Thread: Received my First Dovo Inox!!

I am a newbie to straight shaving and am awiating my Dovo Inox, the one with the ice swirls. Heard that stainless blades make for harder work in keeping them sharp but once sharp stay that way longer which i figured would be a good idea as a beginner so I do not have to learn honing so fast. I hope I got a good blade and would be curious to hear how other users feel about the Dovo Inox. Is this a blade I will be happy with for some time or is it something I will want to upgrade once I get better?

I bought it from Straight Razor Designs and so it should be honed by Lynn and I also get a second free honing. About how many shaves are gotten between honings? IE how long do I get before having to get serious about learning that as well?

I personally don't know how many shaves between honing but have read that others get around 3 months worth of shaves baring any damage. If you are only using one or a few razors you should be able to extend the time between honing with CrOx or diamond spray/paste on leather, canvas, hard felt or balsa wood. Again, if you are only working with one to a few razors a barber's hone is all that would be needed for a long time. With a Barber's hone a few laps is all that is needed. If you have money to burn or are just interested in the honing journey you can get into the Norton, Naniwa, Shapton and or other hones.