Oh I don't think Lynn's honing has anything to do with it. From what I hear, he is one of the best honemeisters out there. I think its the razor itself and my technique. more my technique but I believe he stated himself that the bismarck or even the ebony is a much better shave than the dovo classic black which is their cheapest razor i believe.

i actually cannot shave outside the shower. my face is too sensitive even though i dont have a dense beard. my neck and chin is dense though but i do not have any shadow or anything. so i shave in the shower. i use a DE now but with the str8 my prep is different. i finish up, wrap a towel and let the steam from my shower soften the whiskers. The outside air just makes my beard catch every razor on ATG, even my DE. i just simply cant do it.