Thread: Anyone ever tried to start of with an ATG stroke?

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Oh boy you guys are not going to like my answer.....

Yes, I start with an ATG pass on my neck (the most sensative spot on my face) every single time I test shave a razor, before sending it back to the owner..

Actually, I like that answer a lot.

1-pass ATG works for me, and I have very thick hair. The key for me is to make sure that the blade is really sharp and use an extreme angle. My skin is not overly sensitive so your mileage may vary.

I agree with GSSixgun,for me-that IS THE TEST-for a true shave ready razor. I rarely, if ever get razor burn anywhere on my face.

My usual shave starts with my left hand (non-dominant) hand with upstrokes on the right side of my neck. I can tell as soon as the razor touches my skin, if it is truly ready for the shave.

This is not to say that a thorough pre-shave prep isn't an important part of the shave- but for me ATG absolutely requires a KEEN edge. After the right side with my left hand , I go to ATG on my left neck-then go to my cheeks, finishing with WTG on my neck with only water.

Originally Posted by cotdt

1-pass ATG works for me, and I have very thick hair. The key for me is to make sure that the blade is really sharp and use an extreme angle. My skin is not overly sensitive so your mileage may vary.

I think here that the keen edge and thick hair is the key, along with insensitive skin (or indifference to pain... ). Still, I might be wrong as I've never done it with a straight, only with new Mach3's, so still YMMV...

I know no one will like this one...

I have done it many times... sharp edge, good prep, blade flat on the face, gently glide the blade against the grain. Nothing let for the WTG pass... and no irritation.

It takes practice... but it works.

I have found that if I am going to do an ATG pass on my neck I'm best off to do it first.If I do WTG and XTG first,I get wicked irritation in that area.Like the others,good prep, sooper sharp blade,and I get my best shaves this way.

I do it from time to time just to add variety to my shaves
One has to be more careful, but there is nothing wrong with it.
I'm sure not to do it when my stubble is 3 days old, but after 24 hours it works, again - if I feel like it.

I have not been able to shave against the grain with my first pass anywhere on my face or neck without extreme difficulty
(well, besides cleaning up my hairline on the other side)