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    I totally know what you mean. I check my beard constantly to see if its long enough. I can't grow out fast enough for me! Unfortunatly my beard has always grown Sloooooow.
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    I prefer three to four day stubbles. Gives me the best shaves.

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    2.73mm

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    Edit: You think I am being facetious and you are partly correct. However, I have done a study on the width of bevels and based on the current sample (n=2,346) I have discovered that the average bevel width is 2.73mm, +/- 2mm. Now it should be clear that the whisker-channelling behaviour of the bevel plays an important role in effective shaving, and I thus conclude that the most effective whisker length should be proportional to the bevel width, minus whisker thickness, plus whisker thickness thusly thus.
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    Damn, mines just reached 2.74!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    2.73mm

    James.

    Edit: You think I am being facetious and you are partly correct. However, I have done a study on the width of bevels and based on the current sample (n=2,346) I have discovered that the average bevel width is 2.73mm, +/- 2mm. Now it should be clear that the whisker-channelling behaviour of the bevel plays an important role in effective shaving, and I thus conclude that the most effective whisker length should be proportional to the bevel width, minus whisker thickness, plus whisker thickness thusly thus.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    2.73mm

    James.

    Edit: You think I am being facetious and you are partly correct. However, I have done a study on the width of bevels and based on the current sample (n=2,346) I have discovered that the average bevel width is 2.73mm, +/- 2mm. Now it should be clear that the whisker-channelling behaviour of the bevel plays an important role in effective shaving, and I thus conclude that the most effective whisker length should be proportional to the bevel width, minus whisker thickness, plus whisker thickness thusly thus.
    I knew shaving with a straight razor would be precise, but that's a very scientific approach. Lol! Just had my second shave. Alot better than first and only bits I couldn't do were under chin and jawline. Face a little sore but no nicks or cuts. Just ordered some decent shave cream as foam nowhere near good enough.

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    Yes, science plays an important role in everyday shaving here at SRP. You could say we are all empiricists here, in one form or another. And slowly and surely the data grows.

    In any event, try stretching your skin up and over the jawline - most people's faces are stretchy enough to be able to do that to a certain degree, and it may just move it enough for you to overcome that tricky bit. Decent cream or soap is a good idea - do you also have a brush for applying it?

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    Yep, got the brush in the same order. Looking forward to receiving them and the next shave. Just had a go at pulling skin around and think I should be able to pull it off that way. Just a lot to remember when stepping in front of the mirror. No doubbt next shave will be even better.

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    i would say 2 times a week when first starting. You will probably have some skin irritation at first and take your time.

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    I'm saving a bit of growth up as we speak. Face was very sore after first shave but no nicks though. Second shave was alot better. Expect third to be better still, plus I'll have my new cream. Yay!!!!!!!!!! Lime scented too!

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