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

Originally Posted by pmburk

I think the first pass reduced the beard as a result of pre-shave prep, lathering, and razor handling setting up a good condition for the succeeding passes.

Yes but how does reducing the beard set up a good condition for the succeeding passes? ie how is it that shortening the whiskers makes a difference for the subsequent pass?

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

Yes but how does reducing the beard set up a good condition for the succeeding passes? ie how is it that shortening the whiskers makes a difference for the subsequent pass?

I think the whiskers will be shorten from the initial WTG pass. When shaving XTG, ATG, or another WTG pass, the whiskers will not be as long in the succeeding passes. I just think the succeeding passes will be easier because the whiskers are shorter. I'm not a barber or such; based on my personal experience, I think my succeeding passes are easier after a good pre-shave prep and the first WTG pass. Of course a good edge on the razor helps too.

"Ace, you have been str8 razor shaving a long time haven't you? Your face is probably well conditioned and acclimated to straight razor shaving therefore your skin doesn't need as much moisture as it probably did when you first started straight razor shaving. Moreover, your technique is probably well developed as well."

I've been straight shaving for five months, but haven't seen much difference in my face except for the scars. My technique is pretty decent but still getting better with every shave.

Originally Posted by ace

"Ace, you have been str8 razor shaving a long time haven't you? Your face is probably well conditioned and acclimated to straight razor shaving therefore your skin doesn't need as much moisture as it probably did when you first started straight razor shaving. Moreover, your technique is probably well developed as well."

I've been straight shaving for five months, but haven't seen much difference in my face except for the scars. My technique is pretty decent but still getting better with every shave.

I picked up a couple myself, but in the three months I have been straight razor shaving, I feel a difference in my face and I strive each shave to improve my technique. I actually enjoy getting up in the morning because I now look forward to shaving. It all gets better with each shave.