After reading many threads and watching many videos, it appears that many folks can get a BBS (or what I call DFS+) in two passes (YMMV). I'm fairly new to straights. I have generally perfected DEs and can get a BBS shave in 3 passes (with some occasional touch ups). I've not achieved the same perfection with a straight, but it sounds like with the right prep and the right technique, it is achievable to get a BBS in 2 passes.

In an attempt to level the playing field, my definition of a BBS (or DFS+) means no stubble (for the most part) when rubbing your hand ATG. I say for the most part because I always have one or two small patches somewhere with the slightest hint of stubble when rubbing it ATG. IMO, it's not worth the time and irritation to hunt every whisker down, but I do expect to get 99.9% of them.

The reason I'm asking is I'm trying to set a goal for myself. I'm considering limiting my shaves to two passes only. Where I am not BBS, I take the task of perfecting my technique in that area to achieve it, but I have to wait until my next shave. I'm hoping this will give me propper focus to improve my technique and thus my shaves, but I want to feel comfortable that it is possible.

WDYT?