Thread: My intro to straight edge shaving

thanks again, I just ordered my DOVO, shave ready from the suggested sight. In the mean time, whilest waiting for the postman, I'll try to gather my other supplies, strop, brush, etc. I already have more hones than you can shake a stick at.

welcome to srp travis great to have you onboard

Shaving off a 1000 grit stone?!
I'm gonna go ahead and say you'll probably notice a liiiiiiittle difference when you put the SRD honed Dovo to your face

Originally Posted by stolenmirth

Shaving off a 1000 grit stone?!
I'm gonna go ahead and say you'll probably notice a liiiiiiittle difference when you put the SRD honed Dovo to your face

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Here's the one I started with, Rodgers and Sons, cutlers to their majesties Norfolk St.
After I hollow ground it, I finished with 2000 grit sandpaper on plate glass and 'stropped' the edge the poor man's way, with the ball of my thumb (dangerous, I know, but I've been working on knives a long time) I know there will be a world of difference, but my techniques gave me a general idea about what shaving with a straight would be like

Originally Posted by jszabo

welcome to srp travis great to have you onboard

Thanks, great to be here!

Originally Posted by travis789

thanks again, I just ordered my DOVO, shave ready from the suggested sight. In the mean time, whilest waiting for the postman, I'll try to gather my other supplies, strop, brush, etc. I already have more hones than you can shake a stick at.

Well dont keep us waiting.... what one you getting ?


Do keep in mind that you will not have to strop on the first shave. When they send it shave ready it is just that. There will be a light coat of oil on the blade but all you need to do is rinse it off and your good to go. As for the second shave and there on you will need to storp.

Congrats

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

Well dont keep us waiting.... what one you getting ?


Do keep in mind that you will not have to strop on the first shave. When they send it shave ready it is just that. There will be a light coat of oil on the blade but all you need to do is rinse it off and your good to go. As for the second shave and there on you will need to storp.

Congrats

Professionally Sharpened Dovo Imitation Tortoise Shell, 6/8" (170106)
as per recommendation. I didn't import a picture in here yet, but I'll sure post one when it gets here!
Thanks for all your help