Shaving multiple times a day.

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01-08-2013, 02:23 PM
Steelstubble

Shaving multiple times a day.

I was wondering if anyone else found it necessary to shave more then once a day. I've found that anything less then a wedge will jam on my stubble if I don't shave twice a day. By shaving twice a day I keep my stubble nice and short which makes the job much easier for my full hollows.

I got the idea to shave twice a day after I removed my goatee and started having serious pulling and jamming issues while shaving. Also my finacee complained my 5 o'clock shadow was dagger like and insisted I shave more then once a day to keep my face smooth. So far no irritation problems and I'm getting to enjoy my full hollows once again.
01-08-2013, 03:13 PM
Furcifer

Whatever works. I found that straight razor shaving resulted in a smoother shave and the next day's stubble was something less than with my Atra Plus. I also find that I can shave more often if I wish since irritation is considerably reduced when I do it right... The only time I was ever forced to shave twice a day with any regularity was in boot camp with a cartridge razor and that was a killer. Then again, for some reason, I get an even more excellent shave when I wait a day between shaves.

Some of my razors pull more than others, but while I find that lighter pressure is still the trick, a firm hand is still required. A sudden pull that alters the angle of the blade is what makes what might be a small nick into a worse cut.
01-09-2013, 12:18 AM
Ryan82

If you need to shave a second time it means you didn't do it right the first time :p

I see comments on this forum like "I can't abide stubble" and so on, but it's only stubble. Whether you shave again in the evening or not it will still be there in the morning. But hey, it's your face. If you have the time to spare, and more importantly it doesn't cause irritation, go for it.
01-09-2013, 12:35 AM
Weaselsrippedmyflesh

I've got an "every other day" face. There's no way I could do it twice a day and, better still, no need. I get a good enough shave that on the second day I've got some stubble going but not too bad. I wouldn't go to a formal occasion without shaving (on the second day) but given that I'm retired every other day works fine.
01-09-2013, 01:15 AM
Martin103

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Originally Posted by Ryan82

If you need to shave a second time it means you didn't do it right the first time

Totally agree, probably one of the best thing about this whole system is getting a great shave good for 24 hrs. JMHO
01-09-2013, 01:24 AM
mapleleafalumnus

What I've noticed over the years is that my day-after stubble is much rougher using a straight than my old Gilette. Has anyone else experienced this?
01-09-2013, 01:26 AM
Martin103

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Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

What I've noticed over the years is that my day-after stubble is much rougher using a straight than my old Gilette. Has anyone else experienced this?

Yes, for me especially on my neck.
01-09-2013, 04:37 AM
Supernats

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Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

What I've noticed over the years is that my day-after stubble is much rougher using a straight than my old Gilette. Has anyone else experienced this?

I agree. It's only been a couple weeks, but I've noticed the hairs feeling stiffer than I remember.
01-09-2013, 04:49 AM
Tylerbrycen

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Originally Posted by Martin103

Yes, for me especially on my neck.

Me too my face feels a lot rougher it's like my beard is getting tougher....... Damn that's not good
01-09-2013, 04:56 AM
easyace

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Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

What I've noticed over the years is that my day-after stubble is much rougher using a straight than my old Gilette. Has anyone else experienced this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin103

Yes, for me especially on my neck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supernats

I agree. It's only been a couple weeks, but I've noticed the hairs feeling stiffer than I remember.

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Originally Posted by Tylerbrycen

Me too my face feels a lot rougher it's like my beard is getting tougher....... Damn that's not good

Gentlemen, I hate to be the one to point this out to you, but....................................it's because you're getting older. Which of course is no bad thing when you consider the only alternative.
01-09-2013, 05:03 AM
Tylerbrycen

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Originally Posted by easyace

Gentlemen, I hate to be the one to point this out to you, but....................................it's because you're getting older. Which of course is no bad thing when you consider the only alternative.

Atleast your nice about hahahah
01-09-2013, 05:22 AM
PFunkDaddy

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Originally Posted by Martin103

Totally agree, probably one of the best thing about this whole system is getting a great shave good for 24 hrs. JMHO

I wish this was the case for me. While I do get a BBS or near-BBS (save for a spot on my neck), I could shave 2x/day but have not had the need/motivation to do so yet.
I can pretty much have a full beard if I didn't shave for a week.
Some folks stubble grows faster + thicker than others...unfortunately for me.
01-10-2013, 12:06 AM
Ryan82

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Originally Posted by PFunkDaddy

I could shave 2x/day but have not had the need/motivation to do so yet.

Bingo. No one NEEDS to shave twice a day, it's more personal preference - like everything else in this sport.
01-10-2013, 12:16 AM
Tylerbrycen

I'm sorry but but I have a damn course and heavy ears there are member who ca vouche for it. Today I shaved with my merkur slant and went ATG and that was 8 this morning and I'm still smooth granted ymmv
01-10-2013, 12:21 AM
Ryan82

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Originally Posted by Tylerbrycen

I'm sorry but but I have a damn course and heavy ears there are member who ca vouche for it. Today I shaved with my merkur slant and went ATG and that was 8 this morning and I'm still smooth granted ymmv

hehe such is the beauty of the Slant :tu
01-10-2013, 01:38 AM
Trimmy72

Yes, I've noticed. As soon as I switched from the fusion to a DE and straight. The hairs are very coarse on my face, I could lap stones! ;) I have abrasive face and I turned 40 several months ago, am I old now?
01-10-2013, 01:48 AM
Trimmy72

What's your routine? Do you do a WTG, XTG, ATG or just WTG? If I do just a WTG I could shave twice a day, but usually I do a WTG and XTG which gets me through the day, say maybe 16 hours.
01-10-2013, 02:00 AM
Str8Shooter

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Originally Posted by Ryan82

If you need to shave a second time it means you didn't do it right the first time :p

I see comments on this forum like "I can't abide stubble" and so on, but it's only stubble. Whether you shave again in the evening or not it will still be there in the morning. But hey, it's your face. If you have the time to spare, and more importantly it doesn't cause irritation, go for it.

This!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyace

Gentlemen, I hate to be the one to point this out to you, but....................................it's because you're getting older. Which of course is no bad thing when you consider the only alternative.

:cry::roflmao and this. I now have "gorilla hair".

as you learn better technique the shaves improve. I shave every 2-3 days usually but If I wanted BBS all the time would shave every two. By the end of the second day I have a normal 5 oclock shadow and by day three it's real rough.
It becomes a trade off between how many passes/how many days between shaves/irritation from too much too often. I like to let my face rest for a couple days.
01-10-2013, 04:45 AM
gooser

i kinda go with the every other day routine , although i did shave 2 days in a row this week , but i only shave cause i like to use the straight and or DE now , if not for havin fun id prob be on my way to a beard like the guys from ZZ-Top ..lol