Bad Shaving Advice

I disagree with point 3. I have been searching for a razor that would require 6 passes to get a BBS. This way I could shave twice per day. How about a Blackbird Extra Lite?

Compelling arguments for all four points. I especially agree with #1, especially since razors can be anywhere from 30 to 130 g.

About sticking with one blade for a while, yes and no. If the first blade just isn't working after 3 or 4 shaves (on the same blade), then by all means change it out.
But starting with a fairly popular middle-of-the-road blade like Astra SP does seem like a good idea.

About #4, "Irritation" - Some irritation can be attributed to chemical causes, like scent ingredients in soap. I find that most citrus scents or Green Irish Tweed-type scents tend to give me a bit of irritation even mid-shave. Which is unfortunate because I like how they smell. 
The worst was when I experimented with Pears Glycerine Transparent bath bar soap for shaving. Half-way through the first pass it felt like lava.

I believe blade variety is a benefit, especially if all other variables are relatively constant. There are one or two well loved high quality blades that leave me with a face full of weepers. It would have been discouraging to me if I spent three weeks using one of those; might not have kept it up and gone back to bearded life.

I agree with most of your points, Blackland Razors .  

Blades:
The blade thing I'm not sure we're on the same page.  As was brought up already in this thread, maybe use a blade for 3-4 shaves as long as it's at least tolerable. After that, stick with the same set-up(razor, blade brand/type, brush, lather, and aftershave) for at least a month.  After that if you want to try different things only adding one variable at a time.

Shave passes and direction: 
THANK YOU!  I absolutely cannot shave ATG on my neck.  It just doesn't work for my skin and my whiskers.  I can't tell you how many times "experts" have told me that my technique must be bad if I can't shave ATG on my neck.    

You really know your target audience, Shane!  I was checking out the giant lighted Blackbird behind you until you mentioned it near the end of the video. 

I agree with most of your points, Blackland Razors .  

Blades:
The blade thing I'm not sure we're on the same page.  As was brought up already in this thread, maybe use a blade for 3-4 shaves as long as it's at least tolerable. After that, stick with the same set-up(razor, blade brand/type, brush, lather, and aftershave) for at least a month.  After that if you want to try different things only adding one variable at a time.

Shave passes and direction: 
THANK YOU!  I absolutely cannot shave ATG on my neck.  It just doesn't work for my skin and my whiskers.  I can't tell you how many times "experts" have told me that my technique must be bad if I can't shave ATG on my neck.    

You really know your target audience, Shane!  I was checking out the giant lighted Blackbird behind you until you mentioned it near the end of the video. 

Yea the blade choice thing is controversial. I think technique is 95% of a shave and the blade choice can dial in the final 5%. But if you haven’t mastered the technique, changing blades won’t help.

I understand what you're saying, Shane.  You make very good points.

I would add #5: the ridiculous quest for PSF per shaving soap, although that seems to have died off (Thank the Lord!). Soap makers are not dermatologists.

I would sure hope our Super Mod doesn't learn much from a video like this!

Super Mod is a generic title applied to all Mods.....nothing super here  Very ? cely covered all 4 articulately though

We all think you're especially super. <3

Why do I sense sarcasm in that comment

Super Mod is a generic title applied to all Mods.....nothing super here  Very ? cely covered all 4 articulately though

We all think you're especially super. <3

Why do I sense sarcasm in that comment   

Impossible!

We all think you're especially super. <3

Why do I sense sarcasm in that comment   

Impossible!

I figured but your emoji is just showing characters instead of the actual emoji since it is not one used by the software of the site.....