Thread: Shave ready AOS DOVO?

I received a straight razor for Christmas and have started using it after watching Lynn's DVD. ITS A $100 DOVO from AOS and I'm now wondering, because it seems to drag more than cut, if there's a chance that it wasn't really sharp out of the box.

I know my technique needs a lot of work & practice, but didn't know if anyone else had experience with these blades or not.

Thanks!

I've never had anything to do with AOS, but I think I remember others saying that what they sell is only honed by the factory. If that is the case, it may, but probably will not, shave out of the box.

Hello Happy New Year,

I have a TI from them, there not shave ready, I sent it out for honing, much better now.

Originally Posted by Utopian

I've never had anything to do with AOS, but I think I remember others saying that what they sell is only honed by the factory. If that is the case, it may, but probably will not, shave out of the box.

I had one and definitely not shave ready, good for nothing edge OOTB once its rebeveled and honed it works great.

There could be several issues. It is not shave ready and needs to be honed. Also, your technique will need to be up to par to prevent the tugging. Don't be surprised if you get the razor back from being honed and there continues to be some pulling until you learn how to shave a bit better and how to strop.

After the razor is honed it may take some time for you to get a comfortable shave. It gets better with time.

I'll add to the chorus of "it's probably not shave ready" I'm on my third one and they all needed to be honed. Once you get them honed they are pretty nice shavers.

I got a AOS razor from there for Christmas too... It passes the hanging hair test and seems to shave fine but im sure a master could make it better. Im a noob so what do i know lol

My wife not only agreed to let me send it off for honing, but also to let me get another razor too, to use while it's away. Score!

I'm thinking of giving my face a week off to heal before I try again. Any downside to waiting that long? I've got some bumps on my neck that I'd like to go down before using the new (from SRD) razor.

Thanks for helping me figure this out!

Originally Posted by Wortmanb

My wife not only agreed to let me send it off for honing, but also to let me get another razor too, to use while it's away. Score!

I'm thinking of giving my face a week off to heal before I try again. Any downside to waiting that long? I've got some bumps on my neck that I'd like to go down before using the new (from SRD) razor.

Thanks for helping me figure this out!

Good idea to let your face heal up before attempting straights again. It's also a good idea to start slow with just your sideburns and cheeks finishing with your current method until you get the 'feel' for straight shaving. The WIKI on the menu bar above, just under the SRP logo has some great info for newbies and vets alike. Give it a read while you are healing up.

You will not be disappointed in a razor honed by SRD. It will shave you well. It takes a while to get the proper technique down but the razor will do it's job. My honing skills are getting pretty good but Lynn is still the king.