Only one pass razor, possible?

[Cristobal]

I guess it depends on your type of beard and the razor/blade combination, but do some of you manage to get a perfect shave with only one pass?

If so, what DE razor do you use ?

Usually I perform a double pass with a Merkur HD+Gilette Bleue/Dorco/Persona/Derby, but most of the time the 1rst pass does 99% of the task, the 2nd pass is only there to ensure the finish and get the missed spots. I must add that I have a rather light beard (just need to shave every 2 days).

 

[Johan]

1 pass with my longcomb NEW would actually do if i was in a hurry. Its removes very much of the hair from the start. So yes close to perfect.

 

[banditman]

I use a Slant razor daily. If I had to, I could just skip the second pass and end up with a CCS+ shave. So, yes-

 

[sychodelix]

I usually do 2 pass, but yeah, its possible depending on the razor/blade/angle.

 

[celestino]

One pass shave?! That would never happen to the gents with thick, coarse, dark hair. i need three passes and touch-ups, usually near the chin, upper lip and the jawline and i can still have a bit of stubble.
You are quite fortunate.

 

[PFP_Dad]

I can get away with a DFS one-pass with my bakelite open-comb slant. The 37c, while being a great razor, doesn't do it quite the same.

 

[mchad21]

I use a tech with a Gillette Thin blade and I typically do a 1 pass shave with touch ups on my neck area. I found that going with the second pass, independent of the direction, was diminishing returns for me.

 

[generalguy]

r41+feather is basically one pass + touch ups.

 

[ouch]

If I'm only going to take one pass, it will be with an injector. A lot of the SE guys swear by them for a single pass, as well.

 

[Manning]

An SE or straight. But if you're going DE then Muhle R41.

 

[noelekal]

Why is a single-edge more efficient than a double-edge? Can't envision a mechanical advantage. Is it just one of those "you'd-have-to-try-it-to-understand" kind of things?

 

[alex2363]

I can use aggressive type razors like a Joris, Stahly, Toggle set on 9, Barbasol floating head, with a Polsilver or Feather blade, one pass only quicky shave.

 

[Samjax]

Cobra Classic with a Feather Pro - will get you a decent shave. It's not DE though.

 

[Predict]

Mergress on 5 with a feather will get me out the door but that 5 o'clock shadow shows up quick! I have a very course black beard and I generally do two passes with some touch up.

 

[BurkDarkpatches]

After 2 or more days of not shaving, almost any razor will leave me with a fine shave after one pass (maybe some chin touch-up). After that, 2 passes. I've been using an R41 for awhile now, which supplanted Stahly.

Steve

 

[Cristobal]

After 2 or more days of not shaving, almost any razor will leave me with a fine shave after one pass (maybe some chin touch-up). After that, 2 passes. I've been using an R41 for awhile now, which supplanted Stahly.

Steve

Interesting, longer is the beard, closer is the shave. Indeed, I have sometime the feeling that the shave is smoother or easier after some days of not shaving

 

[JDTTO]

If I'm only going to take one pass, it will be with an injector. A lot of the SE guys swear by them for a single pass, as well.

What direction do you take it? WTG, XTG, ATG or combined?

Why is a single-edge more efficient than a double-edge? Can't envision a mechanical advantage. Is it just one of those "you'd-have-to-try-it-to-understand" kind of things?

In my experience the most significant difference is the blade thickness. SE's have a thicker and more rigid blade which seems to help the efficiency. My favourite razor is my only SE (Gem Push Button).

 

[Acmemfg]

r41+feather is basically one pass + touch ups.

What he said.
I often opt for this combination...just be sure you take your sweet time with this set up. Failure to do so can have your face looking like a bad day at Benihana's.

 

[Seraphim]

There is either BBS, or there is failure.





I have not achieved true BBS in a single pass.

 

[MondoJ]

+1