Thread: First Shave with Dovo from SRD - achieved Zen and then it all came crashing down...

I have re honed for less!

Opinions may vary, but as a new shaver, you probably want zero doubts in your mind as you bring that blade to your face/neck.

Start out with the best gear you can get and don't sweat making a few mistakes. Using gear you are unsure of will often lead to doubts when your results suffer (is it you or the gear...or worse yet does the flawed gear cause development of bad habits/technique).

Send it in and contemplate buying a backup for these situations that will crop up from time to time.

Welcome to the club...you are not really learning until you screw some stuff up

Originally Posted by unit

...you are not really learning until you screw some stuff up

That is quality wisdom worth repeating... Regarding straight razors or, really, any worthwhile endeavor!

Yeah, don't strop; there might be burrs on the blade that'll scratch up your leather.

Unit's advice to pick up a second blade is good. It doesn't need to be a brand-new one; you can get a good used blade from our Classifieds or one of the Vendors in our vendors section.

Good luck with your blade.