New shaver from Pretoria

Greetings all shavers. I am really new to straight edge razor shaving(did my first shave last night). I have always wanted to do it and bit the bullet this past week and purchased all the goods needed for a shave.


1. Dovo Straight Razor Half Hollow Ground Carbon Steel Black Handle 5/8"
2. Omega Gift Set For Men 3 Piece
3. Dovo Strop Hanging - Cowhide
4. Giesen & Forsthoff Styptic Pencil
5.Dovo Leather Strop Balm (50 ml)

This the list of items i have brought. Any suggestions would be welcomed and i am here to learn from the experiences.

Not sure what you would like suggestions on, but the gear you have seems good, was the razor supplied shave ready?

Are you having any specific problems that you would like help with?

Regards ed

Welcome! That's a good set-up for a successful start. Ask if you have any questions. I've been amazed at the amount of knowledge among the members here...about almost everything :w

Holy cr@p! Ed beat everyone else here for a change :p. Welcome to the forum, read the Wiki and the beginners advice on the home page. Ask questions. None are stupid, but many have been asked of us a hell of a lot. Don't be surprised if the answer you get is just a direction to a particular thread. :)


Mick

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Holy cr@p! Ed beat everyone else here for a change :p. Welcome to the forum, read the Wiki and the beginners advice on the home page. Ask questions. None are stupid, but many have been asked of us a hell of a lot. Don't be surprised if the answer you get is just a direction to a particular thread. :)


Mick

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You must've had the green ink setting on on your computer mick :) but yes once in a while i am first out of the traps :)

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You must've had the green ink setting on on your computer mick :) but yes once in a while i am first out of the traps :)

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Very 'green ink' of me. I was too slow to flow ;).


Mick

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Very 'green ink' of me. I was too slow to flow ;).


Mick

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Besides umber is more ocka, though the land of queens is more green than a quokka.

Sorry, back on topic, i saw you were looking at hones, it is up to you but you might be best sending the razor off for a hone once in a while until you are sure you are going to comitt to straight razor use.

Hello, and welcome to the forum. It looks like you have every you need to start. Ask alot of questions there is alot of members with a wealth of information, and they are very willing to share. Just take it slow and enjoy the journey!!

Hi and welcome. As Ed said was the razor pro honed or just a factory edge. The factory edge isn't considered shave ready no matter what they say. The setup sounds good and hope the shaves get better. Again any questions feel free to ask.

Hi and welcome to the SRP forum, you are among friends...

The "is your razor shave ready - honed by a Pro/Experienced SR user?" is the most important question.
And take your time, its like any other "hand/eye/motor skill" it takes practice and a little study.

But it is fun and rewarding and very very few regret the effort it takes to master the skill.

Smooth shaving...

Wow. I must say it is a very welcomed feeling i have currently. Thanks to all that have given advise so far. What is a good schedule to shave at. 2 times per week or 3. I am new to this and would like to know.

That depends on your face, if it is tender or cut etc give it a day or two to settle. If not shave everyday, or whenever you feel like it.
I found vitamin e cream useful post shave as the vit e helps your skin to heal.

Keep a feather light touch of blade to face and you should be good for a daily shave. Shaving rash has it's most common cause in putting too much pressure on the blade to skin contact. Remember, it's a razor. T'ain't nuthin' sharper! :)


Mick

Did my second shave this morning and wow wow wow. It is definitely the best shave there is. There is room for improvement and looking forward to many more good shaves.

I am never going back to normal shaving. Did my 5 shave today and love it. It is almost like a mission of mine now to convert friends over to this way of shaving. Just a question to all seeing this. Is there a link to the proper steps to follow from pre shave to post shave with EVERTHING included on SRP. Thanks in advance for the advice.

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I am never going back to normal shaving. Did my 5 shave today and love it. It is almost like a mission of mine now to convert friends over to this way of shaving. Just a question to all seeing this. Is there a link to the proper steps to follow from pre shave to post shave with EVERTHING included on SRP. Thanks in advance for the advice.

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i am not sure to be honest, but the "proper" steps are somewhat subjective, i lather, shave, wipe off my face, strop, and put on aftershave, but others do heaps more, so it really depends on what you consider that you need/ want to do.

That's not a bad question though, and even though it is subjective, I'm sure someone so inclined to do a short blog or what have you, could put up a basic step by step process that could be tailored and added to by the individual as they progressed and gained skill and knowledge!


Mick

I absolutely love straight razor shaving. I have read up on ways to prep and shave and absolutely love it. There is still room for improvement on the chin, back jaw line, upper cheeks and bottom neck, around the edges. I do however think i need to hone my razor as i dont think it is shave ready. I also need to perfect my stropping method. But i must say so far overall. i am still confined it is the best way to shave.

Hey anton,
Didn't i see athread where you were teeing up with someone close to you who has hones, i am not sure what to suggest othe than that, as i dont see a great deal of people from your neck of the woods about but i am sure there must be more than 2 :)

Yes you have seen correctly. I am in the process of contacting the gentleman about maybe seeing him over the weekend. And yes i surly hope there are more of us in South africa. The more i talk with friends about it the more i am seen as a unique person to be shaving this way. There isn't alot of "younger" guys that want to shave this way. The normal excuse is that they cant spend that amount of time shaving. (Time is money). Feel sorry for the poor soul that is still trapped in the race for money. And dont think i am rich. I have just been laid of from work. And decided to start my own business. So money is tight and not as much as used to but atleast i am happy and a freelance worker.