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    Hi guys,

    Just turned 23 today and my amazing fiance brought me something I've been asking her for for years, a straight razor. She did some research on what to get me and I'm now the proud owner of a blue Dovo Shavette (Just like the one below)

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Size:  10.9 KBI'm told it's great for beginners and makes an excellent razor for travelling when it's time to move onto a fixed blade.

    After a bit of googling and some reading I had my first shave with a cutthroat and cut myself 5-6 times I estimate, I believe a few nicks are very common.

    So now I'm here to get some advice, learn a bit more and buy myself some good quality products stuff to compliment my razor.

    and my name is Mitch!
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    Hello Mitch, welcome to SRP

    You have a lot of SRP members in Aussie land.....

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...rt=posts&pp=50

    Please click on "Settings" above and enter your location in Australia. You just might find someone in your area to help you shorten your learning curve.
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    G'day mitch, I'm a newbie like yourself, living in WA.. just thought I'd say welcome!

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    G'day Mitch, you've found the right place to learn all about the art of using a Cut-Throat razor. I'm not an expert, read "I have no experience with", Shavette's of any brand/kind or description, but if you need help don't be afraid to ask. If I can't help, there'll be someone else who can that's for sure. Welcome to the forum mate.


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    Hi Mitch, welcome. I don't know if you've spotted it yet but there is a new shavette forum, which looks quite busy already. Like Mick I don't really know too much about them, but its always good to learn. Feel free to ask questions, but watch out for Mick, he's a cheeky one.
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    Hi Mitch- I'm a noobie myself; based in Adelaide. There are some awesome blokes on here that know there stuff. gssixgun is doing a resto for me at the moment on a Dubl Duck Grim Reaper- you should check out some of his work at Welcome GemStar Customs - Gem Star Customs

    You'll get heaps of tip here too, so keep looking fr updates and keep an eye on the blogs. Oh and to make you feel better, my first straight razor cut a few weeks ago i reckon 9-10 nicks! Take care.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sonofeevil View Post
    Hi guys,

    Just turned 23 today and my amazing fiance brought me something I've been asking her for for years, a straight razor. She did some research on what to get me and I'm now the proud owner of a blue Dovo Shavette (Just like the one below)

    Name:  dovo_blue_shavette.jpg
Views: 121
Size:  10.9 KBI'm told it's great for beginners and makes an excellent razor for travelling when it's time to move onto a fixed blade.

    After a bit of googling and some reading I had my first shave with a cutthroat and cut myself 5-6 times I estimate, I believe a few nicks are very common.

    So now I'm here to get some advice, learn a bit more and buy myself some good quality products stuff to compliment my razor.

    and my name is Mitch!
    G'day Mitch

    I have exactly the same one , and now decided to upgrade to a real straight.

    it is a great way to start IMHO

    What blades are you using?

    and which part of Oz you from

    I'm in Adelaide

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    Welcome-I too started with a Dovo shavette using half a DE blade. It gives a good shave but you have to use a very light touch. I then got a Feather Artist Club SS replaceable blade razor. The shavette razors give good shaves with the convenience of no stropping, no honing, just put in a new blade and shave. I now shave with regular new and vintage straights but the shavettes taught me to use a very light touch. If you learn to shave with shavettes then going on to regular straights should add to your experience. Enjoy your journey.

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    Welcome to SRP, Mitch
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    G'day Mitch and welcome to the forum.

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