Abandoned the 3-pass shave

[Rusty Blade]

Lizards

Now my cover has been blown. Yes, I was sent by Lizards from the planet Gorzog. I was hoping to fly under the radar, but now you know my true identity. I was sent to post numerous threads on shaving forums and cause confusion and dissent among 3-pass shavers.

 

[TobyC]

Now my cover has been blown. Yes, I was sent by Lizards from the planet Gorzog. I was hoping to fly under the radar, but now you know my true identity. I was sent to post numerous threads on shaving forums and cause confusion and dissent among 3-pass shavers.

 

[Zhang Doe]

I wish I could do as many passes as the rest simply because I love the process of shaving and the tradition of ages old routines. It is more zen if it lasts longer. But I can’t do more than two passes without irritation. One pass with buffing in key areas is what seems to work best for me.

Could never actually understand how running a blade over one’s skin three or more times was supposed to be good for it. Though I suspect the response will be: “You are obviously doing it wrong.”

 

[R181]

I wish I could do as many passes as the rest simply because I love the process of shaving and the tradition of ages old routines. It is more zen if it lasts longer. But I can’t do more than two passes without irritation. One pass with buffing in key areas is what seems to work best for me.

Could never actually understand how running a blade over one’s skin three or more times was supposed to be good for it. Though I suspect the response will be: “You are obviously doing it wrong.”

Yes, "you are obviously doing it wrong" could be one of the responses but so could you having different skin sensitivity to those who do more passes. There are a few plausible reasons. The main thing is everyone is doing what works for them and they are satisfied with it.

Bob

 

[HereticHermit]

Three pass shave = Fall of the Icarus.

 

[donnie_arko]

Three pass shave = Fall of the Icarus.

An exceptional post!

 

[JamieM]

One pass with touch-ups never ever felt comfortable going against the grain even with the mildest of blades and razor, WTG & XTG for me.

 

[TobyC]

BBS=AFE

 

[chazt]

My first pass is a combination of wtg and xtg. My second pass is a combination of xtg and a few atg strokes on my chin and cheeks. It works for me.

 

[Rusty Blade]

My first pass is a combination of wtg and xtg. My second pass is a combination of xtg and a few atg strokes on my chin and cheeks. It works for me.

And that is the important thing -- find what works for you. Well said.

 

[MrK1]

2 Pass for me.
1st is North to South and 2nd is South to North which gives me almost bbs results, not that I chase it.

My biggest problem is no matter how hard I try, I still can't manage to make lather for less than 10 passes.