I have posted on this forum that I have a tough beard and I assumed that I did. Of course I have never shaved anyone but me so there was no comparison on which to base the assumption. Since reading posts related to razors and blades and the experience of those using them I have determined that I have moderately coarse whiskers and my beard is not so tough after all. That is a good thing though. I can usually get bbs in two passes and on days when I am pressed for time one pass is sufficient for an acceptable shave.