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?
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.