I find open combs more comfortable regardless of how often I shave. The shave will not be bad because you have just one day of stubble. It is true, the shorter the stubble is, the less difference you notice... but there still is a difference I think at least.Concerning the Parker 24C or 26C, I've been reading Amazon's reviews, and they all say it's a great razor, but it really shines when the hair is longer. I shave every morning since at night I have stubble again, so would this razor still be the best for me? I do love the price of it compared to the Merkur HD.