Passes

[joscobo]

I have about 5 shaves under my belt with the C-Mon I restored and RupRazor honed. I tried the one pass down and one pass up, I keep seeing on the videos. But I find I need to do 4 passes to get an acceptable shave. So I wonder, do most of get it done in two. How many passes do YOU do?

[holli4pirating]

I do two passes because that gives me a close enough shave. It's pretty much down than up. It's not BSS everywhere (pretty mucd only BBS on the cheeks), but I don't get any irritation (and I have rather sensitive skin).

[cubed1]

Hola,

For work, only 2 passes are really needed - WTG & XTG, cuz there's no more visible stubble but it can be felt The ATG pass is reserved for date night, when my face needs to be as smooth as glass. Hope that helps!

P.S. As you iron out your prep, shave style, and skin stretching regimen, your results should improve over time.

Best of Luck

=0)

[JimmyHAD]

Two does the trick for me and if I go three I court irritation. Like Dylan I must have sensitive skin. I have very fine hair on my noggin. I've never shaved anyone but me so I can't really assess my beard as far as toughness goes but I suspect mine is not as wiry and tough as some and those poor souls may need to go more than two. OTOH, as your technique, prep and stretching improve so will your shaves.

[Nils A]

Normally I do WTG followed by 2 passes XTG(one each way). Still the chin have to get some extra passes on some spots. ATG only for festive occasions. Technique improving over time as result

[JimR]

Well, I do an XTG then a ATG (mostly) then a sort of touch up--water buffing the areas that still feel stubbly. So, 2 and a half passes maybe?

[Deryan]

I do 2 pass's WTG,XTG and do touch up with DE around the goattee,leaves a presentable,nice shave but im still working on my technique and stretching of my skin as well.

[AlanII]

Voted two but every now and then get it in one. WTG, ATG. Sometimes I touch up on the neck. Honestly, whatever works for you is good.

[dannywonderful]

Three passes with an additional scything cut on either side of my neck afterwards to finish up. Before using a straight razor I had always thought I had sensitive skin and made sure I bought the sensitive goop in a can. Now I know I don't have sensitive skin at all and can take liberties during my shave that I never thought possible.

[BeBerlin]

3 passes, because I can. Two would actually do, but I get a kick out of an irritation free ATG pass