Quote Originally Posted by hoglahoo View Post
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.