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The "second day shave"!
by
geddyflea
on 04 May, 2014 17:51
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OK, I'm an everyday headshaver. I like the look and ritual, and like every day smooth for work. But once a month, usually Saturday, I skip the shave due to kids activities, trying to get to the gym, yard work, etc. but then I hit the headshave again on Sunday before church. I must say - my head seems smoother than if I'd shaved the day before! The only thing I can account for is that the blade has more to work work with and probably pulls from the scalp as much as it shaves.
Anyway, just a musing in the spirit of the message boards here. Fun group of guys - thanks for all the advice!
GF
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#1
by
schro
on 04 May, 2014 20:39
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Completely agree on all points. Prefer to keep the dome smooth 24/7, but sometimes get a little lazy and skip a day. The nice thing is, the first shave after skipping a day always results in a smoother shave!
Yes, I think it's because there's more for the razor to grab onto.
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#2
by
AgentBald
on 05 May, 2014 09:33
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Yup! Completely agree.
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#3
by
nuts
on 05 May, 2014 15:15
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I shave usually every second day and I agree it seems to end up smoother than shaving every day.
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#4
by
slybeard
on 05 May, 2014 15:30
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I've notice the same thing if a skip a day or two, that I end up smoother. I agree that it must be that the multi-blade razor is pulling the hair more for the next blade to get it closer. Any DE or SE shavers ever notice this?
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#5
by
slyest
on 05 May, 2014 15:51
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I shave every day
Very rare I miss a day.
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#6
by
baldsurfer
on 07 May, 2014 08:00
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Agree on all counts. Definitely smoother after skipping a day and as others have said, I always attributed it to the fact that the razor gets a better "grip" on longer hair. But when I'm BBC, I have a hard time skipping a day. It's an odd trade-off: you have to endure an extra day of stubble in order to have an extra-smooth day...
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#7
by
mrzed
on 07 May, 2014 10:13
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If I skip a day, it's because I'm sick, or I'm meeting with the guys for breakfast extra early, or sometimes a Saturday. On the second day, I shave both WTG and AGT. Yes, it seems smoother last the smooth lasts longer into the day.
Today is a skip day. So tomorrow should be a super smooth day.
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#8
by
Steeltoe
on 12 May, 2014 12:50
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Absolutely agree. Whether I shave daily or every other day, I end up with sandpaper every other day. I should learn to save myself the effort of shaving daily.
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#9
by
geeman
on 12 May, 2014 12:56
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Yep...didn't shave all weekend... Got up early and used the de....virtually no shadow...sweet
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#10
by
AJ Q-Ball
on 12 May, 2014 17:22
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I never thought I could shave every day due to sensitive skin but as soon as I got used to shaving in the shower, I've not skipped a day since. That was right at the very beginning of my initial 30 day trial. Now I just can't skip a day because I know I won't feel right. I like to have a freshly clean shaved head to start off my day but I can clearly see what you all are saying.
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#11
by
Sir Harry
on 13 May, 2014 04:16
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I do it at random.....Because of SD, I very rarely go past the third day. But DE shaving makes my head so smooth, I can skip days and get away with it.