Thread: Dovo model # 98

Welcome tstarks. You should enjoy your new Dovo. They are one of the greats considering new production razors.
There is a wealth of knowledge here, so see yourself around, and don't be afraid to occasionally ask for directions.

Originally Posted by tstarks

Thanks for the info. Have watched several videos including Lynn Abrams. Still a little apprehensive though.... Guess I have to jump in with both feet at some point.

Just remember we've all been there. Take it slow like the videos show. Step by step. you think you'll never get there but you will. pay close attention to the angles they show and it'll make a great difference. The wrong angle can cause razor burn or weepers. If possible get you septic stick. I think I used up or wasted a couple. they burn but work. Have fun and enjoy and don't hesitate to ask these folks here. they've been there done that and bought the T shirt. they don't mind sharing there knowledge. good bunch of guys.

Originally Posted by rhensley

Just remember we've all been there. Take it slow like the videos show. Step by step. you think you'll never get there but you will. pay close attention to the angles they show and it'll make a great difference. The wrong angle can cause razor burn or weepers. If possible get you septic stick. I think I used up or wasted a couple. they burn but work. Have fun and enjoy and don't hesitate to ask these folks here. they've been there done that and bought the T shirt. they don't mind sharing there knowledge. good bunch of guys.

Thanks, I can imagine I will need the septic stick.....

Originally Posted by lethalgraphix

Welcome tstarks. You should enjoy your new Dovo. They are one of the greats considering new production razors.
There is a wealth of knowledge here, so see yourself around, and don't be afraid to occasionally ask for directions.

Thanks for the welcome.. I am finding the wealth of knowledge already

Welcome to SRP

Originally Posted by tstarks

They are said to be shave ready... I guess we'll see. I have orderd a strope of course and I have also ordered honing supplies. The big question though is wheather the razor is ready or not. AM I READY.... A little nervous.

Thanks for the heads up

Just a quick tip, make sure and shave with it as it arrives. Don't try stropping it before your first shave. A lot of people (me included) have made the mistake of stropping it first, rolling the edge, getting a bad shave and thinking it didn't come shave ready.

Best of luck in you adventure!

Originally Posted by MattCB

Just a quick tip, make sure and shave with it as it arrives. Don't try stropping it before your first shave. A lot of people (me included) have made the mistake of stropping it first, rolling the edge, getting a bad shave and thinking it didn't come shave ready.

Best of luck in you adventure!

Thanks for the adice, it came a little late though I stropped it before I shaved with it a couple of days ago, when I got it. It was my first strop experience and I'm sure I did a poor job of it.

Welcome to SRP!