I'm only about 4-5 shaves into the art of the straight, but the realization that I made today was that my WTG pass just doesn't reduce much hair.

My XTG pass reduces more, but it seems to me that I don't get an even remotely effective shave without the ATG. After my ATG pass, I have areas of my face that are actually BBS. This was very encouraging especially because I was so frustrated after my WTG pass. I'm almost considering just going straight to ATG next shave.

I tried increasing my angle a little on my WTG pass to see if that would help, but it didn't really and just felt irritated. I'm not sure if my beard is too soft or too flat or what. The only way I could get a close enough shave even with my Fusion was going ATG, but it did get my close to BBS on occasion.

I know the answer will be technique, technique, technique, but any specific advice on what I should try would be appreciated.

Cheers,
ElChe