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    Well, at lower grits, particularly with bevel setting, the tape can wear through in places. But that can depend on the quality of the tape and what kind of work the razor needs. I've found, with the tape I use (which really is bog-standard cheap department store electrical tape) that once I hit the 4K stones and above tape wearing through is no issue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blix View Post
    Kippo, they all seem nice and accepting at first, but before you know it you are spending all your money for your daily hit of shaving gear, beware of the AD's!


    I have seen A&E's 'HOARDERS', don't you worry ^_^

    I know I have a heck of a "ShaveShelf" already. I also know that I may need more then one blade to use all week. The "Rest Period" and all. That's OK, Just really glad to have met all of you online. It can be hard learning something new at first but, You guys are there, and that's really what I needed. Thanks so much for your help.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kippo View Post
    I have seen A&E's 'HOARDERS', don't you worry ^_^

    I know I have a heck of a "ShaveShelf" already. I also know that I may need more then one blade to use all week. The "Rest Period" and all. That's OK, Just really glad to have met all of you online. It can be hard learning something new at first but, You guys are there, and that's really what I needed. Thanks so much for your help.
    and all.
    Having a few razors is nice, especially when you are learning honing, always good to have a "known good" blade(or two) to use while you mess around on the stones.

    Btw, the "rest period" is just a stupid myth.

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    Some food for thought.

    One of the best razors ever made for tough beards is the Filarmonica #14 EPBD. It is a full hollow singing razor, not even slightly a stiff grind, but excellent steel..

    Hard steel can be made to chip if stropped heavily & softer steel can be forced to roll over & bend.
    Ultimately it's all up to the user to not be ham-fisted . The razor plays no part in that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    Well, at lower grits, particularly with bevel setting, the tape can wear through in places. But that can depend on the quality of the tape and what kind of work the razor needs. I've found, with the tape I use (which really is bog-standard cheap department store electrical tape) that once I hit the 4K stones and above tape wearing through is no issue.

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    Thanks, that's really good to know. Seems stupid to me that they would make such a nice looking blade only to have it un-honable without wreaking it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blix View Post
    Having a few razors is nice, especially when you are learning honing, always good to have a "known good" blade(or two) to use while you mess around on the stones.

    Btw, the "rest period" is just a stupid myth.

    Ahhh, I see. Even on DOVO's website they talk about the 'Rest Phase' which in my opinion seems utterly illogical. I figured as much. Heard stories of people even having seven blades as to rotate each day of the week to rest the blades.

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    Well, that being all cleared up, I guess my next question is What do you think of my selection in the Dovo Prima Klang Pre-Sharpened DOVO Prima Klang Extra Hollow Ground Singing Razor, Kingwood Scales | Fendrihan Shaving Store

    Is it a good pick? Supposedly one of the better blades Dovo produces...?

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    Maybe if you could list what your expectations are in a razor people could chime in with alternatives if that is what you want but I got the impression from your first post you had already decided on the Klang.
    You'll find personal taste varies greatly with razors as it does with many things & the replies you get could be dizzying. Sometimes it's best to just make your own choice & then see what the next step is. You will most likely end up with a "few" razors, sell a "few" & buy a "few" more.
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    Yes I agree with Oz. You gotta start somewhere, and there are worse places to start than with the Klang! We can give you all the advice under the sun, but in the end you have to experience things for yourself and make your own mind up when it comes to this particular issue.

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    Welcome to SRP, Kippo.
    I too posted a thread questioning the 'resting period' of razors when I first joined this site and was told that the 'resting period' is 364 days, hence the introduction of RAD.
    But then again, I bought a Gold Dollar as my first razor.
    Hang on and enjoy the ride.
    Hang on and enjoy the ride...

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