Is this razor shave ready?
I have a question. I just got a brand new Dovo from straightrazorplace.com. I understand that these come shave ready and pre-tested. Here is the problem. right out of the box it's performance on the hanging hair test is not as good as on the Lord disposable blades that i used for the disposable stra8 razor that I've been using. I stropped it after the first shave and it passes the HHT, but again, not as well. The Lord blades will slice the hair almost before it touches the blade. The dovo will require a few passes and will eventually catch the hair and then cut.
So my question is; does this blade need to be re-honed, or is it supposed to be this way? :confused:
Is this Razor Shave Ready?
Hello, Salazch,
I think you're relying on HHT just a tad too much. Jimmy's point is excellent on this idea of HHT. Also, the Lord disposable and a straight razor are two different worlds.
If Lynn honed your razor, and if you strop properly, then your razor is shave ready. Forget the Lord comparison and concentrate more on straight razor technique.
Most of all, sharpen your focus and be patient. You will get there. Good luck and enjoy.
Regards,
Obie