3 solid days growth too much for a beginner??

In Reality you are cutting the whisker at the point it exits the skin be it one days growth or ten should not make any diff.
They do not increase is diameter,only lenth.

If you do decide to take a couple of days rest as well as stropping you should still make lather. Get the practice in. Ive been at this for a while now and i still peactice lol. I have even been known to whip up some lather for the wife to shave her legs just so I can practice or try out some new mixing technique.

Geek

Just a thought or two -- as time passes, you may find it easier to shave a heavier growth, on my end it seems to aid in the soaking process. The "soaking process" is key here, this is WET shaving , and the wetter the better. Strop early , strop long, make sure your edge is keen.

I must admit. I do love to shave a good growth sometimes i just wont bothrr to shave for a week or more. But when I do it's awesome.

I also concur that it's good for the soaking and also for working in a good thick lather.

Geek

Imo its ok to shave a 3days growt. I like it my self very much. When you think i can handel this go for it.

make sure your technique is good, use a good prep before shaving (shower or pre shave creme)and take your time for the shave, dont rush.... let it be a wellnes moment of the day.
Enyoy !!