Thread: Facial hair growth

I am trying to find out what impact shaving with a SR has on facial hair growth. Since I started shaving with a SR, I could swear that my beard is growing more rapidly and is heavier than in the past. I am also curious to know if shaving with a SR changes the pattern of hair growth depending on how it is cut by the blade. Any ideas??

What were you shaving with before?

The "Good 'Ol" Bic Disposable.

Is it possible that you're just paying more attention to your stubble now than you were before?

Originally Posted by Babyface

I am trying to find out what impact shaving with a SR has on facial hair growth. Since I started shaving with a SR, I could swear that my beard is growing more rapidly and is heavier than in the past. I am also curious to know if shaving with a SR changes the pattern of hair growth depending on how it is cut by the blade. Any ideas??

I said the same thing when I started and it took a lot of convincing for me to believe that I was probably just paying more attention. I still wonder on occassion though hehe

That might be a good explanation for it. Before I started using a SR, I just threw on some foam shaving cream and rushed through the shave without paying much attention. Obviously, doing this with a SR will land you in the ER for some sutures and a few units of blood;-)

Any ideas about how a SSR effects the direction of the hair growth. As I shave on the right side of my face, I have noticed that I don't get as clean a shave as I do on my left. I realize that this might be due to how I'm holding the blade, how well it is honed, etc. I try to be as consistent with my stroke and the angle as possible. I'm sure I just need more practice.

P.S. I sent my SR out to get honed by the Hone master at Classic Shaving and I'm very pleased with the result. I gladly recommend them.

I'll drop a dime on this discussion, and while I may not be right, you'll have to admit that this makes sense. With a straight razor, you are shaving down to the skin surface. You can get that "baby butt smooth" shave doing this, and you'll spend time stroking your smooth face. If you were using a multi-blade cartridge before straight shaving, you were probably able to cut the whisker below skin level. Now, that would be a striking shave, but by doing so you opened up the door for ingrown hairs and the numerous blades were possible able to breed irritation. So your previous shaves may have felt smoother longer because you actually were getting a "closer" shave. Notice I did not say "better". A great shave is one that you are happy with and one that looks good. Shaving until your skin is red and blotchy may provide that "BBS" shave, but it will not be as good as one that is not as close or smooth. Somewhere there is a balance. You just need to find the balance that you are satisfied with.

RT

If it were true, your whiskers would grow faster and stronger, you'll end up with a beard like Santa Claus (Sinterklaas) every day, made of hairs thicker than electrical wire. Your pores would be over 1 mm wide and catch dirt and bacteria all day.

The few months I shave with the SE I have noticed my face stays smoother during the day and my 5 o'clock shadow starts to appear late at night (around 24.00). I feel a distinct stubble by the time I leave my bed.
All in all the SE shave is far more accurate and gives more satisfaction on your own achievement then even a smooth GMach3 one!

And yes, I too feel all day how smooth my cheeks still are (I would rather a nice looking woman/women would do that, but you can't win 'm all )

Originally Posted by mparker762

Is it possible that you're just paying more attention to your stubble now than you were before?

A while back I decided to try my disposable because I wasn't happy with the shave I was getting with my straight at the time. I hadn't realised that compared to the disposable it was fantastic. I just never paid that much attention before.

That Classic Shaving Honemeister happens to be Lynn, our fearless leader here.

NO! Shaving doesn't make your beard grow thicker. Aging DOES!

I wonder if shaving in general "trains" the hairs to grow.

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