Do you ever, under any circumstances (running short on time, etc) do just one single pass?
Do You Ever Do Just One Pass?
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No, two would be the bare minimum.
However if I don't have time to complete my normal shave, I won't shave at all.
However if I don't have time to complete my normal shave, I won't shave at all.
Nope. Even two passes is not enough, I really need 3. Sometimes 4, depending if there's a special event.
I do one pass occasionally. This is in emergencies using the one can of gel I still own and whilst I'm showering. This way I can get done in less than 5 minutes and it seems to get the worst of the stubble off. But on those days I am keen to get home and shave again properly in the evening.
yes.
If I'm really in a time crunch and I can't skip the shave altogether, I'll take out my Trac II and do one pass, plus touch ups, and I can usually get a socially acceptable shave (or better). With a DE, 2 passes plus touch ups is really a minimum for me.
Nope. I like a 3 pass shave. I make sure I allow the time for a nice, relaxing shave. If I'm going to be rushed for time, or think I may, I'll shave the night before. 
Life too short for abbreviated shaves. If I sleep late or am otherwise behind schedule, I'll make the shower mega quick, skip breakfast or wait til I get to work for that first cup of Joe. However difficult or harsh some of these sacrifices sound, I'll gladly make them in the interest of a proper shave. If I'm really pressed for time, I'll do a two pass shave but as a rule, 3 or 4 pass shaves are the norm.
Can an unfinished shave be socially acceptable? I mean heavy growth or just a slight shadow are both signs of an unshaven face. I say all or nothing.
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Yeah, I'm trying to find a way to pull off Mantic's 10-minute wet-shave from his video on YouTube. I just achieved BBS on my 4th wet-shave ever this evening and did it in about 30 minutes. I would like to get down to the 15-20 minute mark.
I almost always do one pass WTG followed by a bit of cleanup on the jawline. Leaves me very presentable and irritation free.
Nope. If I'm late I'm late and will not do silly stuff to make up time. My shave takes only 10 minutes for 4 passes. I don't drive like a maniac on the way to work or where I'm going. I do keep people informed by calling ahead if I'm going to a meeting. On the other hand I'm a fanatic about being on time. If I'm staying at a Hotel I arrange for a wake up call . . . set the alarm that comes with the room and set the alarm on my cell phone. Typically I wake up 5 minutes before the noise starts.
I almost always just do single pass shaves. On occasion I may do a 2 pass. But it most cases I get a good shave with one pass and maybe some touchup.
I do one-pass most of the time now.
Not that I'm that great at shaving. But two-passes wasn't necessarily giving me a better shave, but it usually gave me more irritation.
Not that I'm that great at shaving. But two-passes wasn't necessarily giving me a better shave, but it usually gave me more irritation.
Nope, 3 full and one clean up of neck and jaw line. every time,no exceptions, unless it's raining or on a full moon or Tuesday.
One pass? My beard is much to heavy for that. And I can't go ATG on my first pass without trying to rip the skin from under my beard 
I can do a 3 pass with touchups in about 10 minutes, sometimes 8 if I rush. With enough practice and following the most efficient and effective techniques found here on B&B I think anyone can enjoy a DFS or even BBS in 10 minutes.
That, comming from me, is saying a lot. I didn't even get down to 10 minute shaves with a Quattro, Mach 3, or Sensor Excel. And I never even bothered prepping my beard during my cartridge days. So all that time was dedicated to getting that dull series of blades to actually do something. A lot of the time was spent trying to unclog all the hair in those cartridges. Grrrr.
I can do a 3 pass with touchups in about 10 minutes, sometimes 8 if I rush. With enough practice and following the most efficient and effective techniques found here on B&B I think anyone can enjoy a DFS or even BBS in 10 minutes.
That, comming from me, is saying a lot. I didn't even get down to 10 minute shaves with a Quattro, Mach 3, or Sensor Excel. And I never even bothered prepping my beard during my cartridge days. So all that time was dedicated to getting that dull series of blades to actually do something. A lot of the time was spent trying to unclog all the hair in those cartridges. Grrrr.
if i'm in a hurry i'll do a one-pass plus touchup shave with a gillette sensor
seldom, though
seldom, though
With a DE? No. I honestly look worse with a one pass shave then I do just not shaving at all. The extreme exception might be if it's been several days and i have a meeting or something.
For me 3 pass is the minimum DE shave to leave the house acceptable looking. 2 passes might do it for just a very casual day.
If I have to shave in a hurry I go to the sensor or trac II, I can do 2-3 passes with these in no time and couldn't cut myself if I tried.
For me 3 pass is the minimum DE shave to leave the house acceptable looking. 2 passes might do it for just a very casual day.
If I have to shave in a hurry I go to the sensor or trac II, I can do 2-3 passes with these in no time and couldn't cut myself if I tried.
I can get away with 2 passes on my DE, but if I've left that little time I cant manage that much, I'd normally skip it all together.
If I had to shave in a real pinch, I'd be pulling out my Sensor Excel.
If I had to shave in a real pinch, I'd be pulling out my Sensor Excel.
