Is it "normal" to not get BBS with a mild razor, or is it just more difficult? Merkur 23C (about 10 years usually WTG but occasionally 3 pass), Supply Co SE (recent purchase), Henson Mild (recent purchase) and the like. Even when I do a 3 pass shave, it's pretty smooth but some more so than others. I can get close with the Merkur with minor irritation (3 pass, none if only WTG) which is why usually WTG only and consider it socially acceptable. The Supply SE doesn't seem to get as close as the Merkur and I am still fighting the light weight with the Henson but giving it the good ole college try. Are some razors just not intended for BBS but merely socially acceptable shaves?