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AndrewBlack New guy with a dull razor 02-04-2009, 02:28 PM
JimmyHAD Hi Andy,welcome to SRP !... 02-04-2009, 02:37 PM
ben.mid You really shouldn't go any... 02-04-2009, 02:38 PM
dward "Get thyself to a nunnery.." ... 02-04-2009, 02:51 PM
gssixgun Those Dovo #105's can be one... 02-04-2009, 02:58 PM
AndrewBlack OK I guess I'll buy one off... 02-04-2009, 03:16 PM
Rajagra I agree with all that. I... 02-05-2009, 04:01 PM
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Cornelius Not much ;) My first... 02-04-2009, 03:34 PM
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    Red face New guy with a dull razor

    What's up everyone? I've decided to enter the world of straight razor shaving. I love the idea of having this much control over your shave. I have pretty thick facial hair and never really get a close shave with a safety razor. OK here's what I've purchased so far:



    Jemico DOVO German Razor Strop 23" Rindleder Leather & Canvas
    Norton Water Stone 8 x 3 Inch 4000 / 8000 Combination
    DOVO Straight Razor Black Micarta Handle Stainless Steel Blade
    Shaving brush and bowl

    The razor came from the factory, so what I've heard from everyone is that it is not "shave ready". OK so I watched a couple vids on honing and stropping. I'm obviously doing something wrong here. I tried the agg. pyramid method that L Abrahms used w/ the 4k/8k. I also tried doing 50 on the 4K and then 50 on the 8K. From what I've seen, the razor should at least pass the hair test after you get it sharp on the 4K? I'm regretting not purchasing from someone who would honed it, so that I could see what sharp looks and feels like, but here I am. Ha, and suggestions? Do I need a courser grit? Thanks guys!

    Andy
    Last edited by AndrewBlack; 02-04-2009 at 02:34 PM. Reason: Picture of razor
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