How do You Define "BBS?"

[jmac]

BBS for me is no stuble in any direction, I shoot for this everytime I shave. Sometimes I ca get so smooth that you don't even see my shadow line. I never really have a skin irritation problem because if I truely get a BBS shave I don't have to shave until about 2.5 days later, which give my skin plenty of time to heal. If its a weekend I don't shave until Monday morning, since switching to a str8 I never shave the next day.

[Jonedangerousli]

Find a baby. Get permission from its parent (once you've convinced them you're not a pervert). Feel the skin on it's bottom. BBS.

[JoshEarl]

Excellent advice about getting permission. Otherwise, brace yourself for the lawsuit...

Josh

[Dewey]

I have only achieved BBS with my Gem 1912 single edge. I have enjoyed 75% BBS with only a couple of str8 shaves (not 100% of facial area!!).

[1adam12]

BBS is just that smooth as a baby's butt. No stubble in any direction. Since I have been using a straight (just over a year) I do not have to shave every day. I usually only have to shave two/three times in a full week. I have not yet achieved BBS with just a straight; I have to finish with a DE to get that last little bit. There are some angles I cannot achieve with the straight. (stupid sideways neck hair) I pretty much have my technique set, so I do not experiment with new angles often. If a certain grip/angle does not feel comfortable/safe it is not worth the risk in my opinion. I would rather just use a DE for those spots so I do not cut my head off.

[Jonedangerousli]

I would rather just use a DE for those spots so I do not cut my head off.

Leaving your head attached is generally a good thing.

/there can be only ONE!