What constitutes a Pass-

[MPF9]

I often read of folk classifying their Shave by the number of passes.My method is to start on my RH cheek and do WTG,AGT passes until I am happy with the feel. Then I deal with the neck in a similar manner,then onto the neck.
On the upper lip and chin I generally shave downward with an occasional sideways stroke,I never go Against the Grain in those Two areas.
Do you adhere to a rigid pattern of passes, or do you deal with are area of your face in a different manner.

 

[Twelvefret]

I do a first pass on my face and neck in one direction. This is followed by shaving the same real estate in a different direction. Over time, by mapping my beard direction, I find that an inital WTG folllowed by a second ATG provides the best results.

 

[SweeneyTodd]

One down, one across, quick check on known problem areas with possible clean-up (which depends on the razor and blade combination that day). In reality, on the across it's across higher up, and then lower down becomes a hybrid across/against.

 

[p.b]

For me a ‘pass’ is wiping off the lather.

 

[UKRob]

I’ve always classed a pass as what you do between lathering and re-lathering your face.

 

[Boycie83]

For me a ‘pass’ is wiping off the lather.

I’ve always classed a pass as what you do between lathering and re-lathering your face.

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[Zhang Doe]

I’ve always classed a pass as what you do between lathering and re-lathering your face.

This. For me this constitutes one time over the face, regardless of direction(s), inclusive of minor buffing that takes place before any re-application of lather.

 

[R181]

Dunno, will have to ask the wife.

Bob

 

[Zhang Doe]

Dunno, will have to ask the wife.

Bob

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