Hello all,
I'm relatively new to shaving with a straight razor and certainly new to the forum despite having "lurked" for quite some time. I recently ordered a Dovo 6/8" and was really getting the hang of shaving with it until I noticed a considerable nick in the blade, shown here:
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Aside from not being sure about the implications of this, I have no idea how it happened. I've never dropped it or hit it against anything. I've traveled with it but it went safely in the box during transit. Could it possibly have happened due to improper stropping? I've read all the literature and watched the videos -- I keep the strop taught and use the "X" pattern while letting the pressure be applied by only the weight of the blade. If anyone has any ideas how this might've happened, I'd be very curious to hear them so I can prevent it from happening in the future.
I'm also wondering about the repair process, I read a similar thread where it was implied that a nick like this could be honed out. I'm hoping that's the case with this one as I just bought it and I'd prefer not to buy another one just yet, as much as I like it. Any insight for a newbie such as myself? Thanks a bunch, guys.