Got my first razor, off classifeds! :D

So I actually got something off the classified! I was planning not to, because I didn't like the feeling or thought of getting someone else's razor. A nice beginner's razor, and looks beautiful also! Monopol 5/8 razor

I'm so excited to try out some CarrieM and Al's creams too! :y Been doing so much research and watching videos. Hopefully my first shave comes out better than expected. I'm pretty good with my hands already, being an artist. Maybe that will help...:hmmm:

Not going to try my entire beard at first though, especially since I have a very full and thick one, being Portuguese.

You got a great razor at a great price.
Enjoy the ride.

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

You got a great razor at a great price.
Enjoy the ride.

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Thanks! I was curious, do you know what the 1810 on the tang means?

nice buy. had my eye on it. lookin to build a rotation, myself

No I do not, but someone will know , give it a day or so to see your thread.

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Originally Posted by Tylerman

nice buy. had my eye on it. lookin to build a rotation, myself

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A rotation? You mean multiple razors?

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

No I do not, but someone will know , give it a day or so to see your thread.

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Actually, I did a quick search and found a couple threads. Apparently it might mean a particular model number or style, for that brand/razor

If it's anything like Henckels razors, they all have numbers, and no one outside of Henckels seems to know what they mean:thinking:. It could be a model number, style or type of steel etc

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Originally Posted by rodb

If it's anything like Henckels razors, they all have numbers, and no one outside of Henckels seems to know what they mean:thinking:. It could be a model number, style or type of steel etc

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Yeah, sorry for the double question for you lol :/

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Originally Posted by dorknight

A rotation? You mean multiple razors?

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Yes, i currently only have my one Dovo, so id like to get a couple more SRs so i can rotate which one i use. Extend how often ill need to send out for honing

Ah ok. How long have you been shaving with it now? Do you think you'll try honing once you get another? Where do you send it to?

I read that some people will meet locally and hone or teach/show someone how. I'd love to do that if someone lives around me.

I hope you learn from the mistakes of others about the faucet dinging, dorknight. You're name doesn't exactly instill confidence... You got a plan on maintenance (drying, mineral oil, etc.)?

I'm fairly new to this hobbie my self but I have bought a few razors already. I sent one out to be honed by Lynn Abrams you can find his info all over this site. I have to tell you he did a great job with my razor he was quick to answer all of my emails and had it back to me in less then a week. I could not ask for anything else. He even polished the blade up while he had it.