The Return of the Mighty One-Pass Shave

[retturn2blades]

I was getting tired of razor burn on my lower neck area with that redness and those ugly bumps, so I dropped back to a one-pass shave. I mainly went WTG and got a CCS and was happy with no burn.

I used my GEM Damaskeene 1912 with an SS blade and Mystic Water soap lather worked by a Vie-Long horse hair brush. I focused on good prep using Proraso Pre Shave and hot towel soaks. I got nice whisker removal and, of course, it was done quickly.

I was remembering that I never did multiple passes (except touch-up) until I joined B&B. Even back in the old days when I used an SE or Schick Injector, I only did one pass. This one-pass routine continued when I went to Mach 3 cartridges. If I shave daily, one-pass shaves offer a CCS and no lingering pain. (I should mention that, for many years, I had a full beard and mainly shaved my neck area.)

I don't know how other razors will serve me with just the one pass, but I'll experiment with the certainty that my Dam will work when needed.

If and when I figure out how to eliminate razor burn with multiple passes, I'll return to at least a two-pass routine.

 

[lt114]

If I shave very day, the one pass shave works just fine. I almost always do two passes (WTG and XTG) and that's perfect for me.
A four pass shave is just overkill for me. If I didn't shave for a week or so, I could see the point, but not shaving every day.

 

[duokun]

whatever works for you. for me, i need to fo at least 2 passes. WTG and XTG, but if you can get it close enough with one pass, great.

 

[retturn2blades]

whatever works for you. for me, i need to fo at least 2 passes. WTG and XTG, but if you can get it close enough with one pass, great.

I decided I need to continue my old style shaving apprenticeship before going to multiple passes. I feel confident I will improve by focusing on prep and technique, along with trial and error and good old practice. I am enjoying not having the irritation but I'd like to get to two passes again.

 

[Mick]

Don't let others talk you into (or goad you into) a routine that does not fit you.

If one pass works, stick to it.

The point is a close comfortable shave and if you can get this with 1 pass you win.

 

[retturn2blades]

Don't let others talk you into (or goad you into) a routine that does not fit you.

If one pass works, stick to it.

The point is a close comfortable shave and if you can get this with 1 pass you win.

Thanks Turtle! Appreciate the comment.

 

[Mick]

Thanks Turtle! Appreciate the comment.

Glad to help

Just imagine how long your blades are going to last if you only do one pass shaves.