ATG Question

[The Don]

Mornin' Gents,

I haven't attempted an ATG pass yet in my straight shaving endeavors. I always struggled with it when using a DE, as I felt there was a lot of resistance when going in that direction. Can you ATG-ers comment on how this feels when using a straight? Is it as smooth as a WTG or XTG stroke? Do you feel any resistance?

Thanks,
Don

 

[Lmarkow]

Depends on the slickness of my lather. If it's too dry, my razor may catch. Is that your "resistance"? If the lather is right, the directions feel thee same. I find that stretching the skin is especially important ATG.

 

[KMan]

i personally stretch the skin and keep the razor almost flat against my face when going ATG, when your get good and confident with it you can hardly feel it

 

[dpmtherrien]

With a good lather you shouldn't feel much resistance. Any that you do feel should be normal. Pressure has a lot to do with it, and very light pressure is whats needed. I should say very light too just about none. Its important to keep that blade moving, and not go too slow.

 

[buca3152]

Less pressure results in less stubble for me. Even if you skip over a little and go over the same spot again without relathering. I been using a slicing stroke last couple weeks. Improving daily.

 

[pmaster]

To me it feels like there's a bit more resistance, mostly under my throat/chin. However small confident strokes take care of it. And lots of stretching as well...
I believe I feel more resistance simply because there's more stubble left...probably because going WTG on some troublesome areas (underneath jawline as well) didn't remove as much stubble as in the other spots.

 

[global_dev]

To me it feels like there's a bit more resistance, mostly under my throat/chin. However small confident strokes take care of it. And lots of stretching as well...
I believe I feel more resistance simply because there's more stubble left...probably because going WTG on some troublesome areas (underneath jawline as well) didn't remove as much stubble as in the other spots.

i like the throat ATG in longer broader strokes, so there goes my advice "against the grain" as well. it never ends for me it appears.