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

Yup!  Completely agree.

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?

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...

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.

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.