Thread: New Dovo, needs honing...

Originally Posted by GunnarB

Greetings everyone,
My girlfriend bought me this razor for my 30^th birthday. I am interested in honing it, as it is new and never been honed. I don’t want to take it in anywhere, I would like to buy the stones myself.
In your experience, what are the best value stones on the market, and where can you purchase them, i.e. Sears, Home Depot, ACE etc…
Thanks for any help in advance.
Sincerely,
Gunnar
The Art of Shaving - Black Plastic Straight Razor - Straight Razors from The Art of Shaving

I was going to post that you need to slow down, learn to lather, stop and shave before you even begin to 'think' about honing until I saw Glens post!

Glen’s 100% RIGHT!!! Hands on guidance will give you more than reading 1000’s of posts and online advice!!!!

I learned so much just watching Glen at last years Spokane Meet Up!

Please follow Glen’s advice and get a hold of randydance! You will thank him time after time!!

Be patient! This Art takes time and has a huge learning curve!! I’ve been at it for over three years and I’m still learning!!

With that said; once it starts to fall into place you’ll never regret taking the art up!!

Gute Rasur /glatte Rasur, mein Bruder der Klinge

(It’s close to meaning)

Smooth Shaving My Brother in Blades

I'm w/ deaddrift, Glen & Cudarunner. Learn the shave w/ a pro edge.
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Like deaddrift, I too ignored this good counsel. Tons of time lost, brutal harsh edges, lots of bleeding.
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I can only chime in on Glen's advice to return stones & spend the money to get w/ Randy. At one point I asked Glen if I could buy tutorial time w/ him. You'll shortcut alot of heartburn by getting w/ Randy.

I know the urge to get self-sufficient is strong - was for me & prob. everyone else. Learning to shave and hone at the same time held back my shaving skills alot. A bit over 2 yrs into it and 351 blades honed, I would not repeat how I did it. If money is an issue for honing, pick up the cost of a bubble mailer and return postage - I'll gladly do the edge.

PS: I just realized that Eric aka HNSB is also making the same offer in Minn. so you actually have two guys willing to teach Newbs hands on honing...
Pretty good state of Honing you guys have there