Gentlemen,

Wanted some advise. I want to know if I should give my face a weekend off.

Here is some background. I have shaved everyday for the past twenty years since I was in boot camp. I enjoy being clean shaven. I would almost feel like something is missing if I left the house without shaving that morning. Sort of like forgetting your keys....

I started shaving with a straight razor this week. I am learning with a Dovo shavette. I plan on upgrading when I get my technique down. The problem is, I have cut up my face the past couple of days, and I am wondering if I should let it heal. Could I just use the electric razor for the next couple of days instead?

I have been putting a stypic pencil on the cuts and they are not looking completely healed. Also, I have been loading up my face with baum each day.

Best,
J