Quote Originally Posted by Jcarm03 View Post
Got a shavette and safety razor for Christmas. Now that I've become pretty proficient in both, decided to step up to a 6/8 DOVO Bismarck. It arrived yesterday and now I have a few questions. Looking to get it honed but want to keep it local. 1-Anyone know of a honemeister in Georgia or South Carolina that I could take it to when it's ready?
2-Any tips on my first shave with it?
3-Any tips on exactly what I'll need to home my own razor? I'd prefer to use stone but open to other ideas.


Thank you.
I got a Dovo Bismarch for christmas. I just passed it over a 12K hone then straight on to a leather strop. It was fine, had a good bevel already set just needed a light touch up.

I just use a 12K hone to continually refresh every week or so. just 5-6 passes then a good strop. Should last a very long time as long as you don't damage the edge….

This is the hone I use: Whipped Dog Straight Razor Shaving Equipment

Hope that helps