How do you get BBS with just WTG?

[Village Idiot]

I've been reading some thread about razor bumps since I'm seeing a few (less now than with the cartridges I used to use) and people were reccomending just doing WTG. Is it possible to get a BBS smooth shave with just WTG passes?

My face is also wierd. The hair at the bottom of my neck grows up, so I have to shave down half way and up the other half.

 

[Throwaway]

No. Unless you have very little facial hair. But you can get a presentable shave with just wtg.

 

[jamesspo]

Yeah, I'd say for most people BBS doing only WTG is not possible. But as mentioned, SAS is certainly possible. If you throw in XTG you can probably take it up to DFS, but no guarantee.

 

[mistercitizen]

My face is also wierd. The hair at the bottom of my neck grows up, so I have to shave down half way and up the other half.

That's actually very common..... you shouldn't be so hard on your face .

Ben

 

[BIGFURM]

Everyone's facial hair grows differently, so it's not unusual that your neck hair grows in alternating directions. My facial hair growth is all over the place, so I use a facial hair map while I'm shaving so that I remember which direction to shave for each of my three passes.

 

[SteveWY]

I would imagine some early pubescent males and other lightly-bearded gents may be able to achieve BBS with just WTG passes. For most of us, multiple directional passes are required.

 

[Village Idiot]

I can't get a smooth shave unless I do ATG. At least, I feel that way. I'm looking at changing up my pre shave and stuff, so maybe that will help.

 

[barneykiller]

My neck is the same way. I ignore the growth and do 2 upward passes and one downward pass. I use a 1904 OC and a Gillette Silver Blue blade which is a smooth blade for my skin so I generally have no issues. I think If I were to try and do those passes with a Derby it would be a bloodbath.

 

[ironfist]

I've been reading some thread about razor bumps since I'm seeing a few (less now than with the cartridges I used to use) and people were reccomending just doing WTG. Is it possible to get a BBS smooth shave with just WTG passes?

My face is also wierd. The hair at the bottom of my neck grows up, so I have to shave down half way and up the other half.

My neck is the same, pain lol. And alot of the time ATG on my neck just ends in discomfort

 

[dimbulb71]

My face is also wierd. The hair at the bottom of my neck grows up, so I have to shave down half way and up the other half.

My hair grows in a different direction on my neck every other inch or so, trying to map it would be futile. I just got a routine together that seems to work and doesn't cut me. BBS to DFS most of the time, I don't chase a BBS every time , as long as your comfortable with your routine.

 

[TheVez2]

I got BBS with only WTG from a Dovo Shavette last night. Lots of skin stretching involved. I'm sure with the same kind of skin stretching I could get BBS with a DE as well.

 

[djm2]

You know, just go for the SAS. Unless, of course, you're kissing the boss!

 

[Fkread]

A good blade -- I usually get a DFS when making WTG passes (and the occasional XTG on the chin/jawline), but you definitely need a good blade. Find the blade that is best for you and don't use it past the number of shaves you can reasonably manage with that brand. I get 2-4 shaves with Feathers -- it just depends on the number of passes I make.

Kelly

Oh yeah and don't skimp on the soap.