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07-30-2017, 03:28 PM
Thread: DOVO 5/8 half or full hollow?
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I did find this video this morning of Geofatboy...
I did find this video this morning of Geofatboy shaving with a Feather SS razor, no stretching (as illustrative for those that have arm issues) and if you look, it seems to be rather aggressive...
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07-30-2017, 04:53 AM
Thread: DOVO 5/8 half or full hollow?
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All of my Gillette razors, including the 2 Fatboy...
All of my Gillette razors, including the 2 Fatboy razors are set at 7 all the time. I shave just about as fast and as unconcious about the blade at that steep angle as Geofatboy in those videos. I...
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07-29-2017, 08:46 PM
Thread: DOVO 5/8 half or full hollow?
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Bob, and others, I shave with my DE without any...
Bob, and others, I shave with my DE without any issues as the handle nearly points down to the floor. I started shaving with a Gillette in 1970, and then a few years later, in 1973 started using a...
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07-29-2017, 04:22 PM
Thread: DOVO 5/8 half or full hollow?
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Nope, not one or 2 spine widths, a whole bunch. ...
Nope, not one or 2 spine widths, a whole bunch. Go from straight out from the face and tilt just a few degrees. Look at how the DE razor hold that blade against your skin. It's nearly 90 deg. I...
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07-29-2017, 01:02 PM
Thread: DOVO 5/8 half or full hollow?
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Thanks ALL!! And thanks to Dave who is going to...
Thanks ALL!! And thanks to Dave who is going to get my razor strop in a few days. UPS sent (I believe) Friday.
I have shaved over a year with a straight, not too long ago, and was on here as... -
07-29-2017, 02:31 AM
Thread: DOVO 5/8 half or full hollow?
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OK.. need to reply as I found out. The box has...
OK.. need to reply as I found out. The box has Best.Nr: 100 581 which denotes a full hollow grind The half hollow grind is the model 101 581
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07-28-2017, 08:23 PM
Thread: DOVO 5/8 half or full hollow?
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DOVO 5/8 half or full hollow?
I have a DOVO 5/8 and 6/8 straight and was considering buying a DOVO 5/8 Half Hollow since it is presumably better for harsher whiskers. Before I committed to buy I thought... WAIT a minute. Maybe...
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