Quote Originally Posted by BYUTexan View Post
I have been contemplating how awesome that would be if I could get a bbs shave without going ATG. I do get some irritation with my Merkur but even after WTG + XTG + ATG I still have to do touch ups, which leaves my face raw.
Each face is different.
On parts of my face my whiskers want to grow almost horizontal.
These are areas that ATG just does not work for me.

One thing to try is an adjustment to your WTG strokes to be
a couple hours early or late of WTG (mapping a clock on your face).
For me, these "almost WTG" strokes are more effective and
lets me reduce the total number of strokes.

Strokes 90 degrees cross the grain give parts of my face mixed results.

Be systematic in what you do and you will find something that
works for you. Perhaps mutton chops, perhaps a full beard
and shave your head.