Originally Posted by
Raol
Hello JTyson and welcome to SRP.
I compliment you for the research and the reading you have done. It's easier to ask the right questions when you know where your starting point is.
So it seems your biggest concerns are cost and time involved in utilizing your gift.
So I'll take the liberty to assume that you received the Dovo because you showed interest in either SR shaving or wet shaving in general.
For the most part the majority of commitment associated with wet shaving surrounds honing and stopping.
That being the case have you considered trading in the Dovo for a nice double edged, safety razor and eliminating the need for stropping and honing?
I for one started with a double edge and worked my way up to the straight,...many members here have done the same.
So if you are unsure of the direction you want to take, one option is to,...., dip your toe. :tu
I hope this helps,
Ralph