Hello, KenL:

When I face a two or three day old beard, which is rare, I make sure the preparation is perfect, with the lather staying on my face longer than usual before the shave. Much in the way Lynn shaves under such circumstances, I use several short strokes and then follow with a long one. This is my usual stroke combination, anyway, but with longer stubble, I also flatten my razor a bit more than usual.

The honor always goes to the biggest razor I have, a Thiers-Issard "Dos Festonne" 6/8"-7/8" that mows every thing down. By the way, the shave always seems more comfortable under such circumstances. For one thing, the face and skin have rested. Also, the blade tends to have more hair to grab and consequently cut.

Regards,
Obie