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just wanted to introduce myself I'm emef 2506 and just about to start straight shaving
i'm sure i'll have plenty of questions, As I have only borrowed a straight from my barber ( it was a test) and wow I really liked it. So here I am, I've done quite a bit of research and ordered my own and when it arrives I'll be off and running. Does anyone have an opinion of the Dovo best quality 6/8 , it seemed to be the right way to go as I'm just beginning
Welcome to SRP! I was a long time lurker here and it literally has taught me everything I know. Check out the Wiki section for a lot of great info and if you cant find an answer to a question there, odds are someone has had and asked a similar question! Dive in and enjoy!
I too was a long time lurker, still not sure how this whole forum thing works. but I wanted to thank you for the infoQuote:
Originally Posted by Pkp1903
regards
emef
Welcome to the forum and a great community. :chapeau
As has been touched on there is a wealth of information available here and the senior members Moderators and Mentors are an invaluable resource.
Hi emef2506, welcome to SRP.
Does anyone have an opinion of the Dovo best quality 6/8 ?
+1. An excellent first razor. Did you purchase it "shave ready", that is, sharpened by the vendor since leaving the factory?
Hard to go wrong with any Dovo razors. Have fun with your new hobby!
Welcome to Papa-Som's, Sonmi451 (... sorry, got carried away)Quote:
Originally Posted by emef2506
the DOVO is fine, not just for a beginner. I would say, 6/8 is more of a sword than 5/8. 5/8 is probably a bit more easy, but You will be able to manage each of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by emef2506
If Your barber is into it and You're not getting it from him, ask him to check it for sharpness or let him hone it before you start (unless You get it from a source that sells truely shave ready)
your right theres a world of info here maybe to much to absorb at one time
yes the razor I purchased was honed by lynn before its arrival I haven't got wet stones yet but they are next on my list
thanks
Hi to all , I took my first shave with my own razor and it was quite different from the shavette I borrowed got a few nicks and slight burn, guess this one will take a bit to get the handle of. otherwise it was a very satisfying experience. the following day My shave improved my feel is getting better. will go at it again tomorrow ( give my skin a little time to calm )
I have a couple of questions though 1. can I change my grip on the razor or is there just the one way of holding it, its a little awkward trying to shave under my jaw line in the standard grip . 2. I wear a goatee and found it difficult to use the heel of the blade to shave around it, is there a better technique? I welcome any advice
Regards
emef2506
1. Hold the razor any way that is comfortable, safe, and effective. But try the ones in the Wiki/Library article Razor Grips first.Quote:
Originally Posted by emef2506
2. Try the toe, switching hands for each side. Or go completely clean shaven :)
Congratulations on the first straight shave, but don't worry if you have to use another type of razor to clean up. We all had to deal with the learning curves, they get better.
Jonathan