Hey folks -

I often find myself making a pass, and then realizing that I missed a small spot or bit of stubble. I then immediately go back over it with the blade. This works ok, provided I don't go over more than twice or three times. Obviously, once I've gone over the area the first time, the lather is gone. My question is, "Do you think it would be better to continue with the pass, relather, then shave the small spot I missed?" I was told, when first learning to shave from my father that you typically don't want to shave anywhere if there isn't lather where you're going to shave, to prevent irritation and reduce the risk of nicks.

Clearly, the way I'm doing it right now doesn't have cushion on the second or third small pass (I'm talking like 1" or less of actual area), but it _is_ much quicker than going back. Actually, to tell the truth, the reason I do it isn't because it's quicker. Once I relather the spots, I forget exactly where I wanted to get. By going over it without lather, I can feel with my finger whether I got the exact area or not.