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Thread: I hate my Dovo Best!!
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02-20-2009, 04:18 AM #1
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Thanked: 156I had the same problem a few weeks ago. I could not get it to shave worth a ****, no matter how much honing on the 16k and stropping. I am not sure what I did, but (ok, maybe I know what I did...) I stuck with it, purchased a vintage, and then went back to the Best. Rehoned it and it now shaves great. I discovered newspaper too. May or may not have helped as much as just putting it aside for a week.
Don't give up on it! Its a great shaver. I even polished mine up, now its all nice and shiny.
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02-20-2009, 04:31 AM #2
Well... I have not reached the point where I am honing myself BUT I have a Dovo Best and it was my first razor and i can tell you that after having Glen (GSSIXGUN) Hone it ,..... well it is my best shaver.
Just tonight I posted my best SOTD ever and it was with my Dovo Best-Quality.
The right honing will give you a great shave.
Best of luck !
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02-24-2009, 12:40 PM #3
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Thanked: 12I have a Col. Conk which is made by Dovo and I have a similar problem. It will pass the HHT with flying colors, and before I get half done with the shave,it starts pulling a little. A few laps on the strop, and then it seems to be ok.
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02-25-2009, 04:40 AM #4
Nooooo!! Don’t run it over, you may damage the car and insurance won't cover.
Do you have other razors that shave well and keep the edge longer?
Sometimes a second opinion is the best option… “Two heads are better than one” even seasoned professionals seek will a second opinion. Send it out… at least you will have a better idea what's wrong with this blade.
Some here on this forum will even assess the edge for you without charge.
Hope this helps.
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02-25-2009, 02:20 PM #5
I sent my blades to GS. He is going to evaluate and then hone.
I think the problem is my white Arkansas. I think this my be what I need to get a 4k and an 8k Japanese wet stone.
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02-25-2009, 04:14 PM #6
You made a good decision. Objective analysis will tell you what needs to be changed.
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02-27-2009, 04:43 PM #7
Be sure to let us know of the results.
I have a Dovo Best Quality and it's my flagship. I love it!