Shaving Everyday?

Even though I've been shaving strictly with a SR for going on 9 months now, I still consider myself a newbie, so I'm posting this question here.

What's the key to shaving everyday? I get a nice smooth shave with no problems one day, but if I try to shave the next day, then it's like hell on my face. I have to leave at least one day between shaves for there not to be some serious discomfort. I'd like to be able to shave everyday, though, just to keep a neat appearance. Any suggestions or ideas?

I had a similar experience for the first few months. I think there was a combination of things I had to get over .
For one, I believe I needed to learn to shave with LESS pressure. I know everyone says they don't use pressure, but i do not believe in the beginning we really know how to properly shave,
Then i think my face needed to adjust to this new method of shaving(this took a while).
I think in the end it's different for everyone , but you'll be fine,,, just keep plugging away at it.

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Originally Posted by coachmike

I believe I needed to learn to shave with LESS pressure. I know everyone says they don't use pressure, but i do not believe in the beginning we really know how to properly shave.

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Well said coach. Once I learned to apply virtually no pressure, I was able to get good daily shaves. I don't know if this is universal, but I found that watching shaving videos, while extremely helpful, led me to use too much pressure. The audible feedback (scraping and scratching) gave me the impression of greater pressure. Once I overcame the pressure issue, it all seemed to fall into place.

I'll have to pay more attention to the amount of pressure. Thinking on it, it doesn't seem like I use much, but maybe I'm using more than I realize. Thanks for the tips.

Coach is right on, but I have to ask...how many passes do you make? I personally only do two, one WTG, one ATG, & touch-ups to my trouble areas of the chin & throat on each side of the adams apple. When I go to three passes my face gets tender as well...

By now your face should be accustomed to the razor so I would guess its either a matter of using the wrong angle or pressure or too many passes.

I have issues when I do use to much pressure as has been said previously. Any time that I just let my mind wonder and apply a bit of pressure then my face is sore the next day and the shave is not as good. Concentrate on no pressure.
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Lu

Just keep on shaving. Your face will accomodate and your technique will improve ( because it will have to). Scott

Good information, honestly, I wouldn't have thought many people were shaving daily. Glad to know it's possible with practice. http://www.the370z.com/images/smilies/biggthumpup.gif

I'm much like you...it's been 9 months to a year for me. (Can't remember exactly.)

I happen to be working on the same issue as well. I only shave above and below my beard. But to each side of my adam's apple is very sensitive skin (I remember this well from my pre-beard days)

I'll pass on what I've found helps for ME...but must confess I can only do two days in a row...then I must let it rest for a day or two.

P-R-E-S-S-U-R-E!!! That's been mentioned, but I mean you don't want any more pressure than it takes to keep the blade on the skin. I find I also use lower blade angles with lower pressure. (Which makes the neck tricky...but it's worth it)

With the grain, and across the grain. For my neck, against the grain is a no-no. My cheeks, it's not a problem.

I only have two razors in shaving condition right now. One is a full-hollow Boker and the other is not quite a wedge. The razor with a heavier grind is less irritating. But I prefer the Boker for other reasons. There may be another variable at play here. Basically, use this as an excuse to buy another razor:shrug: I know I've a half dozen razors waiting for me to put scales on them...and this subject is one reason I'm DIEING to get them done.

I think letting the lather sit for awhile helps too. I lather, strop, then lather again to re-wet everything.

After the shave.....splash with cold water and some type of lotion. I actuall use some Edge "Active Care" Revitalizing Shave Cream that smells like mint. (Wal-mart) I use it like a lotion. Says it has Vit E and B-5...don't know or care if that has anything to do with it, but it makes a difference compared to using regular hand lotion.


Like I said, I ain't there yet...but I'm zeroing in on it. Maybe some of that will help.

I've come to love Nevia products for men...good stuff! They have a aftershave lotion for sensative skin & I get mine from Wal-mart

Thanks for all the replies. I only do two passes on my neck (WTG & ATG) but will do three on my cheeks. It's really my neck that is the biggest problem, so I'll have to relook at my technique, angle, and pressure.

I also usually strop, then lather, then shave...all after I shower. I'll try lather, strop, relather, shave next time and see if that helps too.