Do you need fewer than 150 strokes? About 150? More?

[dennilfloss]

Commercial on TV said on average a man needs 150 strokes of the razor to shave his beard. What do you think your number is?

Since I don't shave every day, I probably need more than 150. If daily, probably average.

 

[ElFenix]

billy squier?

 

[dennilfloss]

BTW, if you don't shave because you prefer the Aqualung sitting on a park bench looking at little girls with bad intent look, that counts as less than 150.

 

[Joseph F]

BTW, if you don't shave because you prefer the Aqualung sitting on a park bench looking at little girls with bad intent look, that counts as less than 150.

:awe: Hey, Aqualung!

 

[HamburgerBoy]

I thought that this was going to be about something else.

My facial hair is trivial. Easily less than 150. Probably not even 50, although I'll have to count. I am a bit unkempt right now...

 

[Leros]

Thats correct, within an order of magnitude. Close enough for any scientist.

 

[Kelvrick]

My electric supposedly goes at like 13,000 rpm. I take about a minute and a half, so 19,500 strokes.

 

[santz]

My electric supposedly goes at like 13,000 rpm. I take about a minute and a half, so 19,500 strokes.

LOL

 

[Soccerman06]

My electric supposedly goes at like 13,000 rpm. I take about a minute and a half, so 19,500 strokes.

Sounds about right for me, except I shave once a week at best...

 

[schneiderguy]

If you're really using 150 strokes per shave you're doing it wrong.

 

[rcpratt]

I would guess 60, at most?

 

[LurkerPrime]

I would say about 50 strokes times 3 blades. So 150 might be spot on.

 

[Anubis]

pretty sure i do it with like 25 could be less

 

[JTsyo]

I would say about 50 strokes times 3 blades. So 150 might be spot on.

hmm I didn't take into account multiple blades.

 

[lozina]

Counted myself this morning - 14 strokes

This is with a Gillette M3 Power razor [3 blades]

I shave about every 3 days - have a baby face :|

 

[Matthiasa]

Not a clue, but its probably really high when I am trying not to to irritate my skin.

 

[Saint Nick]

Probably around 20 for me. I can't grow a full on beard though. Maybe its 150 for those full huge beards

 

[FoBoT]

i have no idea
i haven't done a full face shave in a few years

 

[rivan]

pretty sure i do it with like 25 could be less

I usually try for a single, epic stroke. Like peeling an orange all in one go.

 

[swanysto]

I am well past puberty and I still don't really grow facial hair. I shave about every two weeks and it usually takes about 20-30 strokes. Most of those are on the upper lip cause I can't figure out how to do less without cutting my lip.

 

[shortylickens]

Methinks we're not actually talking about shaving in this thread.

 

[rivan]

billy squier?

Don't Say No. :thumbsup:

 

[Jaskalas]

Electric razor says hi.

 

[Anubis]

I usually try for a single, epic stroke. Like peeling an orange all in one go.

ive actually tried this, its dooable if you dont have to shave your upper lip

 

[Ninjahedge]

Snot dripping down your nose?

Greasy fingers? Shabby cloh-OHthes?

Back OT.. No clue. I only shave in the shower when using a blade. If I try a dry shave like I used to I turn into a zit-farm the next day from all the little cuts. (/me gets itchy).

If you are talking about small strokes, it could easily be 50-100 depending on how long it has been and whether I am using a mirror or not.