not. I could never get the damned thing to stay stuck from day to day. Anyway, as it turns out, my current shower shaves w/mirror are faster, furiouser (?) and even effectiver ...Duh.
Since I started this thread I have focused on shower shaves, and now I am kind of addicted to them to the detriment of my soaps, brushes and DE razors...a concern...I need to achieve balance. I do not use soaps/creams & brushes in the shower because it would slow the process. Maybe I will try a mild DE down the road.
Shaving with a mirror has made it OK to move away from a pivoting cart. razor (Schick Hydro 3), and I am now using my old Schick M3 Injector (adjustable) with great results. I have settled on a few brushless creams and they are Avalon Organics Unscented, Creamo Cream and The Real Shave Co. Gel. They all hold up well in the shower environment and give a nice close shave.
J.
Since I started this thread I have focused on shower shaves, and now I am kind of addicted to them to the detriment of my soaps, brushes and DE razors...a concern...I need to achieve balance. I do not use soaps/creams & brushes in the shower because it would slow the process. Maybe I will try a mild DE down the road.
Shaving with a mirror has made it OK to move away from a pivoting cart. razor (Schick Hydro 3), and I am now using my old Schick M3 Injector (adjustable) with great results. I have settled on a few brushless creams and they are Avalon Organics Unscented, Creamo Cream and The Real Shave Co. Gel. They all hold up well in the shower environment and give a nice close shave.
J.
John N.