I was sure I shaved this morning...

[dtezla]

I shaved this morning and took my time. Ended up doing a 3 pass shave with some minor touch-ups on my neck. I was pleased with the results as I washed the extra soap off my face and dried it all off. About 15 minutes later when I was in my car though, I was casually stroking my face (admiring the shave) and found a ton of areas that either grew back really quick or I missed completely.

 

[zethreal]

Part of that can be from the soap/hot water softening the hair. As it dries & stiffens, you will be able to feel it more. At least that has been my experience.

 

[luvmysuper]

If a person uses water that is TOO hot, it can make the face puffy and swollen. When you cut the whiskers off and then get dressed, your face can recover and the swelling goes away and you can wind up with hair that now protrudes.

Another reason why it isn't necessary to go to extremes with your water temp.
Shave with hot water if you like (that doesn't mean scalding hot) or cool water if you like (that doesn't mean ice cubes).

Moderation in all things.



Except AD's

 

[kingfisher]

Run your fingers over your face carefully after your last pass but before your final rinse/aftershave. You can usually find the missed areas that way, then shave 'em off before you go to work.

 

[Big_OC]

I usually find it's the opposite for me. When I do my last pass and touch up I do feel some areas (right side of my jaw, and lower right side of my neck) appear to not be as close but after 15-30 minutes It feels almost BBS. I'll take that any day. I've learned to live with those areas as my problem areas and not overdo it.

 

[brooksfletcher]

This happens to me ALOT. I swear I do a thorough shave and by the time I walk to the car, I've got a full beard again LOL

As the other gents mention, I think it may have to do with hot water slightly swelling the face or soap softening the hair. Makes sense to me

 

[Seraphim]

Run your fingers over your face carefully after your last pass but before your final rinse/aftershave. You can usually find the missed areas that way, then shave 'em off before you go to work.

+1

 

[mmack66]

[video]http://www.hulu.com/watch/31415[/video]

 

[retturn2blades]

What I'm getting from this thread is...switch to cool water shaves. I've heard others praise the cold water shaving process, and now I get the "science" of reducing facial swelling for closer shaves. I'm gonna try it.

 

[zethreal]

Not necessarily 'cool' water, but just not scalding hot.

 

[Matt555]

I shaved this morning and took my time. Ended up doing a 3 pass shave with some minor touch-ups on my neck. I was pleased with the results as I washed the extra soap off my face and dried it all off. About 15 minutes later when I was in my car though, I was casually stroking my face (admiring the shave) and found a ton of areas that either grew back really quick or I missed completely.

I know the feeling. It is extremely irritating.....

 

[brooksfletcher]

What I'm getting from this thread is...switch to cool water shaves. I've heard others praise the cold water shaving process, and now I get the "science" of reducing facial swelling for closer shaves. I'm gonna try it.

Not necessarily 'cool' water, but just not scalding hot.

Yeah, my water gets pretty damn hot, enough that my stainless brush handle is unbearable to touch if I don't pay attention to how much I turn the hot knob. The same can be said about the head of my razor.

While, it will be a hard change, I'll try 'cooler' water on friday...

 

[Absolute Mustard]

I had this problem until I switched to the R41

Now BBS with 2 passes with no chance for any leftover stubble

 

[Shaving_CHENG]

This happens to me if I prep by only splashing water on my face instead of a nice shower; it's inadequate for me, and I invariably miss spots. I feel self-conscious for the rest of the day

 

[ackvil]

The rules I follow:

• Proper hydration of my face. Whether I shave before or after I shower or use warm or cold water, I always apply plenty of water on my face. The extra water seems to provide extra glide to the razor.
• Proper blade angle to be sure I am cutting the whiskers properly. I prefer less aggressive razors since I use a steeper blade angle than most. I find that this cuts my whiskers perfectly.
• Sufficient passes in different directions to get the beard that grows in different directions. I use a four pass shave. I rather do an extra pass with a less aggressive razor and get all the whiskers rather than one less pass with a more aggressive one and risk nicks and cuts. But that's me. Many folks like an aggressive razor with fewer passes.
• After I do my last pass I splash cold water on my face and rub your hand around the areas I shaved. If I missed anything I use blade buffing or j hooking to remedy the problem.
• And finally, don't obsess over you shave. If there is a rough patch or two that doesn't show, don't worry about it. After all, it's only a shave!

 

[dtezla]

I had taken a nice shower prior to the shave and I wouldn't consider my water to be excessively hot. No big deal, I usually get a decent shave, just a fluke today.

 

[luvmysuper]

Not necessarily 'cool' water, but just not scalding hot.

Exactly.

Yeah, my water gets pretty damn hot, enough that my stainless brush handle is unbearable to touch if I don't pay attention to how much I turn the hot knob. The same can be said about the head of my razor.

While, it will be a hard change, I'll try 'cooler' water on friday...

By "cooler" I hope you mean "not scalding".
I don't like shaving with cold water. My water is hot, but I can put my hands in the water with no discomfort whatsoever.

 

[brooksfletcher]

If I missed anything I use blade buffing or j hooking to remedy the problem.

Gotta love blade buffing! However J hooking trips me out

By "cooler" I hope you mean "not scalding".
I don't like shaving with cold water. My water is hot, but I can put my hands in the water with no discomfort whatsoever.

Yeah, cooler.

Although it isn't scalding to my hand, which is testing it, doesn't mean it isn't to hot for my face. That face skin is just more sensitive compared to our hands.

 

[OkieStubble]

I usually find it's the opposite for me. When I do my last pass and touch up I do feel some areas (right side of my jaw, and lower right side of my neck) appear to not be as close but after 15-30 minutes It feels almost BBS. I'll take that any day. I've learned to live with those areas as my problem areas and not overdo it.

This is exactly my experience in the same areas you mentioned. And I thought I was crazy...

 

[the_edski]

Truer words have never been spoken, Phil! This should be put on a B &B t-shirt (if such a thing is ever made)

Moderation in all things.



Except AD's