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    mpukas....There are so many choices out there, and it is hard to decide.
    Especially on a limited budget.

    There's no hurry, so I suggest that you experiment with different sizes,
    different grinds, and different manufacturers. Find one combination that
    you like, and then buy the highest quality you can in that category.

    You can always sell the ones that you don't particularly care for. It's a hassle,
    but it's a good education.

    On the other hand, you probably can't go wrong with purchasing a "known"
    good shaver in good condition. It doesn't have to be new.

    Just get it professionally honed, and you won't regret the additional expense.

    You don't need a huge collection...a few really nice ones is good enough.

    Of course, a LOT of really nice ones is even better!

    Good luck!

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    There is nothing wrong with getting other razors in search for better shaves, I should know. The thing is, as noted by others, the quality of the honing is the bottom line on how well a razor shaves nest to your shaving technique. Getting your razor professionally honed should lick the shave quality of your Dovo up a notch or more. Do note that there will be a difference in how the razor feels between the people that hone your razor and even possibly from the same person on a different day. The differences are caused by experience, technique, particular hones used on that specific razor and the way the person feels while honing. Honing is easy, getting the optimum edge is more challenging.

    The best way I have found to experience different razors and honing skills other than spending the money in searching is to go to a straight razor meet or meeting other straight razor users one on one. The knowledge available and eye candy can be amazing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sigit666 View Post
    TI: Thiers Issard, french razor. nice razor but quite expensive. I think the cheapest brand new TI around $200
    Ah, of course, thanks. I think I knew that but couldn't put 2+2 together...

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    Quote Originally Posted by deighaingeal View Post
    Have you ever used a razor honed by a professional? I can assure you that knives are a different beast all together.
    That's definitely something that I want to see for myself. I got my Dovo f/ SRD and it came shave ready. However I wasn't too impressed w/ the edge. Furthermore I prolly mucked that edge up by stropping it on a brand new leather hanging strop also f/ SRD that I hadn't used before. I have found my own edge to be adequate - sharp enough to shave comfortably with, but it won't pass a HHT. Neither would the edge it came with.

    I have a certificate for a free hone f/ SRD that I intend to use. I'm thinking I may want to get another razor first so I'm not out of one while I send the Dovo.

    I really want to see for myself what a razor shaves like that is really super scary sharp - one that will at least pass the HHT, and/or be able to whittle a hair. I've seen all the vid's, but I can't get there myself yet.

    All in due time for that - what I'm mainly focused on for now is my next SR. Cheers! mpp

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joed View Post
    There is nothing wrong with getting other razors in search for better shaves, I should know. The thing is, as noted by others, the quality of the honing is the bottom line on how well a razor shaves nest to your shaving technique. Getting your razor professionally honed should lick the shave quality of your Dovo up a notch or more. Do note that there will be a difference in how the razor feels between the people that hone your razor and even possibly from the same person on a different day. The differences are caused by experience, technique, particular hones used on that specific razor and the way the person feels while honing. Honing is easy, getting the optimum edge is more challenging.

    The best way I have found to experience different razors and honing skills other than spending the money in searching is to go to a straight razor meet or meeting other straight razor users one on one. The knowledge available and eye candy can be amazing.
    That's great - I agree w/ all of that.

    What I'm really looking for is recomendations/personal favorite SR's (since I really don't know what's what) to keep an eye out for and put on my wish/watch list. Cheers! mpp
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    Quote Originally Posted by mpukas View Post
    That's definitely something that I want to see for myself. I got my Dovo f/ SRD and it came shave ready. However I wasn't too impressed w/ the edge. Furthermore I prolly mucked that edge up by stropping it on a brand new leather hanging strop also f/ SRD that I hadn't used before. I have found my own edge to be adequate - sharp enough to shave comfortably with, but it won't pass a HHT. Neither would the edge it came with.

    I have a certificate for a free hone f/ SRD that I intend to use. I'm thinking I may want to get another razor first so I'm not out of one while I send the Dovo.

    I really want to see for myself what a razor shaves like that is really super scary sharp - one that will at least pass the HHT, and/or be able to whittle a hair. I've seen all the vid's, but I can't get there myself yet.

    All in due time for that - what I'm mainly focused on for now is my next SR. Cheers! mpp
    If you weren't impressed with your Dovo as it came honed by Lynn, then I think it's safe to say that it had a lot more to do with your technique than with the edge on the razor. Lynn is one of the best when it comes to honing straight razors.

    The HHT is not a good indicator of ultimate sharpness.
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    I agree with all of the above, but if you note my signature, there are several razors that I wished I had at least 1 of.

    My personal favorite, that I just can't seem to save enough to get (darn those ebay razors) is the Bismark (Dovo).

    That is one classy razor, for not that bad of a price.

    Check it out on SRD.

    just my opinion mate!!

    Best luck!!

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    Some very good advice already. I believe other than scale materials, there is little difference between the blanks used for basic Dovos and the tortoishell edition for example, nothwithstanding that some are stainless steel and others such as the Renaissance have a shoulderless grind. There are other exceptions such as the Bergischer Lowe but they are mostly the same.

    I would look for a New old stock razor - classic shaving sells some excellent examples. In my opinion for what it is worth, vintage are superior.
    I would also consider the Revisors.
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