So I've been contemplating, since my first str8 shave, going against the grain with my razor. When shaving with my gilette I almost always have to go ATG in order to get a close shave. This is due partially to the fact the I don't have a whole lot of facial hair to begin with (damn genetics). I thought I read on the wiki, whilst doing my research before diving into the world of straights, that going ATG is somehow an unpardonable sin. Also, I found that my lathering technique was QUITE unacceptable. This was due to lack of research and taking advice from the guy I bought my straight from, who is not a straight razor shaver. I'm also thinking that I'm not getting a close shave WTG and XTG because I haven't gotten my straight sharp enough. Although my last shave was apparently sharp enough to give me a couple of nice cuts while trying to shave XTG.

Does anyone here have experience with shaving ATG with a straight?


Before you ask, I shave with a brand new/never used Dovo, and honed my own using a norton 4/8. I'm still waiting for my chinese waterstone 12k in the mail...Yes I strop before shaving. And while all these are true, I'm still working on my pre-shave technique. (honing, stropping, lathering)