Thread: Becoming a one pass shaver

Originally Posted by BobH

While sharpness does definitely contribute to needing less passes in some cases it is not the only factor. Things like skin sensitivity, type of beard and how fast it grows, smoothness of the edge and technique all play into whether you need, can do or want to do more than one pass.

Bob

Agreed. I know guys who are like Chia Pets, their hair grows just by adding water. So, com 24hrs later, they look like I do (not as good looking, of course) after 2 days. Which, in fact, is EASY to cut than a 5 O Clock shadow, because the is, typically, softer.