Thread: Give me a Break!

As much as I like putting sharp objects to my face and neck...I like taking a couple of days off in between shaves.
So does my wife!!

I'm a firm believer in doing whatever works for you. Because in the end, what else are you going to do?

Yes, in theory you should be able to shave every day and if you have to be clean shaven every day then you need to figure out why you cannot shave every day without irritation. However, if there is no requirement to be clean shaven every day and you don't want to, why would you? It is not a competition. I often wander around with a few day's growth on my face. No one, least of all me, cares. However, I always shave my head regularly because I like the smooth feel up there.

So, unless you literally have to or want to shave every day, don't worry so much about it. There's nothing wrong with you if you want to take a break for a day or two or three. However, if you really want to shave more often but are *having* to take breaks you should look into what is going on, as others have said.

James.

I guess to answer your question more specifically. I haven't noticed any difference in the qulaity of a shave if I take a day or more off. I do notice that I'm much happier after I've shaved, if I wait a couple days between. I don't believe it's a better shave, just a more appreciated shave, because I've been feeling the scruff for a couple days.

I actually find that my face feels a lot smoother if I shave 3 or more days growth off. I believe the prevailing theory is that it leaves more hair for the razor to "catch" on to.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

The important point here is your skin should not need to recuperate from shaving. If it does something is wrong either with your razor or your technique. If your skin is irritated it's telling you it is being damaged and you need to find out why.

You should be able to shave every day for the rest of your life and have no comfort issues.

Can't say I agree.... For Those With Sensitive Skin

How to treat your skim matters just as much as how you shave. I try to remember the three basics: Clean; Tone; and Moisturize. I try to use a preshave like Noxzema , then a good quality shave soap; toner- something with Witch Hazel in it; and then a non oily moisturizer Ike Nivea Protective for men.

Very topical (for me) post. This morning I noticed some bleeding on my face. I hadn't actually cut it (I don't think) I think it was just either a little bump being shaved off or just a sensitive spot. Shaving with a straight removes skin. Years ago, most people would do it once a week (Saturday night for Church on Sunday or Sunday morning, I believe). I considered using a DE for tomorrow or not shaving at all. These days, it's acceptable in many situations to not shave, with the 'fashion' of the 'designer stubble' and all that. So we shouldn't push the skin on our face to such a point that it's actually damaged. Before my obsession with straight razor shaving I would never shave unless I was going to work (no shaves weekends and holidays). Since I started straight razor shaving I have only missed about three days...

I also think maybe as one gets older (and the skin gets thinner) this may be more of an issue...My wife works in aged care. She tells me of her clients having 'skin tears'; the skin is so thin that it can tear.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Very topical

I see what you did there.