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03-24-2013, 09:34 PM #1
Its not a learning curve problem, i tried another razor today and it was perfect shaving close worlds apart from the Dovo. Its just blunt, even after pro honing.
It is obvious that no one here has an answer. My bro has been using straight razors for time and has a large collection, he is bewildered too. He asked me to report back on what this forum had to say on the matter. I've already told him, they ait got a clue either
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03-24-2013, 09:49 PM #2
Ah, my mistake. Sounded as if you were giving up altogether! My 3/8" is seemingly a pain, even after careful stropping. Maybe once I get the razor shooter is sending me I'll have a far easier time as well! I just shaved again with the 3/8", mostly because I'm stubborn lol, and my face feels...not so nice haha I figure that I'll make due with what I have and experiment to try to get the best shave that I can from it. That's awesome that you were able to get a close shave
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03-24-2013, 10:22 PM #3
If that dovo is not a warped blade, and you received it brand new it needs the attention of another honemeister IMHO. These things happen when buying from vendors. Since you have spent the money on the blade, i would try a different service. There is a likely chance it can be honed and you will love the shave. There are currently some of the best in the business in the classifieds for honing. I would try one of them and see if it can actually be honed. I am not bashing a vendor here, just saying you may want a second opinion of the situation. good luck friend.
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03-24-2013, 10:42 PM #4
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Thanked: 3222It wasn't your stropping as you later said you did not strop it before use and your technique is fine as the other razor shaved well. Check the razor for some physical defect like a bent tang or warped blade that would make honing difficult. There should be a reason that your bro can't get it honed up as I take it he maintains his own large collection. Some razors are just finicky and a PITA to home, maybe that is one of them. Remember that there is more than one thread on here about getting a brand new razor that was not shave ready out of the box so that is not uncommon or people have trouble getting one particular razor to hone up.
BobLife is a terminal illness in the end
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03-24-2013, 10:51 PM #5
Did your brother try to shave with it? If he finds it unservicable after his own honing, whereas all his other razors are fine, it would sound like a manufacturing problem to me. Disclaimer: I don't know how often manufacturing problems occur with razors, but it's plausible to me.
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03-25-2013, 07:42 AM #6
Some razors are just finiky.. that sounds like a plausable answer or maybe the only answer..cheers.... I wish i never asked the question now and just contacted Dovo instead, ive upset some ppl by saying my blade cant be sharpened ha
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03-24-2013, 11:01 PM #7
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03-24-2013, 11:33 PM #8
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03-25-2013, 07:38 AM #9
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03-25-2013, 03:11 PM #10
Let me get this straight....you think that you know better than Lynn Abrams? How many razors have you honed, stropped and shaved with? I'm 100% sure that Lynn, and 99% of the other people here who offer you advice out of kindness, know what they're talking about far more than you do.
The fact that you seem to think otherwise and choose to voice it in such a cheeky manner just makes you sound like a narcissistic princess. Sorry if that's rather blunt but the truth is the truth.
Why do you bother asking when you're clearly looking for a particular answer and don't want to listen?