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    My Dovo hollow ground has no problems with my sides of my face first pass. My razor seems to not like a thick beard on my chin. I motor through carefully. Third pass against the grain on my chin I have the same difficulty. Help?

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    My first suspicion would be to check the basics: a shave ready razor, excellent beard prep, razor angle, and face mapping. Would you be wiling to post about your beard prep in particular and your whole routine in general?

    My beard prep. I start by wetting my face then massaging in a small amount of shampoo. Followed by a 40 second cold towel application. If my beard is softened I wipe off the shampoo and lather up.

    If all the basics are well handled try some of the more advanced strokes. Such as scything or guillotine stroke. Be careful learning those, to much pressure and you will bleed.

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    I shower and shave afterwards in hot steamy bathroom. My razor I strop 15 linnen and 25 or so leather. I use mistic waters shave soap.

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    I would do more stropping on the leather to ensure a smoother edge. I had similar issues with my chin as I have a coarse beard. Make sure the blade is sharp and smooth. Watch the angle and take your time. The only difference is I use a wedge and not a hollow ground blade. But in either case it should be able to do the job.
    There is always a solution, whether it's already present or if you have to make it.

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    Before shaving I strop 60 on leather, then 10 after shaving. Some guys use a lot more or less depending on the strop they are using.

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    why strop after?

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    to ensure blade is thoroughly dry to prevent rust
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