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I reckon' it does hold a record for fastest restore, it only took about 30 seconds with an old t-shirt and it was brand new! I still can't believe I did that.
I've since purchased a strop, a...

me, too. I start reading the instructions and it says, "Never touch the edge, so I was scared to even wipe it down. I was aware it came with oil on it, but I had no idea oil and particles could...

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I am wrong. The razor is perfect. Believe it or not, it was an optical illusion, created by oil and honing/stropping debris. Now I have to take more pictures, and publicly apologize to Straight...

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I'm waiting for my dovo to arrive, in the meantime, I've been working on the Joseph Rodgers razor. Rehoning, stropping on an old leather belt, and the edge is getting smoother. My question today is...

I appreciate everybody's input. Here's a shaving story y'all might find amusing. When I was about 16, I used to shave in the shower with a single blade disposable. One day after work, I shaved,...

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Thanks, great to be here!

Professionally Sharpened Dovo Imitation Tortoise Shell, 6/8" (170106)
as per recommendation. I didn't import a picture in here yet, but I'll sure post one when it gets here!
Thanks for all your...

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thanks again, I just ordered my DOVO, shave ready from the suggested sight. In the mean time, whilest waiting for the postman, I'll try to gather my other supplies, strop, brush, etc. I already...

I appreciate your response, I see classicshaving has dovos at the lowest prices, but they're closed until January 5th. That'll be here soon enough.

i received a 100 year old Rodgers & Sons straight razor from a friend a few years back. I tried to hone it and noticed that, when run flat on a 1000 grit stone, the edge wasn't even touched by the...