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I just recieved this new razor from The Superior Shave. They had a scratch-and-dent sale. I scooped this up for $25. It has some "oxidation" stains on a few places on the blade, but is otherwise flawless. The oxidation is mild, and will likely come off with a little Flitz. It's the type of patina that I actually try to get on some of my kitchen knives.
Cheers,
Jack
That's awesome! I just checked out the site, it looks like you got a great deal. They have one for 40 with a narrow toe. You got a nice and easy fix up for $25, good work!
I'll definitely be checking that site out periodically.
That's not a great deal it's a fantastic deal.
As long as the imperfections are only cosmetic and the razor isn't a return with edge damage.
Flitz did the job. All but one spot of stain near the shoulder is gone. Looks like new. I haven't honed or shaved with it yet, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackslimpson
Cheers,
Jack
First shave with this razor went well. When I ordered the razor, I was warned that it had not been honed. So, I honed it. I started with a 10 laps on a Bester 1200. Then went through a whole pyramid routine using a 6000 Arashiyama, and a Takashima J-nat, finishing with about 20 laps on a Yaginoshima J-nat, then a strop. A 30X loupe revealed an even bevel with no scratches, just a hazy, even bevel. Of all of my razors (a Maestro Livi New Grind, and a Kanenaga Kamisori), this was the lightest, and the easiest to manipulate. I went WTG and XTG (I still struggle with ATG -- I may not be honing to a level that I should yet). The result: looked like a clean shave, and only felt some stubble when I rubbed against the grain in a few areas. No stubble was noticeable to the eye. This was fun, and a bargain to boot.
One thing: I've found that the really tight scales on this DOVO seem to increase the confidence I have in my passes. By contrast, the scales on the Livi, get loose easily with a few turns back or forth. I expend a small amount of mental energy keeping the scales still, so their movement doesn't tweak the blade while it's near my face. The DOVO scales don't move. I prefer no movement.
Cheers,
Jack
Hey, Jack,
Glad to hear you got a good score!
I've tightened the pins on some of my razors, for the same reason you mention. I like the blade and scales to stay where I parked them; anything else is a distraction.
Check out the pinning instructions in the wiki. It's pretty easy to tighten them. You can get a little peening hammer at any big-box craft store, and also one of those cute little anvils. You might want to polish up the ball side of the peening hammer before you use it; mine was pretty rough from its original shaping back in the Chinese prison.
Just a few taps, gentler than it takes to cause discomfort on the back side of your thumbnail, and you can tighten things up to your liking.
Best wishes to you.
