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| − | "WTG" is an acronym that stands for "with the grain." It refers to a shaving [[pass]] in which one shaves in the same direction that the hair grows. A WTG pass can be compared with a pass that is XTG ("across the grain" or direction of hair growth) or ATG ("against the grain" or direction of hair growth). | + | "WTG" is an acronym that stands for "with the grain." It refers to a shaving [[pass]] in which one shaves in the same direction that the hair grows. A WTG pass can be compared with a pass that is [[XTG]] ("across the grain" or direction of hair growth) or [[ATG]] ("against the grain" or direction of hair growth). |
Different kinds of passes are commonly combined into a single shave (see [[The Multiple Pass Shaving Technique]]). | Different kinds of passes are commonly combined into a single shave (see [[The Multiple Pass Shaving Technique]]). | ||
Another commonly-used three-character acronym is [[BBS]] ("baby's bottom smooth"). | Another commonly-used three-character acronym is [[BBS]] ("baby's bottom smooth"). | ||
Revision as of 19:14, 22 February 2009
"WTG" is an acronym that stands for "with the grain." It refers to a shaving pass in which one shaves in the same direction that the hair grows. A WTG pass can be compared with a pass that is XTG ("across the grain" or direction of hair growth) or ATG ("against the grain" or direction of hair growth).
Different kinds of passes are commonly combined into a single shave (see The Multiple Pass Shaving Technique).
Another commonly-used three-character acronym is BBS ("baby's bottom smooth").
