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    Does that Dovo have a frown or is it the photo?
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Does that Dovo have a frown or is it the photo?
    Don't think so

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    If you aren't sure do this test. It could explain a lot.
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    So many times when we did the intro to honing sessions they would bring a Dovo with a frown and we had to fix it before we could show them anything. I don't trust them after seeing so many like that


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    I have never had what I call a smooth feeling shave from a Dovo. After watching the video's of their heat treating process I feel they probably have a large grain size.
    To me it is like comparing a 600 grit sandpaper with a 2000 grit sandpaper.
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    Probably from a rotary disc hone, too much pressure and a “convex” stone. It is a common problem with new Dovo’s. A motorized rotary hone can put on the equivalent of hundreds of laps in a few seconds. And if the razor is convexed on one side, the middle may be all that is making contact. It does not take much to make a frown.

    It is an easy fix though. The above test will quickly tell you the condition of the edge and can save a new honer a lot of headache.

    Both of those razors appear to have a frown.
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