I have NEVER chased BBS, I stared using a SR for comfort, after 43 years I can get a a Clean Close Comfortable shave with one Multi-Directional pass since I mapped my face years ago.. If I need better I do a super light Clearwater pass..
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I have NEVER chased BBS, I stared using a SR for comfort, after 43 years I can get a a Clean Close Comfortable shave with one Multi-Directional pass since I mapped my face years ago.. If I need better I do a super light Clearwater pass..
If I shave every day, I can have a very close very comfortable shave. If I wait several days between shaves, I can get a very close and comfortable shave. I can gat a passable comfortable shave in one pass if I shave every day. I cannot get a passable comfortable shave in one pass if it has been more than two days. I can get a bbs shave but there is a risk of irritation. That line is very fine. Close and comfortable and bbs differences can only be felt by myself or my wife so I am not really into risking some minor irritation for that minor of a change. I love comfortable.
To tell the difference someone would need to stroke my face.
There are only a couple of spots that it makes a difference on. Yes if I try for more the first thing that happens is the splash can bring a tear to my eye. If I go too far everyone can see the redness.
When my grandaughters come to visit. I give them a kiss and maybe rub my cheek on theirs.
They can tell the difference.:rofl2:
It makes sense to me. Having learned to use a straight razor over the last couple of months, I find I sometimes have to go over some areas twice WTG if I haven’t shaved for a couple of days. I never shave against the grain. BBS is not a goal for me.
I shave every 3-4 days and do 2 passes.
But if I did shave every day...one pass is enough
I don’t have one of those Greek Beards.
When I first started with the straight....I couldn’t wait to shave...
Now,,,not so much
One pass ATG is all I do, irrespective of number of days I haven't shaved. If the razor is sharp enough it is all you need.