Thread: Do You Start Your Shave Going Against the Grain or South to North?

Gentlemen:
Gradual beard reduction is the general idea in wet shaving with the straight razor or the double edge. Since my exceptionally sensitive skin is matched with a heavy and multi-direction beard, I compensate by starting with the grain, mostly north to south, to make it easier for my skin. Across the grain comes next. Finally, I shave against the grain where needed.