What exactly is BBS?

[Del1r1um]

When I started out, I spent lots of time chasing down a BBS shave doing lots of passes and figuring out my technique. I learned a lot, got used to my razor, and became comfortable with my strokes. Now, I find that I don't chase BBS anymore... in fact, I rarely do anything except a scything WTG pass anymore (maybe a bit of buffing in spots).

One thing I like about straight razor shaving is that it is a very deeply layered hobby. You can learn about history, get a close shave, get a really comfy shave (can be two entirely different learning curves), learn how to restore a razor, collect razors and gear, get into HONING (which has tons of layers itself), try your hand at building a custom razor, play w/ different soaps and ceams, experience a bit of luxury, chat w/friends, and build great experiences to share with others... to me BBS has become less important than many of the things above, but is sure is nice once and a while to take the time and treat yourself.

All the best

Dave

[souschefdude]

One thing I like about straight razor shaving is that it is a very deeply layered hobby. You can learn about history, get a close shave, get a really comfy shave (can be two entirely different learning curves), learn how to restore a razor, collect razors and gear, get into HONING (which has tons of layers itself), try your hand at building a custom razor, play w/ different soaps and ceams, experience a bit of luxury, chat w/friends, and build great experiences to share with others... to me BBS has become less important than many of the things above, but is sure is nice once and a while to take the time and treat yourself.

All the best

Dave

Agreed. I am really getting into the restoration and scale making. I reallly like the satisfaction of taking a pitted gnarly 100+ year old POS off eBay and making it gleam, wicked sharp, and putting my own scales on it. There is just so much job satisfaction in every step.
But it sure is nice to feel that nice clean shaved feeling.....

[TrilliumLT]

Im still new to the SR shave and i am chasing the BBS (Need to show the wife the Fruits of the Hobby ) Spent 30min of shaving time doing it and still no closer....Yet. I'll get it then just do the WTG after that.

[LawsonStone]

I have found--likely I'm the last one on my block to find it--that before my ATG pass, a few passes on the strop helps that final pass be closer and smoother.

[MasterRolf]

What ever you want it to be. After all, no one is going to come to your house and check.

[HNSB]

What ever you want it to be. After all, no one is going to come to your house and check.

What if they do???

[Deckard]

Good grief.
When I think back to what used to be acceptable before getting into this, who cares? I just think it's good to aim for it and it's nice when it happens more cosistantly.
To me the shave ritual primarily is an experience to be savoured like a single malt.
If I come off the hone ever so slightly tuggy I'll leave it at that. I will get very servicable shaves and keep time on the stone to a minimum.

[flyman]

What if they do???

I guess I had better lock the shave den door!

[MasterRolf]

What if they do???

Then they better be able to dodge bullets and/or various sharp objects.

[bconl205]

What do the letters stand for? I'm a newbie excuse me. And DFS is darn fine shave I'm assuming.