Thread: Finally happened...Eh crap!

That Dovo "carpe diem" razor has given me the most fits of any of my others. PITA to get the edge just right, finicky about how it's stropped, and heavy in the scales making ATG on my neck slow goins, and now this!? I think this razor has it in for me!

You can remove the dings on any stone you want. The only question is "how long do you want to hone for?" You'll be happy you dropped back to the 1k for a couple minutes instead of a higher stone for a good amount of time longer. Even though I love the way my Chosera cuts, I've taken razors down to the Norton 220 to really do some damage, so to speak. Good luck,

Andrew

Am I the only one using a sponge to wipe lather of the razor?

For me one dingup was enough.

I'm just saying.

I tried a sponge but now I opt for a face cloth folded over the rim of the wash basin, works a treat.

Originally Posted by Snake

Am I the only one using a sponge to wipe lather of the razor?

For me one dingup was enough.

I'm just saying.

I have also stropped the lather off on my left wrist. Somehow, I NEVER get careless with my blade while doing this

Originally Posted by unit

I have also stropped the lather off on my left wrist. Somehow, I NEVER get careless with my blade while doing this

As careful as you might be, I wouldn't risk it. The one time something happens to surprise you or even a muscle twitch could send that blade halfway through your arm.

I've never dinged up my edge that way but I do take a big deep breath before I shave and say a prayer because I do have a high fear that I MIGHT this time.

I use a towel on the side of the sink to wipe off the swarf from the edge while I"m shaving, seems to lesson the risk but I do rinse off the razor at the end of my shave with very very hot water and at that time I know I am at greatest risk of doing some damage, wish me luck but I know at some point I will do it and then I will become friends with my Norton 1K again.
Life is just interesting that way!!

tinkersd

Originally Posted by StraightRazorRobot

As careful as you might be, I wouldn't risk it. The one time something happens to surprise you or even a muscle twitch could send that blade halfway through your arm.

I am not trying to be a jerk, but you do put your razors up against your throat, right?

Perhaps this would help those who have trouble avoiding the faucet:

http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.co...28Grosgrain%29

Or

http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/...oductId=538186

Use the towel trick, I use a dry one. My razor does not get wet, except for the lather of course, therefore little chance of rust issues, and never gets close the faucet, therefore no ding issues.

If I were to hone this I would go ahead and do a bevel set, and work your way up through the grits, you are going to have to to get the dings out.