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All of what is being said is good advice, and you should listen to it. If, however, your razor is keen, your strop is clean, and your prep is...well it sounds like you prep is solid, understand that...

It's often been said that " it's not the destination, it's the journey" . I always think of this in relation to the many long motorcycle trips that i have made in the past.
Shaving with a Straight...

Thanks for all the help guys. I am convinced that it is not the Dovo's fault, thanks for the very kind offer Lynn.

I know it's just my lack of skill, so I'll just keep at it, and get comfy with...

Don't be afraid to send it back to me to take a look at it. Return postage on me. Lynn.

Just a quick note on this.

You say you have a very thick beard? Well, the razor you bought is a full hollow grind. The general consensus is that for a very thick beard/ tough beard then a 1/4...

Thanks for the info. Lynn Abrams does all the honing for classicshaving.com as far as I know so the issue of the blade is a moot point. You have a very sharp blade.

It sounds like a skin issue....

Yep... it is quite frustrating just not knowing what the problem is. I know the blade is sharp, and it can't be my poor strop technique just yet because the blade arrived shave ready.

I'm not...

I don't know who or where you had the razor sharpened, but if it was done correctly, you should not be experienceing the shave that you just described, proper prep or not. There are so many little...

Thanks for the response.

Randy - it was sent in for service at classicshaving.com. New razor, 5/8 Dovo Classic Special.

I will definitely try David's suggestions, but I think it would be best...

I have a VERY thick beard, and the thought of being able to tame it with a straight razor gets me excited.

All of the utilities have been purchased, and I am using a blade that was...