Thread: "the fools pass"

I agree with minimum movement of razor and shave by moving lip or head not entirely,anyhow a de razor would be about as safe as a shavette,,maybe holding the de razor with both hands and not by the handle?

I've been doing it daily for six or so years. Never had an accident or even a small cut. It's probably the only place I've never had a cut or some sort of disaster. I usually do a buffing style with one hand - just gently and light, quite fast strokes. But sometimes use the two hands as X-man so ably demonstrates.
If you're looking for thoughts on making it safer I'd say go get a bread knife, or just use your finger and practice moving the blade with your whole arm. Don't just use the wrist - the arc movement of the wrist is where nicks can start happening, but as you gain confidence with it the wrist can add a little finesse to the arm movement - especially on the sides (and if you follow the moustache line towards the chin).
With respect to the poster who advises moving the head, which is another fine technique, I don't believe it makes anything safer, unless, of course, you suffer a nervous disposition and/or are prone to twitches and shakes.

I do it everyday. I have done the head move way and razor moving way. I am careful. I would not feel fully shaved without it. I think across grain on the upper lip is more dangerous with a straight.

I agree with the above and shave as i always have,as i have never cut myself doing the fools pass.I use the short buffing action an awfull lot elsewhere,as one uses soft hands,i can see this approach being safe for the fools pass.The two handed approach just feels more in controle,but probably isnt.
My whole shaving action could be described as a glorified buffing action in slow motion.

I cannot go against the grain in my mustache area. It drives my skin crazy. I tried it once in the very early and steep learning curve times and again recently. I get irritated skin and a rash. I do a with the grain pass and an across the grain pass and call it good.

I Always do a fools' pass. Curl my upper lip around my upper teeth for a wider angle.

Well I'll admit to popping my nose a time or two when doing a fools pass. The blade never went really deep and was more like a mild paper cut, didn't even bleed much.
My eyes watered up when the aftershave hit it though, and it was noticeably soar for the day.

It hasn't stopped me from doing a fool's pass every time I shave.

+1 on the Fools Pass do it every shave held flat against my lip & as mentioned Mainaman I move my head more than the blade also
I have also found the full hollows like this better than the wedges
I think this is because of the flatter angle I get against my skin
JMHO YMMV

Just grow a mustache and that will take care of your problem.

You men who long for love, you mustn't all despair,
There's a secret you should know,
to capture the hearts of the fair.

You may not have the looks.
You may not have the dash.
But to win yourself a girl,
If you only got a moustache,
a moustache, a moustache
if you only got a moustache.

You may be common folk,
wihout a hint of pride.
But you needin to be a king,
to make any maiden a bride.

You may not have the name,
You may not have the cash,
But you'll make that girl your own.
If you only got a moustache,
a moustache, a moustache,
If you only got a moustache.

You be big and fat or uglier than seen,
all the ladies shut you out, you wonderin
how to get in, well here is my advice
for how to make a splash,
You can have your pick of girls

If you only got a moustache, a moustache, a moustache,
if you only got a moustache, a moustache, a moustache, a moustache, big moustache , thick moustache
My moustache, your moustache, say the word, the word
Moustache: A moustache, a moustache.
Now we both have said moustache,
a moustache, a moustache.
If you only got a moustache.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Just grow a mustache and that will take care of your problem.

...

My moustache, your moustache, say the word, the word
Moustache: A moustache, a moustache.
Now we both have said moustache,
a moustache, a moustache.
If you only got a moustache.
...

...You get the point.
A big thank you to thebigspendur for the Seth McFarland reference!

And it was in context!!!