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Newbie questions
I just got my first straight razor and have tried it twice this past week. I am using a preshave oil and cream and have a dovo blade. When I shave it is pulling and leaving a lot a hair. I was told that the blade was already honed. So could it be that my blade angle is so far off and that is why I am not getting a good shave? I realize it will take some time and practice but surprised that I am getting a better shave with my pro glide.
Also when stropping the blade, do you push it or pull it. I have seen both ways being done.
Thanks for any help.
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Frost,
Welcome to SRP!!
Where did you get your Dovo? If it was a brick & mortar they many times sell Dovo's as shave ready that have the factory edge. That edge is not shave ready!
On the stropping, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Here's an excellent video that should help you a lot.
Let us know on the razor origin and that'll help us give a better answer.
Best Regards,
Howard :)
Straight Razor Stropping for Beginners - YouTube
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I got it at the Art of Shaving. Thanks for the video.
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That was the very brick & mortar I was referring to. The clerks, I think are told that the factory edges are shave ready. They're not!! The best thing you can do is to send your razor to a professional honer to be sharpened. Until you have that needed edge, pretty much all attempts to get a good shave are fruitless.
Here is a link to the SRP classifieds and member services. You can look through and read their posts, and you can contact them via PM (private messages) if you have questions.
Sorry, I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but it's a common occurrence with the new guys coming on the forum. Wish it were different.
Howard :)
That was a great link (I didn't post, huh?). Here you go. http://straightrazorpalace.com/class...wcat.php?cat=4
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Thanks for the help. At least I know my technique isn't atrocious.
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Frost,
Here's a link to another thread reference AOS and shave ready. Thought you'd like to read it.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-loophole.html
Howard :)
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Frost,
Look at the 4th post and I actually added the link! :shrug:
Also, if you add your general location in the settings, it will often times bring offers of help from members in your area. :)