to JMS: I wish I could have made it today. Next time, for sure. Its was only a few miles from here

The member whom I purchased the Tosuke from informed me that it was shave ready. He said I shouldn't even strop it so I know what it feels like to shave with a shave ready razor. He was knowledgeable about Japanese style razors.

I applied the sharp thumb test, and it felt sharp.


One thing I also forgot to mention is I thought that the razor was going OVER and skipping most of the hairs. Is that a sign of an OVER-honed razor?

What about the burning sensation after the shave? My face felt like it was on fire.

I do have a DOVO Special, so the next shave will be with a regular straight.


Thank you to all the generous members here who are helping me with this learning process.

I appreciate it all very much, and im not quitting anytime soon

so... THANX

-aram