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04-24-2015, 09:54 PM #1Junior Member
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Wow.
Been straight shaving for a little while on grandads old top flight. Had a retired barber friend run it across a barbers hone for me and then i stropped and shaved with it. The shaves were not very pleasant, but I still enjoyed the experience of the straight. Couple of days ago i talked myself into buying a new DOVO 5/8 full hollow which was made shave ready by a reputable vendor. This morning i lathered up my current cream, TOBS Eaton College, stropped the DOVO, and put blade to skin. WOW!!! Now i know what shave ready means, and i know the absolute pleasure of a truly comfortable shave from a properly prepared blade. I still have a lot to learn, but i am addicted now, no turning back!! Thanks for letting me share and for all of the great tips I've learned by lurking!!
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04-24-2015, 10:07 PM #2Senior Member
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I've owned a couple of Top Flights and I've found them to be superb shavers. Could I offer a free honing to give it a new lease on life? PM me if you're interested.
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04-24-2015, 11:05 PM #3
That's why we encourage you to have your razor initially honed by a TRUE Honemeister.
No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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04-25-2015, 12:21 AM #4Senior Member
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We are all always learning.
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04-25-2015, 03:39 AM #5Senior Member
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Congrats on finding out what shave ready means.
Send the other out for a real honing so that you will have a backup razor that is a cherished heirloom.Tfosterjr likes this.Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead - Charles Bukowski
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04-25-2015, 04:00 AM #6Senior Member
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We say it over and over. There is a big difference between able to shave and truly shave ready. Now that you know it's all smooth shaving from here
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Can you just use Ed
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04-25-2015, 04:38 AM #7Senior Member
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Good for you. Welcome to straight shaves.
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04-25-2015, 05:19 AM #8Senior Member
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Congratulations on your shave: There really is a method to the MADNESS
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04-25-2015, 11:51 AM #9Senior Member
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum.
RogerHave a great shave.
Roger
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04-25-2015, 02:39 PM #10Senior Member
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Epiphanies are always fun. Congrats!
What a curse be a dull razor; what a prideful comfort a sharp one
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