Thread: Can this advise from DOVO possibily be true??

Originally Posted by razorsharpwit

The question I have is why should it be done single sided 1 lap at a time

why does it be affected if 10 passes are done one way and vice versa

will this make it sharper left handed or right handed

I have a lot of questions and this pos computer has me putting some stupid insignia in when I try to add a question mark, hence the reason my grammar seems elementary

If you don't flip the razor it means you have to lift the razor off the strop for your next stroke. This involves stopping the blade & is the point where you will likely cut your strop. If you don't stop but somehow drift off the strop you risk turning your wrist another no-no.

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

LOL!

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Lemur's shaving hat:

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Well, not really one of my cats but not to far fetched!

Family TV night together....

Originally Posted by mountaindon

I was looking for information on some DOVO razors and came across the following bizzarre FAQ:

5. The straight razor I bought a short time ago no longer shaves properly. Do I have to whet it, and how often is this necessary?
DOVO straight razors are whetted in the factory for use (whetting on leather by hand). If you own a suitable strop, you should nevertheless take into account that the razor must first "rest" after use. After the razor has been carefully rinsed and dried, it should not be used again for at least 24 - 48 hours because the fine "fin" on the cutting edge straightens up again extremely slowly. If the razor is stropped too soon (or stropped incorrectly by moving it backwards and forwards without turning it over), the "fin" which is necessary for a close shave breaks off. Between six and fifteen shaves are possible without stropping in between.


Two main questions stem from this. Should i not shave with the same razor everyday ( to let this "fin" straighten up

Has anyone every heard of NOT stopping the razor before every shave??

Don

Some people can sure complicate the process. I say this without exaggeration: my development as a straight razor shaver has had a lot to do with keeping things as simple as possible. If I did half the things people who know infinitely more than I do about shaving and razors recommend, I would go nuts. One thing I like about this forum is that the more knowledgeable members here know how NOT to confuse a new convert to traditional wet shaving.

I do believe in rotating razors. It means I have to hone less often. I never get caught with my pants down being in a hurry, needing a shave, and not having time to sharpen a dull razor. There is no factual basis behind it, just common sense.

I used to go to some extremes to make sure my water was hot enough to shave (microwave and electric kettle) because my tap water doesn't get hot. Now I cold water shave.

I use soaps and creams that perform and no longer spend time trying to make duds work. They work or they're no longer used.

You need some basics to get started, but once you learn the fundamentals, use your instincts to do the rest.