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I almost always do only one pass; I haven't done more than one for AGES, though I used to do a second pass on my neck. Actually, the first pass in places is actually a ATG pass (jawline) with a sweeping motion, which works for me.
I've got quite a light beard growth; other than the beard thing (sort of a van dyke with a soul patch I think you'd call it) I couldn't actually grow a real beard...
One pass, with and across are part of the same pass and when I really like my lather, I treate myself to atg
I always do 2 passes with lather, and then touch up any missed spots with just water. 2 passes is all I need, and I won't leave the bathroom until it's BBS in all directions.
About a half hour. If I'm short of time and would have to rush, I won't shave with a straight, I'll use a DE. The DE shave takes about 15-20 minutes.