When someone describes their shave as bbs do they mean just feeling the skin top to bottom (with the grain) or both ways (with and against the grain)?
I guess it means whichever way you go. Since I only go WTG and XTG, it's not smooth if I rub my face ATG. That's a good question, I just thought of my answer.
To me BBS is feeling smooth in all directions(WTG, XTG,ATG). For me at least a "TRUE" BBS is rare and I shave in every direction. I do get what I consider a DFS(damn fine shave) consistently. Mostly smooth everywhere but still some stubblely(?) spots, but with very little to no irritation. I agree Ryan this is a good question. The terms should be named and defined and a pole should be taken.. I've also wondered about that, I've never found a complete list of the terms(BBS,DFS the only two I know of) and their definitions. Another question what would you do for a BBS shave? Shave longer(more passes),use a sharper but more uncomfortable blade, tollerate irritation/razor burn? My goal from the beginning has been to shave with as little or no irritation as possible. My technique if you will is based on that goal. Being BBS with an irritated,painful face ain't worth it to me. Although I do always strive for the "holy grail" of BBS...
Is a baby's butt smooth in only one direction? Didn't think so. So, if your face isn't smooth in all directions, is it really BBS? Didn't think so. Just my 2 cents. At least I think so
They're french! cent = 100, so that makes 200. But I forgot which currency. Drachme? Altarian dollars? That'd be over 40 days of hitch-hiking accross the galaxy, according to The Guide!
Thanks alot that thread seems to have most of the acronyms. Do you know of anymore related to describing a shave like BBS and DFS?
Agreed, BBS is in all directions.... I am lucky to be one that can shave almost everyday and get a BBS.
Usually, if I get a good prep and take my time with lather and proper shaving, I can get a good BBS on about 85% of the beard growth area. Rarely can I achieve a full and true and BBS. But I am happy! How many cents are we up to now?
Agree that BBS is all directions. I can get DFS but not BBS since I can't go against the grain without major irritation and burning.