I do like 2 3/4 passes. Well kind of. I do a full WTG pass. Then I do XTG on my cheeks/under the nose, followed by ATG on my neck/chin. I then do little touch ups here, and there. Then I use a DE to get my trouble areas on my neck. There are some places I just can not get BBS with a straight. I will continue to keep trying as I am sure there is a grip/technique out there that will work. I gave myself razor burn once trying to get my troublesome neck spots, and I learned my lesson. Finishing up with a DE is not the end of the world to me. I just have to have that all over BBS shave. If it works, and is comfortable....keep doing it.