3-4 days of growth...best shave ever?

[Dngolden]

During the pandemic I got out of the every 1-2 day routine. I settled into every 3.5 days. I’ve now added a quick one pass shave mid week to keep in social acceptable range. I have a very course beard that softens a bit with longer growth. I find 2-3 days growth actually provides a more comfortable shave without having to work too hard to get to DFS or better

 

[gdawg55]

I'm a daily shaver for the most part, but there are times when I go 48 hrs between shaves. Those tend to be my best shaves.

 

[Hair Scraper]

I'll have to echo what others are saying, 2 to 3 days between shaves for me works the best. Anything less than 2 days and my skin will protest. Oddly enough if I go 3 to 4 days, or more, my lower neck will break-out east and west of my 'apple due to dermatitis.

 

[Hok]

Just had an amazing shave with my Henson medium (RK blade). It's the first time I've used it with more than a days worth of growth. I was blown away by the closeness/smoothness after three passes.

Anyone else notice a different experience after significant growth?

Just got the Henson Ti aggressive for about a week now. It went through about a quarter inch of stache and chin hair like it was butter. I did nick the crap out underneath my chin. About like 5 shaved in I am finally dialing it in and getting bbs shaves.

 

[Chandu]

Often times with any razor I get a better shave after two days of growth than one. I think the razor has an easier chance to grab ALL the hairs. I suspect that not all grow at the same rate so if one shaves daily some are barely long enough to get grabbed properly.

Note: I'm a guy that has 5 o'clock shadow and I say that. Some whose beard doesn't grow as fast it might be 3-4 days.

I shave daily and can do so with an R41. That said, if I go two days, I do get a closer shave.

 

[demaro]

Every other day or every third day for me . I get much better shaves as well.

 

[edw]

My best shave when possible is every 7 days, mainly because it preserves the skin. But I have to keep the look then shave every 2 maximum 3 days.

Everyday shaving is not possible due to my scarce growth.

 

[razorhead63]

My best shaves happen at about every 2 to 3 days growth. Shaving at only 24 hrs causes me irritation at times.

 

[Mitzie]

It's because the longer whiskers hold more water for optimum beard hydration

 

[gigashadow02]

I don't like the Henson. It's an ugly looking razor.

 

[catchacoolbreeze]

Not saying that I haven't gotten a good shave on a back-to-back, but my best shaves are on two or, better yet, three days of growth.

same with me. I'm much less sensitive to the feel of the blade.