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Just someting for the newer guys, as it has been told to be, Shaving is all about beard reduction. Dont focus on getting BBS in 3 passes it will come with time. I revisited this advise last night and had a much better shave it took around 6 passes in different directions to get through the steel that is my beard but 15 hours and still smooth.
6 passes is VERY excessive, and for most guys I wouldn't recommend that many passes trying to chase BBS. Eventually a 2-3 pass shave should suffice, but that comes with time and experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by sjb4552
I have to agree...6 passes is extreme, and surprising that you don't have major razor burn...ouch. For an everyday shave I'll do 2 and for that extreme smooth feeling I'll do a 3 pass shave.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan82
I never chase the BBS. 2 passes WTG & ATG are my limit. After that my skin starts to fight back. If I missed something I'll get it next time.
I found for me that comfort was more important than looks, so less passes suited me.
I would agree with the previous posts, six passes seems a bit excessive. I can usually get an exceptable shave using a sharp straight and good technique with one or two WTG passes.
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Originally Posted by Ryan82
Stop arguing! You're both right. :wQuote:
Originally Posted by Catrentshaving
But seriously: six passes? Really? Every shave for me is a 3-pass shave -- WTG, ATG, and XTG. My belief is that between the razor and one's technique, if you can come away from 3-passes with a DFS, that's great; and, with a little more work on the blade, and a little more work on one's form, that BBS shave will be there. My suggestion? Hold off a bit on tweaking the blade, and put in some extra time on technique. I continue to find that having to work to get a DFS from a razor that's not-quite-there will "guarantee" getting a BBS from a razor that's dialed-in.
Smooth shaving!
A little calrification, I had 2 weeks worth of growth (I normaly dont let it go bast 3 days), so I took it easy.
Yea, that just might help explain the 6 passes. I have the time so I take my time shaving every morning and do 4 passes with little to no irritation for a BBS shave. The 4th pass is in lieu of doing touch ups and is a light quick XTG pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by sjb4552
Bob
It's all about preparation for me. Weather it's 1 day growth or 1 week of growth, proper prep and 2 passes (with touch ups if I'm chasing BBS).
My face could probably handle 6 passes, but with proper prep of my face and the blade it s not necessary.
6 Passes?? I do 6 passes in three weeks:)
Regardless of how many passes people use or don't use I think the key point in the OP is that gradual stubble reduction is the way to go. This post is in the beginners section and I wonder how many beginners try to remove "all" their stubble in the first pass using way too much pressure and setting themselves up for massive razor burn. That is not to mention the disappointment they may feel in not being able to accomplish that having had unrealistically high expectations of what a straight is capable of in the hands of a beginner.
Bob
I started SR shaving yesterday and so have a total of 2 attempts under my belt. And I only did the sideburns to the jawline with the grain for one pass with small strokes to get the feel for it and progress slowly. I did expect for more to come off even with a first pass. There was definitely visible whiskers. Is this because I was going WTG? I was tempted to go back for more passes and even to apply more pressure (although fortunately I had heard many times not to do that so I didn't do that). But it was a natural thought to me as a beginner.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
This is an older thread but as you've read there are many opinions.Quote:
Originally Posted by smpinkerman
First off, your doing very well:bow:
Keep working on your technique/angles, make sure that you aren't using pressure, and let the weight of the blade do the work. Dont worry about trying other things like ATG, stick to going WTG. After you master that, then you can try the other passes.
Keep on the sideburn area until you are getting better results.
Also please take your time when you are stropping! Many, many an edge has been ruined by improper stropping. Stropping will Improve an Edge, Not Damage It.
What so many don't understand is that in the years gone by when a young man started to need to shave he had his father, older brother, an uncle or even a neighbor to help guide him 'In Person/Hands On ' and not by writing him a letter/like I'm doing.
I highly encourage you to include at least your general location in your Profile because there might be either a mentor or a Mod or a more experienced member near by to help you hands on. It has happened!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep at it, take your time and go slow! It's a long strange trip, but well worth the journey:to:tu:tu
Imagine an adult learning to write cursive with a fountain pen. She has bad habits from carving into paper with a ball point, and probably never was taught cursive that well in the first place. It's going to be a while before her efforts look like fine calligraphy! And she's going to ruin some nibs and paper along the way.
That's a very interesting and informative way of describing the 'learning curve'. I like it! :bow:Quote:
Originally Posted by deepweeds
Thank you.