That all makes sense. I suppose I should try shaving in the shower too, maybe my skin won't react so badly. My skin problem is that it is so dry that when I shave it and wash it, it feels dirty all day long because of the dryness, making me aware of it all day.
I work from home, so I don't worry as much about shaving every day. But I hear you about your OCD, though to me it is more consistancy and good grooming. Now that I've shaved off my beard I have to shave more often now or I look like Sonny Crocket everyday, only without the Ferrari. And the looks.