Thread: multiple passes

I have skipped up to a week more than once since starting and recently retarted after oral surgery. I too have found the tugging and believe that Bruce may be spot on.
What I did this last time was to use a heavier wedge blade with very short buffing strokes WTG until the majority was mown down. Then I continued with the shave as normal. I didn't find a need to strop mid-shave and the pulling was kept to a minimum. I also never allow a razor to become subpar on honing as I will frequently touch up for fun.