How often do you shave?

[PintoPlain]

Typically I would shave between four and five times per week. I used to shave daily, but since I'm currently on sabbatical, I sometimes go an extra day between shaves. I usually do a two pass shave which is DFS or better.

I find straights take about the same time as DE or carts. Wouldn't use a straight in the shower though.

 

[Dogrescuer]

excluding the CdM

What is Cdm please?

 

[kayvee]

What is Cdm please?

Shaving the mustache ATG

 

[rbscebu]

CdM = Coup de Maître (master stroke)

It is shaving against the grain, normally south to north, on the upper lip. Requires very good blade control and, to be comfortable, a very keen edge. Only to be first tried a under adult supervision .

 

[kayvee]

CdM = Coup de Maître (master stroke)

It is shaving against the grain, normally south to north, on the upper lip. Requires very good blade control and, to be comfortable, a very keen edge. Only to be first tried a under adult supervision .

Alternatively, just grow a moustache

 

[Mitzie]

SR and shavettes cut the stubble at skin level. (That's why barbers use them) Whereas DEs, Carts' and SEs' cut the stubble below skin level -which is why some shavers get irritation. -Generally our skin likes the former

 

[sakaltras]

SR and shavettes cut the stubble at skin level. (That's why barbers use them) Whereas DEs, Carts' and SEs' cut the stubble below skin level -which is why some shavers get irritation. -Generally our skin likes the former

That must be the reason why straight razors give me irritation free shaves. I cannot use DE razors daily, after 2 or 3 days my skin is totally irritated. Straight razors look very scary but I can use them daily without any irritation (except cuts sometimes).

 

[ZeelandsRoem]

SR and shavettes cut the stubble at skin level. (That's why barbers use them) Whereas DEs, Carts' and SEs' cut the stubble below skin level -which is why some shavers get irritation. -Generally our skin likes the former

Can you please explain me why a double edge safety razor cuts below skin level?

 

[Dave himself]

Every other day. Otherwise my face screams for mercy.

 

[Mitzie]

Can you please explain me why a double edge safety razor cuts below skin level?

The safety bar depresses the level of the skin as you shave

 

[Raven Koenes]

Can you please explain me why a double edge safety razor cuts below skin level?

Yeah, I'd like to know as well. We are talking about a single blade, not cartridges. A blade is a blade that runs across the plane of the face. I think any blade, SR included, will cut below the surface of the skin if face stretching is involved.

 

[5whiskey]

OP, to your question specifically...

I don't think it's really that much easier of a shave if you shave daily or every other day. 2 days growth isn't much more challenging than 1 days growth. 3 days growth does seem a bit more of a chore. Past 4 days growth and I've got a baby beard going, I don't go that long ever.

I shave every day I work (and before church on Sundays I'm off). Either before starting a shift if I work nights, or the night before if I work days. I have a wonky schedule where I work 2 days, I'm off 2 days, work 3 days, etc. So I do shave intermittently. Sometimes every day, sometimes there's up to 3 days growth.

 

[Loner16]

The safety bar depresses the level of the skin as you shave

First time I've ever heard this!

I know I can get a far smoother, stubble free shave with a straight than I ever got with a DE, SE etc.!

As far as how often I shave... I don't have to appear clean cut for anyone, so usually every third day... or, whenever the mood strikes me!

 

[BrightSideBob]

I usually shave every 2-3 days unless I have some sort of function or event where I want that fresh clean shaven look.

My skin really doesnt like it whenever I try shaving more frequently than that, which is why I tend to wait until I have noticable stubble.

 

[LeroyR]

SR and shavettes cut the stubble at skin level. (That's why barbers use them) Whereas DEs, Carts' and SEs' cut the stubble below skin level -which is why some shavers get irritation. -Generally our skin likes the former

I obviously have no data to back this up, but I'm also going to assume you don't either...

The general consensus, as you likely know, is that DE razors do cut at skin level, and I would assume the same goes for SE razors too. This is often used as a selling point when comparing DE razors to cartridge razors. I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'm definitely asking for your source.

I think if you're getting better shaves out of a SR than a DE/SE, it's likely more related to your skill level with that tool and your enthusiasm for using it versus any fundamental differences in how the blade engages your skin - within reason, of course. Many, many, many people squeeze great looking, comfortable shaves out of cartridges and "canned goo" despite our attitudes against those tools, so what's the difference here?

I think it boils down to your personal preference and skill level with that specific tool (or type of tool).

 

[Doc Dan]

I think it is easier to control the blade angle on a straight razor and that is why it is more comfortable with a properly honed blade.

 

[Mitzie]

I obviously have no data to back this up, but I'm also going to assume you don't either...

The general consensus, as you likely know, is that DE razors do cut at skin level, and I would assume the same goes for SE razors too. This is often used as a selling point when comparing DE razors to cartridge razors. I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'm definitely asking for your source.

I think if you're getting better shaves out of a SR than a DE/SE, it's likely more related to your skill level with that tool and your enthusiasm for using it versus any fundamental differences in how the blade engages your skin - within reason, of course. Many, many, many people squeeze great looking, comfortable shaves out of cartridges and "canned goo" despite our attitudes against those tools, so what's the difference here?

I think it boils down to your personal preference and skill level with that specific tool (or type of tool).

There's no safety bar on an SR. SE and DE razors depress the skin, albeit by a small amount by virtue of the dragging of the razor safety bar in front of the blade as it travels across the skin. That's why skin specialists, barbers and top models (female) still prefer and will recommend an SR shave in addition to minimizing/preventing irritation

 

[LeroyR]

There's no safety bar on an SR. SE and DE razors depress the skin, albeit by a small amount by virtue of the dragging of the razor safety bar in front of the blade as it travels across the skin. That's why skin specialists, barbers and top models (female) still prefer and will recommend an SR shave in addition to minimizing/preventing irritation

I don't completely disagree with your assumptions, but that's all they are unfortunately.

 

[Mitzie]

I don't completely disagree with your assumptions, but that's all they are unfortunately.

Try shaving with a cart' DE or SE razors continuously for a week or two and compare it with a week or so continuously shaving with an SR or shavette. You will notice a difference in skin texture and your completion (looks calmer perhaps more natural?)

I shave with all the above types of razor so I have 'no axe to grind.' -The fact speaks for itself. - Don't take my word for it just try shaving with all three types, after all, the 'proof of the pudding is in the eating' as my grandmother would say !

 

[LeroyR]

Try shaving with a cart' DE or SE razors continuously for a week or two and compare it with a week or so continuously shaving with an SR or shavette. You will notice a difference in skin texture and your completion (looks calmer perhaps more natural?)

I shave with all the above types of razor so I have 'no axe to grind.' -The fact speaks for itself. - Don't take my word for it just try shaving with all three types, after all, the 'proof of the pudding is in the eating' as my grandmother would say !

I'm not that good with a SR, which is exactly my point. I use a DE every day, and have for a decade. I'm proficient with that tool, or category of tools rather, so I get great results. I use very aggressive razors and very sharp blades, and I assure you that using a tool I am familiar with I can easily get a shave that rivals that of a SR. I've also seen barbers use DEs with my own eyes. This is all preference and skill (within reason, like I said) and nothing more.

We could argue all day about this, but my position is basically that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," or said another way, "YMMV."

(ALSO, I just realized something... I thought I was in the BLADES forum, but I'm in the SR forums, sorry guys. I stumbled in here by accident. I didn't mean to come to the wrong place and start making waves. )