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  1. 05-22-2010, 11:07 PM #1
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    So, this morning I received my 1st razor and strop from SRD, a Dovo 6/8 tortise shell set. I get it all unpacked and holy hell is that edge sharp. My wife takes a look at the package and smiles, because she knows I've been impatiently counting the days for it to arrive.

    After wiping the oil off and stropping the blade, I decide to go all in. I read up on some of the wiki, to keep what I've learned here fresh and then head for the bathroom. Twenty minutes later, I've completed a full shave. I took a bit of time and care and my first straight razor shave was bloodless!

    Thanks all for the wonderful advice and information here. Without this place, I'd probably still be using a Gillette.


    Oh, I almost forgot! The best part was after my shave, SWMBO comes out and checks for damage. She feels the cheeks, the chin. Finally she looks at me and in a tone that brooks no argument says, "You're going to collect these razors, right?"
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    Hello, Coffeefiend:

    Congratulations. You've done it. Here is to many more good shaves.

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    Nice baptism!
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    Coffeefiend,

    Congratulations. You're on your way.
    "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Mark Twain
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    Those Dovo Specials look about ten times better in person than in the pictures don't they?...and they look pretty good in the pictures.
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    Congrats to you!

    That was my first straight also and is still in my regular rotation.

    And of course you are going to start collecting razors. Was there ever a question about it?
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    How many cups of coffee before your first shave ?
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    Congratulations!

    Great way to start.

    Enjoy the journey!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alembic View Post
    Congrats to you!

    That was my first straight also and is still in my regular rotation.

    And of course you are going to start collecting razors. Was there ever a question about it?
    I just like that she very carefully insisted.

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    How many cups of coffee before your first shave ?
    2 cups of French Roast from a micro-roaster I found in the Seattle area. Any less and I develop an undeniable urge to go make more!
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  17. 05-23-2010, 03:28 PM #10
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    Bravo my good man, and welcome to SRP!
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