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01-22-2016, 06:26 PM #1
While i fully agree that a pro honed razor is worth much but its not like you have to search for long to find out that many razors that are supposed to be shave ready are infact not. My Iwasaki was obviously sharpened at the iwasaki HQ but still that sharpening was not up to par imo.
I guess for a total noob "shave ready" is good, then you have some kind of a baseline.
But in reality the user would sooner or later need at least 3-4 stones and imo its better to learn to use these instead of trusting that the razor is infact shave ready. I mean I could have stropped my iwasaki until the cows came home but it would never have been comfortable FOR ME, for the person at iwasaki maybe it was good but for me it wasnt good enough.
Basically it think it works like this "define shave ready".... could be anything.
And as we say around here: if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
As a noob its only a matter of time anyway. Sometime quite soon you will be forced to do it yourself.For every expert there is an equal and opposite expert.
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01-22-2016, 07:11 PM #2
It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
-Neil Young
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01-22-2016, 07:15 PM #3
TomP30, where in the world are you? If you're in the US, then you should consider SRD for your first razor. It will most certainly come shave ready. If you're in Europe, then you could still use SRD, but Revisor may be more convenient. You may also have a member nearby to act as a mentor.
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01-22-2016, 07:42 PM #4
That's exactly our point "most factory set edges are not shave ready". And yours coming from the factory wasn't. But if bought from a reputable source that hones them before shipping you can trust the edge, that is unless your edges are that much better than say Lynn's? Or Glen's ? So let's not tell the man something that is not true, he can get a truly shave ready edge in the classifieds also, I,m pretty sure I know a great shave easy edge, after 48 years of shaving. Tc
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01-22-2016, 08:38 PM #5
The Dovo you are looking at is machine made, and may not be shave ready if bought from a retailer who will not inspect and, if necessary, enhance its edge.
So, Revisor, or Aust. Both will come shave ready from the manufacturer*. Friends of mine have sold hundreds of them, and there never was a problem.
Just for the record, both Aust and Revisor carry stainless steel razors if required.
* The term "factory" is entirely misleading. Aust and Revisor are two of the three remaining Solingen manufactures, whereas Dovo is actually a factory.
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01-22-2016, 09:52 PM #6
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Thanked: 286I,ve purchased 6 ralp aust in the last three months . All of them came shave ready and I think the poster may be from the uk. Ralp aust is a very nice razor. I think the 5/8 round point with plastic scales cost in sterling £85 . If you can afford it go for the extra cost treat your self to his upgrade scales in a wood of your choice.
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01-26-2016, 12:48 PM #7
Thanks guys, I opted for the Revisor eventually and placed the order today. I went for the starter set with what Revisor term their 'classic' razor, it's plain but my thinking is it will be good for learning all aspects of shaving and maintenance, including honing.
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01-26-2016, 06:03 PM #8
Let us know what you think of it when it arrives... and post a few photos. We love photos! Good luck.