Thread: First experience...

After reading these forums for a while, I've built up the courage to expose my neck to a straight blade and hopefuly not tear it to ribbons- I can report that as of moments ago my cuthroat cherry has been popped!

With a steady hand, I put my brand new Dovo to work. Whilst it seems to be quite sharp, I would akin the shave to more of a scratchy feeling- pulling the hairs rather than cutting them. I have VERY thick stubble and wonder if perhaps if either it's not sharp enough or more likely it's natural and I just need to keep at my technique (yes I realise it's my first time ). I considered getting my razor honed before using it for the first time, but living in Melbourne, Australia, I'm unsure of where to get it done seeings that I only know of a single barber that actually gives a traditional shave.

The best part I feel though, is that for the most part I haven't had such a close shave (on my cheeks, the rest was a bit iffy) in a long time. Granted it took me about 30 minutes and I'm not yet ready to throw out the Mach 3 yet, but I'm definately hooked!


Cheers,

Matty

If you used it new from the package without honing it then it's pretty certainly not sharp enough. There's a sticky thread at the top of one of these forums that explains why.

Edit: Here it is.

From your description, I would say it is not sharp enough. Do you have a hone? If so then try a few passes. Or you can send it off to one of the members here who offer honing services.

Yea. Sounds like the blade needs sharpening. But, also, make sure you have applied a thick coat of lather, use plenty of water, and stretch the skin at all times. The blade will cut more and pull less if the skin is constantly being stretched.
Be patient, too!
Ron

Hi Matty and welcome

Did you buy your Dovo from the Shaver Shop? The other guys are most likely right - probably not sharp enough. Try asking the Shaver Shop people if they know of any local sharpening services (sometimes you can get lucky... ).

If you come up dry on that front, give me a PM.

James.

I'm sure our Auzzie contingent can give you the help you're looking for.

X

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Hi Matty and welcome

Did you buy your Dovo from the Shaver Shop? The other guys are most likely right - probably not sharp enough. Try asking the Shaver Shop people if they know of any local sharpening services (sometimes you can get lucky... ).

If you come up dry on that front, give me a PM.

James.

As a matter of fact, yes I did! I hadn't thought of that, so I might head back there on the weekend and hopefuly they might be able to suggest someone...

G'day Matt...

Really glad to see another australian... even from Melbourne
Should lift the tone of the place nicely.

By all means get in touch with Jimbo with regard to honing your new Dovo

At some point you'll want to be able to hone your razors yourself and a great place to start is with a Norton 4000/8000 combination stone.

http://au.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?grp=1266

Get onto Graham at Lie Nielsen Australia... he knows what you need it for and is a great bloke to deal with. There are very few other places sell stones of this level in Australia.

Save yourself the frustration of explaining what it is to some spotty faced numpty at Bunnings... poor bastards don't have a clue.

Greg Frazer

Welcome aboard, Matt! Shave well and see you in the forums!