I see you don't appreciate a joke.Too bad I can't SCRAP off-topic comments.
Correcting others in an online forum for a typo... how pathetic is that.
I see you don't appreciate a joke.Too bad I can't SCRAP off-topic comments.
Correcting others in an online forum for a typo... how pathetic is that.
Call it whatever you want, but when I rub my chin immediatelly after shave I feel a lot more stubble than a few minutes later (I don't chase BBS). Every. Single. Shave.
Well, I don't know what to call it other than a poor shave. I get you don't chase a BBS, but to me if it's not a BBS it's a wasted effort.
When I'm done with my shave, I don't feel ANY stubble, anywhere on my face. And so, I don't feel it for the next 8-10 hours, either.
@samhain666, I see no reason for name-calling or insulting others. My comment wasn't meant to be judgmental or derogative in any way.BBS on my skin means loads of iritation and ingrowns the next day. It takes at least 4 days to recover. But sure, only acceptable standard is BBS. Jerk
Indeed, I think I've seen that thread some time ago.The "ghost stubble" phenomenon has been discussed before but I don't know what is the reason for that effect.
See here; Stubble remains after shaving and multiple passes - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/stubble-remains-after-shaving-and-multiple-passes.569818/page-2
I always moisturise after a shave so perhaps it is the moisturiser that appears to give that smoother feeling. That lasts about two hours then I feel a hint of stubble.
I look round and I notice I am usually better shaved then other men so I am happy with that result. Using the cartridge the stubble was noticeable a lot earlier in the day so the change to the DE was a winner.
@samhain666, I see no reason for name-calling or insulting others. My comment wasn't meant to be judgmental or derogative in any way.
Your not knowing how shave is YOUR problem, not mine. Chill out.
I think you misunderstood what I was saying. Yes I rub my hand over the face after moisturising and it feels smooth but that does not imply the stubble is gone. It the sensitivity of my hand that, on touch, tells me it is smooth.Physiologically, scientifically, I find it very hard to believe that stubble magically disappears. I can imagine though that a tick application of moisturizing cream or heavy AS balm will "camouflage" the remaining micro-stubble, thus giving (false) feeling of stubble retracting. Just my $0.02c
Well, we can get anal about it, but the bottom-line is, if you can FEEL stubble by rubbing your hand, it's not a BBS and won't magically become a BBS after the shave. If you don't FEEL any stubble, then it's a BBS shave. Of course it's not "gone" like gone as if waxed and pulled out, it's simply than you can't feel it by touching your face.I think you misunderstood what I was saying. Yes I rub my hand over the face after moisturising and it feels smooth but that does not imply the stubble is gone. It the sensitivity of my hand that, on touch, tells me it is smooth.
I have taken a jewellers loup and looked at my stubble in the mirror after shaving and, believe me, apart from the light shadow my eyes can see (my hair is black}, there seems a whole lot of stubble left behind when looking through that loup. That loup really makes it look ugly as if I had not shaved but the stubble certainly is very prevalent looking through that loup.
To make stubble disappear it needs wax removal or lazer treatment; I would rather shave every day.
FWIW all the "exfoliation" I do is face-lathering and shaving. As I shower b4 my shaves, I wash my face with whatever bath soap I'm using and that's that. I don't use any specific exfoliation products. It might be beneficial for teenagers, I don't think it has any benefit for a grown-up male who regularly shaves.When the skin has been in an exfoliated state any residual stubble will take time to retract. Shavers who finish their shave with a cold water splash can hasten the retraction effect.
Its a well know myth that a cold water splash helps close the pores as 'pores' don't 'open' or 'close.' Furthermore shavers who apply after shave, after a cold water splash, to help de-exfoliation, therefore, is like 'closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.' to be of any real benefit to the skin.