Thread: How often do you shave?

So far, I'm waiting about 1-2 days in between. I haven't formalized a preshave routine yet (which seems important, thanks Kenrup for some ideas!), and I also like to watch the hairs getting sliced from my skin.

I will recommend ALWAYS showering before a shave. Remember to give your face a good wash so you soften up your skin and whiskers.

I like what one gent said....women will spend a full hour in front of the mirror getting their make-up right. Why can't we spend 40 minutes (that's how long I take still) to get our shave right?

I try to shave daily, but sometimes my scheduling gets thrown off; not particularly important since I'm just a student anyhow.

I run 3-4 passes depending on whether or not I'm using a straight or a DE.

Although I am still new with straights, I understand the concept and by that I mean that if you are using proper technique (blade angle, no pressure, proper blade maintenance), there should be zero irritation. A few days ago I had my third straight shave and had the least irritation I had from a shave. The key is to try and make progress.....every shave use less pressure and try to improve the technique.


I find that my current situation requires me to shave no more than twice per week but I like the look of a clean shaved face and I also get alot of gratification from shaving so I find it hard to go more than two days.

I shave once a week, as I have slow, even growing facial hair. I never get irritation, surprisingly! I look at shaving as a fun, relaxing thing to do on a Thursday night before going home for the weekend to see the lady ;]

daily, 3 full passes nice and clean and worth the effort. although, i do occasionally skip a day typically Saturday

it really is just a few minutes of bliss and i think we all deserve that

I only shave once a week, I really like the look of a beard.

Ah damn what am I doing on a razor forum

Once a day, except on Sunday. Day of rest for my face..