I’m diving into DE safety razor shaving and I have a question. I’ve heard blades are good for 4-6 shaves. Is that 4-6 “passes” or 4-6 shaving sessions with 1-3 passes?
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Newb Question: Does a “Shave” Equal a “Pass”?
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4-6 shaving sessions; shave is the whole thing, pass is one swipe with the razor.
I used to believe that, believed if I nicked myself, the blade was done.
Now I believe that shave preparation and improved technique have a direct correlation to blade longevity. I now average 12 to 14 shaves a blade, but have gone 30 shaves several times.
Welcome aboard!
A ‘shave’ is the entire process, which may entail 1, 2 or 5 passes.
Be sure to check out the Excalibur Club; some of those guys get 100+ shaves/blade!!
A ‘shave’ is the entire process, which may entail 1, 2 or 5 passes.
Be sure to check out the Excalibur Club; some of those guys get 100+ shaves/blade!!
A shave is the sum of it's passes.
Once over the whole face and neck is a pass.
Corrected, that’s what I meant but it was early and came out wrong lol
Spot on, you made me laugh. Lucky I wasn’t drinking any coffee.
A "pass" to me would be the allover application of lather, followed by shaving until that lather is gone.
Apply more lather and then shave for a 2nd pass, typically in a different direction.
Continue with additional passes until you're happy with the "shave".
If I have to go over some difficult spots again, I'd call that a "half-pass".
Most of my shaves are two and a half passes - WTG, ATG, then touch-up ATG blade-buffing.
Apply more lather and then shave for a 2nd pass, typically in a different direction.
Continue with additional passes until you're happy with the "shave".
If I have to go over some difficult spots again, I'd call that a "half-pass".
Most of my shaves are two and a half passes - WTG, ATG, then touch-up ATG blade-buffing.
