Thread: beginner question- letting the razor rest

Originally Posted by fahnreich

Hello Gents,

This is my first post and
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I purchased a very nice Dovo
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Did I make a mistake or do you actually need to let your razor rest after the first brief sideburn only shave?

Also, I have a beard (chinstrap, goatee) so I won't be shaving my sidedurn to start should I start on my cheek nearest the sudeburn?

Thank you,
Scott

First welcome.

Next Dovo makes a fine razor.

You do not need to let your razor rest. Strop smooth and lightly
and you are good to go.

If you were an old school barber shaving a dozen folk a day
we can revisit the topic.

As for starting -- start on the bits you shave that are easy to shave.
If you like big sides then those are not bits you shave so not a question....

As for two razors it is nice to have a second blade. Like working
on cars you need a second so you can go and gets parts. If you
hone your razor today or send it out it might not be ready for tomorrow.
A couple bucks in BiC yellow handle for sensitive skin tossables will
help you bridge the gaps as needed. In the old days when you got
your semi-annual haircut you might also get your razor honed by
the barber.