During all of my years of using a Gillette Atra razor and Edge or Barbasol shaving cream, I never thought of making multiple passes. I lathered up and shaved with a downward stroke. That was it. When I discovered "proper" wetshaving and started using a brush and quality shaving cream or soap, I read about using multiple passes. Joe Lerch taught me the most. Now, whether I use a straight razor or DE, I make at least two passes.

RT