Originally Posted by
Oglethorpe
Honestly, after a couple tries, I don't think any new SR user can come to the conclusion that going ATG is not going to happen. Everything straight razor shaving related has to do with technique, and there is always a way to do it.
For a while, ATG was very uncomfortable for me, but being the stubborn mule that I am, I continued to try it and now (very, very course beard and all), I get excellent shaves 9 out of 10 times. I'm looking forward to mastering it still, after almost a year later, so that I can get it 10 out of 10 times.
If you're happy with your shaves, then more power to you. But BBS is my objective, and if I feel anything when rubbing my face in any direction, I could have done a better job, in my mind. I can't get it any other way than ATG.
YMMV.
Enjoy!