Thread: Why should X/ATG be more comfortable on the second pass than the first?

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I would surmise it's because you are going across the grain. No different than cutting wood. With the grain is easier than against or across.

+1. And of course, due to stubble reduction and softening of the beard, is is much easier to do XTG on the second pass. Even with a very sharp razor, shorter hairs will provide less resistance than longer ones.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

For example, it's no more challenging to shave off a weeks worth of hair WTG than a days worth WTG, so why should XTG or ATG be any different?

Though this may seem to correlate it doesn't. The first time I tried ATG as my initial pass was also the last time.