Thread: Two Pass Daily or Three Pass Every Other Day or Something Else?

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Seeing as this corner of the forum is a bit spare I thought I'd start a thread about pushbikes.
I recently started riding mine again after a long hiatus, I don't get out too often due to my work but nowt I can do about it.
It is a dawes galaxy tour, I got it for £10 about that many years ago.
It is currently 8 speed but I am thinking of reinstating the other 2 front chainrings.
My favourite tyres are bontrager racelites as they are fairly tough but also slick. In the uk I rode through glass and.all sorts on them, it's quite important not to swerve in heavy traffic. But aussie roads (or my increased weight) seem to cause more punctures.

TA-DAAA! Click on the little arrow thingo in the quote above and you will get sent there.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

TA-DAAA! Click on the little arrow thingo in the quote above and you will get sent there.

You clever! I'm not sure about how to copy URLs in Tapatalk, I removed the app when I found it to drain my battery. When you're just using your browser, you should be able to find the address bar, hold your finger on the address until you get options like "Select all" and "Copy". When typing a message, hold your finger in the message window and you should get the option "Paste".


Oh, besides, I had already found the thread. Sorry I didn't tell you.

Most of the time a 2 pass shave i can get a nearly bbs with a 2 pass and im most of the time to lazy to do another one.

Originally Posted by kevinred

... This got me thinking and wondering. What did our fathers do? Did it occur to them to aim for BSS every shave? Did they do One pass, two pass or three?

Poor Dear Old Dad. He's using those single blade disposable Bic shavers. This is surprising since my 'Ol Man's Mantra is a Life Lesson that combines his profession (he's a salesman), his work ethic and feelings on shaving. What he continues to say is: "Selling is like shaving, son. If you don't do it every day, you're a bum." So to shave every day with that white and yellow Bic disposable...well it has taken on a tragic quality given what I know about what comes from SR shaving.

Oh, and for those of you who don't shave every day, Pop and I aren't calling you a bum!

Originally Posted by ColonelG

Poor Dear Old Dad. He's using those single blade disposable Bic shavers. This is surprising since my 'Ol Man's Mantra is a Life Lesson that combines his profession (he's a salesman), his work ethic and feelings on shaving. What he continues to say is: "Selling is like shaving, son. If you don't do it every day, you're a bum." So to shave every day with that white and yellow Bic disposable...well it has taken on a tragic quality given what I know about what comes from SR shaving.

Oh, and for those of you who don't shave every day, Pop and I aren't calling you a bum!

The Bic razor really is a bit of a tragedy after straights. I guess it was seen as progress.

Usually two passes, but it's fun to take the time to three passes now and then.
Is it really possible to get completely smooth with just one pass?

Originally Posted by madsno

Usually two passes, but it's fun to take the time to three passes now and then.
Is it really possible to get completely smooth with just one pass?

It is, but I believe not for everyone. Some people can do only ATG and get a great shave. Others say they need two or three passes. As I never hurry when shaving and enjoy to shave, I always do my 2.5 passes, but I suspect I could go only ATG.

I'm in a similar situation....For me the best if I shave every day, but at the evening with one pass and another very-very light second pass...

Originally Posted by madsno

Usually two passes, but it's fun to take the time to three passes now and then.
Is it really possible to get completely smooth with just one pass?

For me I can get a good shave with one pass XTG, but it looks shadowy and feels rough when I rub my finger ATG. It looks acceptable though, but it doesn't last long before I need to shave again.

If I shave right off ATG I get a very smooth irritated face. Its not a comfortable thing to do, but it works. I don't like to shave like that, is more about comfort for me. Recently I have been trying a WTG then ATG shave and that for me is uncomfortable too following the shave.

TBH I'm still trying to find out the best way I can achieve the closest shave with no irritation at all.

C'mon guys, you're making me jealous !!!... I'm trapped with those horrid disposables till I can get my hands on a half decent shaving kit. I generally hack in every direction with them till I get something that satisfies
At least I can say I've never used that stuff in a can for my lather, Dad was fussy about using a brush and a "good" shaving soap. Oh how I can't wait to draw my eager trembling hand close to my face with a straight razor in it... that'll be an experience
Benny.