Thread: Straight Razor Purchase

i would add to get crox spray. this way you can hold off on the free honing for when you really need it.

i started with this razor and i hurt the edge pretty fast. i just used the crox to get it back to shave ready. haven't used the certificate yet.

Originally Posted by lostinhk

i would add to get crox spray. this way you can hold off on the free honing for when you really need it.

i started with this razor and i hurt the edge pretty fast. i just used the crox to get it back to shave ready. haven't used the certificate yet.

With the spray, wouldn't I need another strop too?

Originally Posted by Shaotzu

With the spray, wouldn't I need another strop too?

You would need another strop, possibly one with a fabric side to it.

Originally Posted by Shaotzu

With the spray, wouldn't I need another strop too?

You can paste the inside of the linen/webbing/felt with crayon/paste/spray. Check out Lynn Abrams video on refreshing a razor

I will do that.

And by the way . . . order has been placed.

Good call on that purchase. Dovos are alright razors; I have one and it's a decent blade. Thing is..Ralf Aust is (in my opinion) a considerably better razor, better edge, better finish, better feel.

Also a solid choice on the 3" strop. With a strop that width you won't have to worry about the whole X-stroke thing if you don't want to. Often you will hear that you should really learn how to properly do the X-stroke..yeah well..it's kind of like knowing how to drive with a stick shift. I learned on a manual 3 speed on the column transmission. Haven't owned a vehicle with manual transmission in MANY years. And, there isn't anything stopping you from incorporating that move if you are so inclined.

Well done..............

Originally Posted by Phoenix51

Good call on that purchase. Dovos are alright razors; I have one and it's a decent blade. Thing is..Ralf Aust is (in my opinion) a considerably better razor, better edge, better finish, better feel.

Also a solid choice on the 3" strop. With a strop that width you won't have to worry about the whole X-stroke thing if you don't want to. Often you will hear that you should really learn how to properly do the X-stroke..yeah well..it's kind of like knowing how to drive with a stick shift. I learned on a manual 3 speed on the column transmission. Haven't owned a vehicle with manual transmission in MANY years. And, there isn't anything stopping you from incorporating that move if you are so inclined.

Well done..............

Honestly, I figure the 2" strops are a bit cheaper, so, like honing, I'm sure I'll work on developing an X-pattern eventually. BUT, much like honing, I figure the simpler I make it in the beginning, the easier. Let's add one thing at a time. As important as stropping is to a good shave, I figured a liner path on the strop would be much easier than the x-pattern. And looking forward to giving this a shot!