Switched to a two pass shave

[Jesu27]

I think the moral of my story and many of yours is: "Quit chasing the bbs and sometimes it will find you.... Figure out what works for YOU." I mean we all went dove into this looking for a more comfortable experience right?
I can't tell you how much traditional shaving has improved my life. I wish more were open to it.

 

[Rusty Blade]

I think the moral of my story and many of yours is: "Quit chasing the bbs and sometimes it will find you.... Figure out what works for YOU." I mean we all went dove into this looking for a more comfortable experience right?
I can't tell you how much traditional shaving has improved my life. I wish more were open to it.

Yes, a more comfortable experience and to save money.

 

[MHBru]

I can get a passable shave with 2 passes but not bbs by any means.

 

[Ravenonrock]

Most of my shaves are SR, but I do like the occasional DE and SE shave. Two passes does the trick for me. Nice shave, no irritation. I am against the idea of the ATG pass...it goes against my grain.

+1

 

[jcs266]

I go with a single pass for a CCS. A splash of Skin Bracer or Bay Rum and I'm on with the day.

 

[Quaznoid]

Have always done a two-pass. I do a little clean-up at 2 trouble spots.

 

[South Dakota Guy]

The hair on my neck grows from every point on the compass depending on where it is. 2 passes simply won't get it done for me if I want to achieve BBS. I am happy to hear that it works for some.

 

[musicman1951]

Good for you - winning! The idea is to figure out what works and do that, just like you did.

Unfortunately, some of us can't get a BBS with two passes of any description.

 

[syljal]

As daily shaver, I always shaved with 2 passes WTG/ATG with BBS result. These result came with a good beard mapping for better effiency of my shave. Recently i begin to practice one pass shaving with excellents results, DFS+ and realy smooth skin. I do that using , Proraso foam and Feather AS-D2 razor mounted with a Merkur blade. It took me almost 2 years to perfect my technique and find the right razor / blade combo for my skin type.

 

[Rusty Blade]

As daily shaver, I always shaved with 2 passes WTG/ATG with BBS result. These result came with a good beard mapping for better effiency of my shave. Recently i begin to practice one pass shaving with excellents results, DFS+ and realy smooth skin. I do that using , Proraso foam and Feather AS-D2 razor mounted with a Merkur blade. It took me almost 2 years to perfect my technique and find the right razor / blade combo for my skin type.

And that's the name of the game -- perfect your technique and find the right hardware!

 

[macintoshBR]

Always 2 pass here. Technically 1.5, as on the neck I just do a single pass
If needed, I do a touch up here and there, but with 7+ years into wet shaving this is rarely needed these days

 

[macintoshBR]

As daily shaver, I always shaved with 2 passes WTG/ATG with BBS result. These result came with a good beard mapping for better effiency of my shave

This post reflects my experience very well. I don’t just do North-South and South-North passes. I go where I know the hair is and take most of it with a single pass. Then ATG on the sideburns, mustache and chin (my resistance areas) for the baby smooth glass results

 

[lapaczzsacramento]

Also two passes here - upside and downside. Three is an overkill.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

I switched to a two pass XTG ATG shave several months ago. I get the same results as a three pass shave, but a bonus of no irritation.

 

[Whilliam]

Two ATG passes here, with some touch up blade buffing along the jawline.

 

[Squirrel]

Great for you. I switched to a 2 pass shave years ago. Didn‘t find much difference at all other than less irritation. Once you get the technique down I found 2 passes give me a DFS.

 

[Fred D]

Lately, the majority of my shaves have been 2 pass. DFS is good enough for me these days.

 

[Defqon 1]

I've tried to get a bbs shave but always end up with a nick or 2, so my disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
I usually go with a 2 pass shave, and I can achieve a damn fine shave and feel like a million bucks.

 

[Dnallehekaj]

I'm not ready to try for BBS. I'm not sure I'm even in DFS territory yet. I do very much enjoy the wet shaving experience. I usually only shave my neck and the scraggledy cheek hair that grows away from the bulk of my sideburrns.

I have only shaved my whole face with a safety razor one time. I somehow look better and younger with a beard, so I'm gonna keep hiding my cheeks and chin from the sun!