How often do you shave?

[Jim1968]

Is it normal to have very little beard growth by the next day after a properly done shave? I tend to not have much stubble in the evening and very little the next morning. If I have too little hair growth, can I irritate my skin by shaving without enough stubble present? I don't like to be unshaven too long, but I don't want to look like I use a belt sander on my face.

I don't press down and let the razor apply the pressure. I believe my angle is good because I hear the whiskers getting cut when I have them. I mainly get the irritation on my neck from the atg pass. I would only do one pass but it feels rough after only one wtg pass. Would doing two wtg passes on my neck be better than one wtg and one atg?

Thanks

 

[Nolimit]

Every other day

 

[rockviper]

I shave daily, sometimes twice.
Whisker growth varies. Some of my friends have in a week what I have after one day. For your neck, try an XTG instead of an ATG, or just go with some mixed WTG/XTG angles.

 

[Jasman]

I shave almost every day, but I don't get three passes in more than three or four times a week; some days after a particularly BBS shave, a one-pass touch-up is more than ample for me.

 

[austinantihipster]

I tend to shave six days a week. I usually do three passes: WTG, XTG, XTG (other direction). I find that doing WTG and ATG results in the same problem you are having: too much irritation after daily shaves. It does take a little longer to do three passes instead of two, but if it cuts down on the irritation, I'd say it is worth it. The third pass also ensures I get a BBS shave every time.

I'm pretty new to wet shaving, so when I first started I assumed WTG was north to south, XTG was diagonally towards my chin, and ATG south to north. I was getting really bad irritation even with only two passes (of what I thought was) WTG.

A wise B&B member suggested I let my beard grown out for a few days and then pay close attention to the direction of growth. Take the time to run your fingers across the hair in every direction so you get a true sense of growth direction.

Turns out for me WTG is actually diagonally towards my shoulders for my neck and cheek, and then towards my chin as I got closer to my mouth and chin.

Everyone's growth is different, so if you haven't mapped your beard growth, that might be a good place to start. (Judging by your join date, you may already know this, so please ignore if this is old and/or repetitive info.)

 

[Test4echo]

Almost daily, my neck is sensitive...so I have to take a day off in between.

 

[MeanGreenZ71]

I usually shave 2-3 times per week. My skin gets razor burn if I shave every day. Im hoping some different blades will help with this issue.

 

[skleice]

Every other. I have lighter hair so I don't get the shadow on day 1. I can feel stubble, but I still look relatively clean shaven. Buy the end of day 2, I def need a shave. I don't think I could really shave every day due to my sensitive skin anyway.

 

[Lmarkow]

Only on days that end in "y."

 

[Jim1968]

(Judging by your join date, you may already know this, so please ignore if this is old and/or repetitive info.)

Just because your new does not mean you have nothing to contribute. It never occurred to me to try two XTG passes. I appreciate the advice. Even someone who has been on the board for a while can't remember everything they have read. I do have a north to south direction in my beard growth. The next time I shave I will have to try two XTG passes, one in each direction. I will have to see if that reduces my irritation.

Thanks

 

[Businessness]

Shaving every 5th day is my sweet spot for being able to use all of the fantastic wet shaving products I have acquired and having that feeling of satisfaction mowing down a proper beard off your face

 

[Joe_Karp]

I'm self-employed, shave every day.

 

[cottontop]

I shave my face everyday and my head once or twice a week; more often if I have a mandolin growing on the top of it.
cottontop

 

[mmack66]

I go 2-4 days between shaves.

 

[bmilcs]

My growth is ridiculous. I do 4+ passes daily on my dome and face. Somedays, I need less but not usually and I get BBS nearly everyday now. I shave in the evening and by morning there is usually stubble grown in.

 

[Aimless1]

Daily. WTG/XTG/ATG. Occasionally let it go on the weekend or on vacation.

 

[Howie]

I shave almost every day. Out of a one week period , I like to give my face a little rest and skip one day.

 

[RVshave]

Two passes daily.

 

[Eeyore]

Every day, two passes.

 

[August West]

Everyday.