After shaving traditionally for a month, my standards for what constitutes a BBS have risen. They may still be going up. Since there's no clear definition of BBS, we may not all be speaking of the same thing.
Less than a week ago, I got the shave that sets my current BBS standard. I've matched it once but not exceeded yet. There was virtually no stubble anywhere, including under my jawline, and almost zero razor burn. For me, a close shave with a ton of razor burn isn't BBS. In fact, it's not even DFS. People won't notice the closeness of my shave but they sure will notice the red patches on my neck.
What worked for me was:
1) Really thorough prep (including thick, moist lather -- left on my face for two full minutes before a relather and first pass).
2) First two passes (WTG & XTG) with a mild razor like a Tech or a DE89l loaded with a moderately sharp but smooth blade (for me, an Astra).
3) ATG pass with my Fat Boy, loaded with a Feather, set to 6.
4) Touch up under the jaw line with the Fat Boy (plus Feather) set to 9.
5) Very light pressure, particularly with the Fat Boy set to 9.
6) Witch hazel followed by a light coating of balm.
Less than a week ago, I got the shave that sets my current BBS standard. I've matched it once but not exceeded yet. There was virtually no stubble anywhere, including under my jawline, and almost zero razor burn. For me, a close shave with a ton of razor burn isn't BBS. In fact, it's not even DFS. People won't notice the closeness of my shave but they sure will notice the red patches on my neck.
What worked for me was:
1) Really thorough prep (including thick, moist lather -- left on my face for two full minutes before a relather and first pass).
2) First two passes (WTG & XTG) with a mild razor like a Tech or a DE89l loaded with a moderately sharp but smooth blade (for me, an Astra).
3) ATG pass with my Fat Boy, loaded with a Feather, set to 6.
4) Touch up under the jaw line with the Fat Boy (plus Feather) set to 9.
5) Very light pressure, particularly with the Fat Boy set to 9.
6) Witch hazel followed by a light coating of balm.