Thread: More irritation/burn when stubble is shorter?

Originally Posted by Phrank

I used to shave everyday with the cartridge...if there is little growth or stubble wonder if that would make you prone to more nicks or irritation??

Generally it would depend on your skin. But in your case you were able to shave daily with a cartridge (that's a feat in itself lol) and you've been at this long enough to be past the skin acclimatization period, so I'd be willing to bet you'll be alright.

I, on the other hand, was never able to shave daily with a cart and conversely still can't with any type of razor, so every other day it is.

looks like it's not just me. due to a lot of radiation not much beard on the sides of my face but my chin is different. to get rid of the stubs on my chin it takes several passes and then a rash. i now shave every other day and some times every 3rd day and use a face lotion every day and that seems to help. even with a safety razor i never could shave every day

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Generally it would depend on your skin. But in your case you were able to shave daily with a cartridge (that's a feat in itself lol) and you've been at this long enough to be past the skin acclimatization period, so I'd be willing to bet you'll be alright.

I, on the other hand, was never able to shave daily with a cart and conversely still can't with any type of razor, so every other day it is.

Thanks Ryan82 - I think I'll stick with my every other day shave now that I think about it....sheesh....it's not like any of us here actually like shaving....huh...it's not like we're shave nerds or anything??

Having very sensitive skin and prone to irritation / razor rash, I'm now an every-other-day shaver.
Since using a homemade pre-shave oil my face is happier as well

Well I use to shave with a DE then went to a multi blade for many years. Nothing bad to say about the quality of the shave. Many times a one pass shave, two at best yielded a smooth shave.

I no longer use multi blades but do still use a DE. I'm still searching for the ideal sharpness in my SR, plus technique to yield the best results. Lately I've felt the blade is a little harsh. I still have daily for the most part. I do like shaving everyother day as I feel I get the best quality but work demands otherwise.

Originally Posted by bongo

Having very sensitive skin and prone to irritation / razor rash, I'm now an every-other-day shaver.
Since using a homemade pre-shave oil my face is happier as well

I'd like to hear about this homemade brew.

Rmagnus, Hi Mate !! All I can say is it works for me and it's cheap
Produces a great lather with my soap of choice.

I also shave every other day. Whether I'm using a straight or a DE, I'm one of those that goes for comfort over closeness.

I shave every day, sometimes twice morn and evening. I did a little experiment on pressures vs the type of razor last night. It was very interesting. I use Way more pressure w/a heavier blade. The light touch and pre and post shave treatments seem to prevent any irritation.