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02-21-2010, 05:19 AM #1Junior Member
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Hearing whiskers cut?!
I've shaved my chops twice now with both my left and right hands, the results have been OK- just OK. I can hear the blade "ting" while cutting every hair. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? The blade is a "shave ready" Dovo Special honed by Lynn. It is (was) sharp.
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02-21-2010, 05:21 AM #2Know thyself
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Full hollow blades flex while they cut, so they "sing" - hence "singing hollow grind." Pitch and volume vary with the grind.
Yes, what you are experiencing is normal.
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02-21-2010, 05:34 AM #3Senior Member
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As stated the grinds will produce different sounds as they mow down the hairs. What really matters is the feel. As long as the razor isn"t pulling or having other unwanted side effects your all good.
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02-21-2010, 05:37 AM #4Member
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would the type and density of the lather you use also affect the sound?
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02-21-2010, 05:47 AM #5Know thyself
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In theory, yes. In reality, probably (never tried to compare or noticed a difference).
Originally Posted by MuzzleVelocity
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02-21-2010, 05:49 AM #6all your razor are belong to us
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That sound you hear while shaving with a full hollow is great! It lets you know how well you're coming along. After your third pass, listen for the sound. If you're BBS, you shouldn't hear the sound anymore since there's nothing there to mow down
The first couple times I tried out a wedge, I was disconcerted at the lack of that trademark sound. In fact, I thought it was utterly dull and was sliding off the hair instead of cutting! I had to stop after the first cheek and lean into the mirror and feel my face to make sure that it was working!
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02-21-2010, 06:03 AM #7This is not my actual head.
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That is the sound of your whiskers begging for mercy.
A beautiful sound indeed.
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02-22-2010, 07:01 PM #8Senior Member
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I hear the sound, too, when I shave. You can also hear it on Lynn's video. I kinda like it.
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02-22-2010, 07:28 PM #9Member
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I'll be getting my first full hollow ground in a week or two! I can't wait to hear that sound, I've been using a disposable blade straight and although it works, it's not the best.
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03-01-2010, 01:42 PM #10Senior Member
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Yes I managed it yesterday during my second ever straight shave, it was so pleasing to get the correct angle, and cut instead of scraping. Originally Posted by HNSB
That is the sound of your whiskers begging for mercy.
A beautiful sound indeed.
It's even better than I remember it with a safety razor
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