Thread: My first Dovo Bismarck shave

Hello from Slovenia. Here is my basic equipment. Beleive it or not, a survived my first straight razor shave. I must admit I did a very good job and made no cuts at all, but the result is not that excellent. I think a made a better shave when I was 16 . I took my time and step by step went trought this amazing experience. But now I have more questions than before. For sure I have to teach my hand and left side of the face is most challenging. One thing is certain, the razor was not sharp enough. I felt the blade tearing hair and no cutting it and by the fact I am a bit stubborn, I finished the job with two passes (wtg and xtg). I will send the Bismarck to a guy in Croatia to hone it profesionally. Hope to get a perfect "sheave ready" razor.I think the strop was not good prepared and as it was new, even after 70 strokes on each side I did not reach the goal.
Now I can't wait fot hair to grow

Proud to be SR shaver.

I love my Bismark. Got it a few months ago and it is still as sharp as the day I got it. When I first got it I was used to a 5/8 so getting the angle right through me off the first time, but the second time it shaved beautifully. Welcome aboard.

ii'm crazy for Dovo Bismarck.Good Purchase!!!!
All new razors need honing on finish stone because razors came shave ready from DOVO but not so ready