I did it the first shave.... actually four days in a row now, here is a breakdown.
Day One:
Got my DOVO in the mail bought some cheap mug soap and a brush from the grocery store showered lathered and shaved my cheeks. WOW! that was easy only a nick or two and thanks to Aaron A's advice I had a styptic pen handy. I think i will look good with a goatee........
Day Two:
I dont have a strop but my beard is so sparce i thought i'd try a go at my cheeks and maybe a bit of my neck (no throat yet) This time its a bit ruffer, i really need a strop. As a grand finishing move i try to cut a nice line next to my goatee, goosh!
These things are SHARP.......thanks again styptic and yes they do sting a bit on giant gashes.
Day Three:
Got a hunk of leather from the boot guy and stroped as best i could before my next shave. Shower, lather BAM! Cheeks and neck in one flowing pass and my face is like butter, sweet. On a side note that pesky mole is gone now too. I really like these Razors.
Day Four:
Tried to shave that line again now i have two giant gashes in the same spot, ironically today is halloween and the gashes work perfect with my costume. I also shaved under my nose and tried a bit of my chin without a single problem except that goatee gash (my own stupid fault)
At the end of day four i can safely say i love to shave like this. I am actually waking up excited about shaving and as dumb as it may sound it makes me feel a bit manly. I know i need some better shave soap and some aftercare as well as a real strop but overall I see myself shaving like this from now on. Thanks to Straight Razor Place for all the great tips. If your thinking of trying this for yourself dont hesitate.
James (BabyFace) Hathaway
ps i have a nice electric razor free to a good home!!!!!
