Do you shave everyday or prefer to take breaks?

[catherix]

I've been wondering about this just for the sake of wondering. I generally take one day off a week from shaving(Sunday for me). I had a few ingrowns at the lower neck that have been slowly healing(thank you wet shaving!!) since my switch from the Mach 58.5 and I figure that it would be good to take a day off every once in awhile. Of course this is difficult because I truly enjoy every shave and look forward to it.
Other than that I have no reason to take a day off and sometimes I don't.

So my question is how many days off do you take from shaving and why? I know that YMMV and all that but I just was curious to hear what others do.

 

[Amzimbo]

Until I got hooked on shaving last fall, I used to skip one day a week (Sunday) to "rest" my skin. Now I shave at least once every day and have no issues.

 

[traps38]

Used to shave every 2nd or third day as my face could not handle more often than that with cartridge razors.
Now with double edge every day with no issues at all.
And it is fun now,no more just a chore.

 

[johnh]

my beard is slowww so I shave every 2nd day.

 

[BallisticBurrito]

Every 2-3 days..depending on time.

 

[catherix]

Until I got hooked on shaving last fall, I used to skip one day a week (Sunday) to "rest" my skin. Now I shave at least once every day and have no issues.

I like that u said at least once a day. Am I not the only one that's shave twice in a day just because I wanted to?

 

[Josh_WA]

I have shaved almost everyday since getting my DE setup but find that every second days better at the moment as I get no irritation after a slight break.

 

[Uncle Brian]

In the bad old days I would leave it as long as possible between shaves and then only shave if I had to or started to look very untidy, most of the time I had several days of growth.
Then I got back into DE shaving and as it's such fun I shave every day.
On a few occasions when I have got irritation from a razor i have not shaved the next morning but waited until the next night and then shaved with a mild razor like the Tech and a new blade.
Addictive stuff this wet shaving.

 

[dfigz]

Everyday but Sunday ... I take the day off

 

[Gearoid]

My beard is also slow (and fair) so only every 2nd or 3rd day.

 

[soulska]

everyday for me, but take breaks if I get razor burn or irritation.

 

[Tbbrew]

Being in the Navy, I would have to shave Monday through Friday and try to rest my face on saturday and sunday. Before I started wet shaving again with a DE, I would use electric trimmers and shavers. My beard grows really fast. So I would look like I just woke up at 12 in the afternoon and battle ingrown hairs in the evenings.
Fast forwarding to Now, I go to bed at night, anticipating my morning wet shaving routine and practicing what I've learned from you Gent in this forum. (especially, over the weekends, when I have more me time in the bathroom.)

Much appreciated.

 

[sparco]

I would like to shave everyday, but I have found out that the best routine for me is to shave every 2nd or 3rd day.
Usually I time it so I can enjoy a long and nice shaving session in the weekend and those days I start late for work.

 

[Member357]

I like that u said at least once a day. Am I not the only one that's shave twice in a day just because I wanted to?

No, I do that sometimes too. I worried my skin might suffer, but it's been fine. Plus, it's not something I do every day.

 

[mspk1111]

Maybe I'm the only one here with this issue but my beard grows in at different thicknesses and speeds, its actually kinda ridiculous. 25% of my face I shave every day cause it grows in fast and furious. The other 75% can go 2-3 days between shavings.

 

[StubbleShaver]

5 days a week..

Take 2 days a week off when i am working in London.

 

[Doc226]

5-6 times a week. Always with a straight.

 

[Oblique Human]

I sometimes skip a day once a month.

 

[soda]

I'm either blessed or cursed with a light, slow beard growth. I shave Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. I could shave every 2 days, but I find I get a closer, better shave when I have 3 days growth.

The good thing is I don't have to stockpile away as much as those of you who are shaving daily; the bad thing is I am.

 

[rivieraranch]

Saturday and Sunday, mostly, or if not just one weekend day. It allows the hair to grow out a little, revealing growth patterns. It also rests the skin.