Quote Originally Posted by madsno View Post
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.