So, I am a newbie. Been straight razor shaving for two months now. I am wondering if folks have an opinion on when a shave can be too close? As an example, I have read that when shaving and stretching your skin, you are actually causing the hair to come out of the follicle a bit, causing that BBS shave. However, if one is susceptible to ingrown hairs, this would seem to me to promote ingrown hairs. If you have sensitive skin, is it really a good idea to make three or more passes over the same area?
Obviously, the closeness of your shave is a personal decision and certainly there aren't laws requiring a wet shaver to be BBS, but I am wondering if some newbies tend to be overly eager for that BBS shave when they really should be looking for that DFS.
Peace!
Pat