I've responded to several of these WTG/ATG discussions, but if I may, allow me to offer one piece of advice. Don't dismiss the potential for good technique too quickly. Of course, as always, each persons face is different, and he should do what works for him. And, in my case, going against the grain is a tricky task even after with and cross grain strokes. Dull razor? No, this is not the case, because what I have concluded after much experimentation is that I can receive a shave as close as ATG by doing a single WTG pass well (Of course there are always a few touch up spots). So, I would like to offer some encouragement to some of the newbies that good prep, technique, angle, stretching, etc., etc. will go a long way, and that more time experimenting on the WTG before going against will be greatly beneficial to you and your dermis.
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