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  1. 07-25-2012, 12:29 AM #1
    grundleson
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    Default New to straight razor shaving!

    Whats up SRP ?

    I have just picked up a straight razor about two weeks ago after shaving with a safety razor for quite some time.

    I bought a Dovo wooden handle hollow ground blade...and so far i love it! I had to take it to a local shop to get honed and ready to shave with and have had some great shaves since with just a couple tiny nics here and there.

    The stroping took me a few shaves to get used to, but once i figure out how to roll the blade back and forth it almost came naturally after that.

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    Take care !
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  2. 07-25-2012, 12:36 AM #2
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    Welcome to SRP!!!! Seems you are off to a great start!
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  3. 07-25-2012, 12:42 AM #3
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    My only tough spot is the area below my jaw line doing a second pass. It is always a bit terrifying shaving in that one spot. Particularly on my right side with my right hand.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grundleson View Post
    Whats up SRP ?

    I have just picked up a straight razor about two weeks ago after shaving with a safety razor for quite some time.

    I bought a Dovo wooden handle hollow ground blade...and so far i love it! I had to take it to a local shop to get honed and ready to shave with and have had some great shaves since with just a couple tiny nics here and there.

    The stroping took me a few shaves to get used to, but once i figure out how to roll the blade back and forth it almost came naturally after that.

    ANyhow.
    Take care !
    Dang!! Congrats on two fronts!! First and foremost for doing so well right off the bat! And second, for having a "local shop" that'll hone your blade! That's some sweet action right there!

    Welcome aboard!
    David
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  5. 07-25-2012, 02:44 AM #5
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    Welcome!

    Congrats on your early success!

    Michael
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