First two shaves, not so good.
My first two shaves have yielded me a lot of tugging and pulling. :( (Got my Dovo 5/8 from Don and Lynn at Straight Razor Designs) Very uncomfortable. I concentrated on a 30 degree angle and a light touch. If I stropped this blade inadequately does it need to be re-honed? I led with the spine and did about 30 strokes. I am using an old strop, I did notice this morning before stropping that it has a slight bow to it, meaning the leather sloped away from me on both sides a bit. I concentrated on a nice smooth X pattern. I understand that if you strop incorrectly you can "roll" the blade, not sure what that means, but I am afraid of having done that. Is there a way to fix this problem if that is the case without re-honing? My beard prep a hot shower, pre-shave oil on my face, then my lather. I just cannot stress how much pulling there was, very frustrating and uncomfortable. I really wanna get this right! Please help! Thanks!
First Two Shaves Not So Good
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Originally Posted by
richmondesi
Too be perfectly honest, I'd recommend getting a new strop. Learning good stropping technique, how to shave, etc. is difficult enough without worrying about trying to overcome an old misshapen strop. My advice is to contact Lynn and discuss this with him because he's a first rate guy and he'll take care of you.
Also, checking out the great article on
Razor Stropping in the tremendous resource we have in the wiki. You may well need a touch up of the razor.
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Hello, Jedibapst:
My friend Paul's advice is sound. I second his thoughts.
Also, do all the research you can at SRP. Look around the site and you'll find lots of information.
Most of all, have patience. Go slowly. Ease the razor pressure. Your initial shaves will not be the greatest. The greatest lie ahead, however, as you hone your skills. Stay with it. You're on your way.
Regards,
Obie