Shaving frequency question

[Junglerot]

So I find that if I shave on every other day that I stay smoother longer.  Say I shave Monday, Wednesday and Friday night; I have stubble Tuesday and Thursday night and Tuesday and Thursday morning i am still smooth enough to have issues with hats slipping off.  When I shave every morning I am finding that at 5 o'clock the stubble as bad as it normally is on Tuesday and Thursday nights.  It seems if I try and shave everyday I cant get it as close?  Has anyone experienced this?

Also has anyone noticed that some blades work better if you have a couple days growth versus just stubble and some work better if it is just stubble rather than a couple days growth?

I use the HeadBlade with the Sensor Excel (double blade), HeadRub, HeadWash, HeadSlick, witch hazel and HeadLube.  I use to use ClearHead but heard about  witch hazel on the broads and like it better.

[Paul]

I know what you mean.  Getting an extra days growth seems to really allow for a closer and longer lasting shave.  Think there is more hair to grab or something.

[tomgallagher]

I shave every other day and try not to worry about it.

[GASlick]

I figured out a long time ago that if I have some growth I get a better shave.  I shave twice a week, Saturday and Wednesday

[Tyler]

Yes, you'll get a better shave with some growth, but I can't stand to have a full day's growth, so I shave daily.

[dawgfan]

I agree.  I seem to get a better shave if I have more than 24 hours worth of growth.  But I can't stand the stubble!  Everyday shaver here.

[Razor X]

Yes, you'll get a better shave with some growth, but I can't stand to have a full day's growth, so I shave daily.

Same here.  I'm to the point where I don't feel like I can go out in public if my head isn't freshly shaved.  Not that anyone else notices, but I feel a lot more presentable when my head is slick.  I just don't feel like myself when there's any stubble at all up there.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

Daily, except on Sunday once in a while, it just makes me feel cleaner and more presentable--it's also sort of what "wakes" me up and prepares me for the day mentally. 

[Junglerot]

So is the only difference the amount of growth or has anyone noticed that one razor is better than another for growth vs stubble?

[D.A.L.U.I.]

I think some razors need a little extra "length" to really grab hold, particularly single or double blades.  I used Fusion from the start, and now have migrated to M5, but with the multiple blades, each blade cutting and pulling the hair out slightly, let's me get a really smooth result with everyday use.  And as others have noted, the time in the morning smoothing out the dome almost has a spiritual awakening feeling.  Damn it feels good after a cold water rinse or an ice cube to dry off a perfectly smooth head, it's really something only Sly guys understand. 

[Stevo]

I'm an every other day shaver, my hair just doesn't grow enough in 24 hours to really make it worth it.  I might skip a day here and there, usually because I have an early game start and I'm just too tired, and I usually try and sync up my shaving pattern to coincide with times when I know I'll be out and about.