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I see many questions and answers about a 1 pass or 3 pass shave.
BBS and all that other BS.
I find that if I shave every day a one pass is plenty, but if I have not shaved for a week I need to clean and clear the blade many times.
Does this make sense?
Same
BBS is highly overated
To each his own…
I strive to get a BBS shave every day and I did not learn to shave with a straight razor (or safety razor for that matter) to do one pass shaves. But if a one-pass WTG shave satisfies what some members aspire to, who am I to try to convince them otherwise?
As what is a BBS and what isn’t is a highly subjective and debatable matter, let me just say that I look forward to my daily (2-pass plus touch-up) shave and believe that if something is worth doing it is worth doing right.
It’s easier now that I am retired and master of my time, but I confess that I wonder sometimes if sagging skin may one day interfere with my straight shaves.
But I cross that bridge when I come to it…
B.
I don't disagree with you one bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by beluga
So from what you post you shave every day.
Does that make it easier to have a BBS shave?
Quote:
Originally Posted by 32t
When Pablo Casal, generally considered the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, was in his 80s and was asked why he still practiced several hours every day, he replied: “Because I think I am making progress.”
I think that illustrates my point and to me a near-perfect shave in the morning is such a satisfying way to start the day…
B.
Since I've been using a straight razor I have had a 4 pass shave every time, never less and i always try for more bbs than the previous shave.
I have got my throat pretty much smooth but I find under my nose and chin a challenge.
I get a much closer shave if I go two to three days between shaves. But my beard growth is slow anyhoo.
Yes, I noticed that thread where people say they get a closer shave if they don’t shave every day.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
It never occurred to me to shave only every second or third day and, although I never felt that I had a stronger than average beard growth, I don’t care for the morning stubble and use it as a perfect excuse for a shave.
To me, this morning or two day stubble is neither fish nor fowl - neither a beard nor clean-shaven - and it needs to be gone or given ten days to become something resembling a real beard.
B.
We have discussed this whole BBS thing in the past.
I can shave with an electric razor and get a BBS shave but a few hours later the stubble is there. On the other hand I can shave with a straight and there is this very fine stubble here and there and 2 hours later it's gone.
I have come to the conclusion BBS isn't an arbiter of a super great shave. It has more to do with the method used and your skin type and beard type.
This has gone slightly sideways from my origional intention, lets try it again.
If I shave every day a one pass is enough for myself. If I wait 3 or 4 days I need 3 or 4 passes.
Up to a certain point.
So however I decide to do it it comes out to about 1 pass a day.
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.
I bow to your experience Shawn.Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
I always try for BBS because I assumed people could tell.
The post shave balm soothes my face but the splash can make my eyes water lol.
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
I also have noticed getting a better shave if I shave every other day. I enjoy shaving with the straight so much that I hate to take a day off, but my beard also grows slowly, so taking a day of makes sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
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.