Quote Originally Posted by Ferrarimondial View Post
Well, I got the DOVO shavette and inserted one half of the DOVO shavette blade (the long one) and gave it a try. Apparently, I'm doing something wrong. I've nicked myself with it and it is very difficult to shave with. Maybe my skin is not tough enough, but it doesn't shave near as close as my DE and seems to want to tug and pull. Not comfortable at all. I'm making a good lather and my face is lubricated. I just don't know. Any hints or suggestions?
I found the Dovo the toughest shavette to learn to use. You have to practice and stay in practice. It's small and it's light in weight, which I think contributes to the difficulty. I think I instinctively pressed it harder against my face and at an exaggerated angle because it was so light. Machine blades are less forgiving.

I enjoy true straights too much to take the time necessary to get and stay in practice with a shavette. What I did was buy a Parker shavette from Razor Blades and More, which to me was easier to learn. It has the size and feel of a true straight and only costs $20. They give you some Personna DE blades with your purchase. After practicing with it, I was able to go back to the Dovo and get a decent shave.

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