Shaving frequency question

• Shaving frequency question by Junglerot on 23 Oct, 2009 17:37
• 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.
• #1 by Paul on 23 Oct, 2009 19:40
• 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.
• #2 by tomgallagher on 23 Oct, 2009 19:42
• I shave every other day and try not to worry about it.
• #3 by GASlick on 23 Oct, 2009 22:53
• 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
• #4 by Tyler on 23 Oct, 2009 22:55
• 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.
• #5 by dawgfan on 24 Oct, 2009 06:22
• 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.
• #6 by Razor X on 24 Oct, 2009 09:05
• Quote from: Tyler on 23 Oct, 2009 22:55

  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.
• #7 by D.A.L.U.I. on 24 Oct, 2009 09:20
• 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. 
• #8 by Junglerot on 24 Oct, 2009 12:16
• So is the only difference the amount of growth or has anyone noticed that one razor is better than another for growth vs stubble?
• #9 by D.A.L.U.I. on 24 Oct, 2009 13:15
• 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. 
• #10 by Stevo on 24 Oct, 2009 18:04
• 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.