Thread: Need help getting my razor shave ready

I mean the razor is able to shave. I tested it out. But I feel as it should be smoother than what it was. It could be because I am primarily used to using shavettes, and those are much easier to have a consistent edge as all you have to do is replace the razor blade. I guess we'll see how it comes out?

From what I understand you use a different angle with shavettes than straights. Try playing with the angle of the blade while you stroke. Start with 1or 2 spine widths away from your face, almost with the blade flat on your face and then go to a wider angle until it feels right. I bought a new Dovo Bismark from SRD honed by Lynn. When I got it it just didnt seem sharp and did not shave well. I emailed them asking if they overlooked honing it and Lynn told me about the angle. I had been shaving with another razor that performed better with a wider angle and I was used to that. I took his advice and it worked like a charm. Still shaves perfectly. Try this and see if it helps unless someone else comes along who knows for a fact that it doesnt come shave ready from that siten

Was there a note that said something like "This razor professionally hand honed By XXXXX" If not then the chances of it being at it's max potential is very very low..


Did you Open the seal ???? if so it hasn't been professionally honed yet


read this Beginners Tips article I tried to explain it there

http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...ry-2012-a.html