Thread: ATG First Pass?

Hey All,
I converted to straight shaving about two months ago and things are getting better all the time. I still don't get the same quality bbs as I do with some of my DE's, but I'm trying to be patient.

My question is: Do any of you shave against the grain on the first pass? I know that it is not necessarily proper form, but I'm curious all the same. I don't think I would do it in my tough spots like my chin or upper lip, but maybe everywhere else on my face and neck. I'm thinking about giving it a go, but I wanted to hear from you guys first. Thanks so much!
Matt

'what is the reason you want to go first atg?why not go second?
I personally never done so .i think it will not be very pleasent feeling specially if you have long hair on your face.I never shave without atg but only in my second pass.good luck on your attempt and let us know result .

if you have very thin beard growth i guess it would be posiable i have skipped my wtg pass before and startred xtg. but going atg on the first pass would not work for me

yup

http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...technique.html

X

My first pass is always WTG and the second a combination of XTG and ATG depending on the area. I only do two passes. I wouldn't do ATG first as I have sensitive skin and I think it would leave me uncomfortable. Some areas such as the upper lip I never do ATG.

Originally Posted by xman

yup

http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...technique.html

X

I've seen the videos a few times before and they are terrific. You also seem to use a steeper blade angle than I do (or have been courageous enough to try!). I'm really impressed with how swiftly you move through your pass. I seem to take so long that my lather dries all the time. Thanks again!

So I gave it a shot today. I went ATG on my cheeks, jaw and neck. With my upper lip and chin I handled that in the usual way. The process went well and I did not find it uncomfortable. The result was probably a little closer, but I didn't push it too far. I'll try again tomorrow and maybe I'll be a little more aggressive. Thanks for all the insight!

Yes, in here good results after doing ATG first pass (and only too). No irritation and absolutely close shave.
If I do WTG+XTG I must shave every day as I have such a fast grow and thick whiskers.
If going straight to ATG and reach BBS I can skip one day.
Now the funny thing is that I don't want to skip a day. I just want to shave and enjoy every day.
So I usually do WTG+XTG and start the day with shaving meditation. Heh.
When need a closer shave I go direct to ATG and enjoy the closer result.

hm, I find that those areas where I only shave ATG actually doesn't get cut quite as close as where I do two passes.

X

Originally Posted by xman

hm, I find that those areas where I only shave ATG actually doesn't get cut quite as close as where I do two passes.

X

You get a closer shave with WTG+XTG than just with plain ATG? or
You get a closer shave with WTG+ATG than just with plain ATG?