Thread: Frustrating, but keeping at it

Originally Posted by Wxman2000

I've only received my new Dovo this past week, but have been trying it out each time I shave. I'm slowly getting better at some of the awkward places on my face, but I think the confidence in my strokes are what is still holding me back.

So far, I'm able to get a shave equivalent to a feel where I shaved a few hours ago...not quite a 5 o'clock shadow shave...maybe a noon shadow or something. Either way, for the most part it's better than my first shave, but I have noticed my cheeks aren't quite as smooth as that first shave which is a little frustrating.

I think the best thing I can tell you is, "been there, done that." My first straight was a Dovo, too. Over time, I could reach the awkward places I couldn't reach before. Blade angle was another thing I had to learn on the fly. There is no time limit on how long it takes to master it. I read posts from people who got a great shave during the first attempt. I've also read advice from experts that 100 shaves is about the average time it takes. Me? In all honesty I wasn't clicking on all cylinders and getting the kind of results I envisioned when I started for two years. But I had reached the boiling point with multi-blade and electric razors after 40 unhappy years of chapped faces and at Age 54 wild horses couldn't stop me from my determination to master the straight. Boy am I glad I did.

It begins to click when you can stop thinking about what you're doing so much and just grab the razor and do it. When you're plotting your next move, which you have to do in the beginning to learn, you distract yourself. In time your hands know exactly what to do with the razor and you just stand in front of the mirror and let them do the work.

The really neat thing about this is that when you've got this thing mastered, you'll get the closest, longest-lasting shaves in your life and your face will feel great. There's a certain satisfaction and air of confidence that you'll really enjoy. It's a great way to start the day.

Stick around and stick with straight shaving. You'll never regret it. We're here to help any time you need it.