Quote Originally Posted by hokulea2001 View Post
Thanks for all the good advice. I'm sure sending the razor out for professional sharpening would have been the smart thing to do - but I often don't seem to do the smart thing. Thanks for trying. I think the idea that DOVO lifts the spine to set their factory edge is right on. I've kept at the 4K/8K thing and the razor keeps getting better - I'm just about to where DE with a high quality blade would get me - the straight is still pulling a bit more than I'd like - so I'm now the proud owner of a Belgian stone as well.

Thanks all you experienced guys for helping us rookies out. Straight razor shaving is really getting to be a blast - I actually look forward to shaving in the morning - and nothing gives one a completely present in the moment experience like shaving with a striaght. I hope one day - after I've done a lot a saving, shaving, and sharpening to own a Damascus blade - they're beyond beautiful.

Thanks again.
Very well said.