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    I get a much closer shave if I go two to three days between shaves. But my beard growth is slow anyhoo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post
    I get a much closer shave if I go two to three days between shaves. But my beard growth is slow anyhoo.
    Yes, I noticed that thread where people say they get a closer shave if they don’t shave every day.
    It never occurred to me to shave only every second or third day and, although I never felt that I had a stronger than average beard growth, I don’t care for the morning stubble and use it as a perfect excuse for a shave.

    To me, this morning or two day stubble is neither fish nor fowl - neither a beard nor clean-shaven - and it needs to be gone or given ten days to become something resembling a real beard.


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    We have discussed this whole BBS thing in the past.

    I can shave with an electric razor and get a BBS shave but a few hours later the stubble is there. On the other hand I can shave with a straight and there is this very fine stubble here and there and 2 hours later it's gone.

    I have come to the conclusion BBS isn't an arbiter of a super great shave. It has more to do with the method used and your skin type and beard type.
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    This has gone slightly sideways from my origional intention, lets try it again.

    If I shave every day a one pass is enough for myself. If I wait 3 or 4 days I need 3 or 4 passes.

    Up to a certain point.

    So however I decide to do it it comes out to about 1 pass a day.
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    I have NEVER chased BBS, I stared using a SR for comfort, after 43 years I can get a a Clean Close Comfortable shave with one Multi-Directional pass since I mapped my face years ago.. If I need better I do a super light Clearwater pass..
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    If I shave every day, I can have a very close very comfortable shave. If I wait several days between shaves, I can get a very close and comfortable shave. I can gat a passable comfortable shave in one pass if I shave every day. I cannot get a passable comfortable shave in one pass if it has been more than two days. I can get a bbs shave but there is a risk of irritation. That line is very fine. Close and comfortable and bbs differences can only be felt by myself or my wife so I am not really into risking some minor irritation for that minor of a change. I love comfortable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
    If I shave every day, I can have a very close very comfortable shave. If I wait several days between shaves, I can get a very close and comfortable shave. I can gat a passable comfortable shave in one pass if I shave every day. I cannot get a passable comfortable shave in one pass if it has been more than two days. I can get a bbs shave but there is a risk of irritation. That line is very fine. Close and comfortable and bbs differences can only be felt by myself or my wife so I am not really into risking some minor irritation for that minor of a change. I love comfortable.
    I bow to your experience Shawn.
    I always try for BBS because I assumed people could tell.

    The post shave balm soothes my face but the splash can make my eyes water lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post
    I get a much closer shave if I go two to three days between shaves. But my beard growth is slow anyhoo.
    I also have noticed getting a better shave if I shave every other day. I enjoy shaving with the straight so much that I hate to take a day off, but my beard also grows slowly, so taking a day of makes sense.

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    One pass ATG is all I do, irrespective of number of days I haven't shaved. If the razor is sharp enough it is all you need.
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