When should a shave feel real close?

An Traein Dubh said:

I think you get sage in the first whiff of OS. I like this aftershave but it's off limits to me as my father in-law uses it and nothing else.

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cyberpapa3 said:

Thanks. I think I met you at the Veterans thread. You lived around Jim McNeil Loop or RD? I feel real smooth if I rub with the grain and fairly smooth against the grain. I remember getting a shave from a barber in Korea that was so close my whiskers were afraid to come out for 3 days! LOL!
I thought I signed up at the Veterans thread but the "Veteran" tag doesn't show up under my name. Hmm.

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feltspanky said:

Make your final pass. Run your finger just ahead of the razor blade. You will be able to feel the areas that are not BBS. It really helps to map your beard when your trying for the three pass BBS. If all feels good, rinse in cold water, complete your Post Shave routine, alum block, witch hazel, aftershave, Nivea aftershave balm.

Everyone has their own routine. When your face is dry take your finger or a cotton ball and rub your face. You will be able to find areas that aren't quite BBS. Achieving a BBS is difficult because many shavers can't go against the grain.

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cyberpapa3 said:

Greetings from LA (Lower Alabama, that is)!
I've been reading quite a few posts on many threads on this great web site, and would like to say I've learned a lot about wet shaving. I've been inspired to make my own scuttle out of a double walled stainless steel bowl, which I plan on finishing this weekend, and eventually plan on making my own shaving soap. The community here seems fantastic!

I do have a couple of questions. Should my shave feel real close while I'm still shaving, or after the 3rd pass and I rinse off my face and apply shaving lotion? Mine feels close after shaving, not during. Anyone know what spices or the recipe for the original "Old Spice"?
Thanks for a great site!

Tony

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cyberpapa3 said:

I've been inspired to make my own scuttle out of a double walled stainless steel bowl, which I plan on finishing this weekend.

Tony

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feltspanky said:

Make your final pass. Run your finger just ahead of the razor blade. You will be able to feel the areas that are not BBS. It really helps to map your beard when your trying for the three pass BBS. If all feels good, rinse in cold water, complete your Post Shave routine, alum block, witch hazel, aftershave, Nivea aftershave balm.

Everyone has their own routine. When your face is dry take your finger or a cotton ball and rub your face. You will be able to find areas that aren't quite BBS. Achieving a BBS is difficult because many shavers can't go against the grain.

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ross0133 said:

+1 Only thing I can add is run you hand over the face surface with water or some left over cream and feel for stubble and go over those parts lightly. Don't apply pressure let the razor do the work and the results will be just fine BBS.

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wells1229 said:

I am also from L.A. Grew up in Mobile then left to join the Corps and only come back on leave when I can afford to get a family of four across the country.

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