Thread: Can I shave 2 days in a row?

Since I didn't have a promising shave yesterday morning, and there is still plenty of stubble, would I be able to shave again today? (With the DOVO I mentioned in my previous thread?)

I you have bad razor burn or cuts you might want to wait a day to heal. If not, I'd say go for it!

Jordan

I have neither, but I know my skin is definitely sensitive -- so in other words, I'm more worried about the irritation that will ARISE from this lol

Did you use a lot of pressure? With cartridges to get the last shave out them I would press harder. With straights pressure is a something to avoid. Think of pressure moving parallel to your skin. If you are having to press against your skin trying to get it to cut, then your looking at irritation. Try supporting your skin or stretching your skin so that the razor will glide. You might try different angles and different directions of approach. A straight shave will feel smooth and comfortable when you get everything right. Also, using an alum block post shave helps a lot. You can quickly get an alum block by getting the natural crystal deodorant from a grocery store. It usually looks like a small round roll on tube. They are about $6.00 and will last a lifetime. Post shave, rinse your face with cold water, leave wet then run the alum block all over your shave area. It will sting at first but you will get used to it.

If you have sensitive skin give it another day. Generally speaking pressure is the biggest culprit in causing bad burn, and this is rather common amongst newbies. You have to constantly remind yourself to have a very light touch. Emphasis on VERY

Listen to what Amyn said regarding pressure...this really cannot be stressed enough...I am still learning but I find that pressure and blade angle are the two variables that have the most effect on my shave. I find blade angle to be easier to master than pressure for some reason...from what I hear even some persons with experience with straights have to remind themselves about the pressure from time to time. I forget who said this, but you want to think about straight shaving as a plane landing on a runway but instead of actually landing, the landing gears just "kisses" the tarmac breifly and goes back up.

I also found that my first few shaves to be a bit irritating and unless I took a few days off, the redness would stay on the neck.

Actually, another factor is the sharpness of the blade. You will use less pressure if you have a sharp razor because you will not feel the need to press if the razor is doing it's job well.

I would say give it a shot...very little pressure. I just shaved two days in a row for the first time, but that was because I used the scything technique and left virtually ZERO irritation.

I shave every morning. I suppose I don’t need to, but I want to. it is the only bit of peace and solitude I get so I enjoy it.

My advice is to wait for another day.
Firstly, many shavers find that 2 to 3 days growth shaves easier (and closer) than a 1 day stubble.
Secondly, your skin has hardly begun to adapt to the new shaving practice, and the learning phase will be more demanding on your skin that the shaves you'll give yourself after a few months of practice.

I too, could hardly wait for the whiskers to grow back again. I guess, that's for most straight razor shavers an unanticipated side effect of crossing over. A daily chore suddenly becomes a joyful hobby.
Patience is important, and a lack of it is sure to lead to frustration... and a red, burning face, in this case.

Of course, this is just my opinion. You are free to find out for yourself. If you haven't done so already You might even have proved me wrong.

Have a nice shave,

Bart.