So I got my straight razor at the beginning of January. I really enjoy it! I have found that no matter what my face can't seem to handle shaving on consecutive days. Does anyone else have this problem? If I let my beard grow out I can get a nice clean and easy shave with very minimal razor burn, that is usually solved with a little aftershave. However if I shave 24 hours later I find I get a horrible shave (some areas smooth some still stubbly), and I get horrible razor burn and lots of nicks. Do I just need to tough it out and tolerate this for a while until my face gets used to it?

I feel like my razor is sharp, otherwise it wouldn't be giving me a good shave while I have several days growth, correct?

Previously I had been using an electric razor and found I could shave daily without problems, so my face hasn't been used to wet shaving for a while.

Also I'm going to be giving DE shaving a try later this week when I get some blades in. Would you think it should give me less problems? Maybe I'll just keep my straight around for when I've had lots of growth and want to chop it off fast. I do enjoy growing the occasional beard so it definitely comes in handy when you have lots of hair.