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    Default Dovo Forestal...my forst new razor

    Well, about a month in with straights and getting really nice irritation free shaves (usually lol) so I decided to spring for a new one for my birthday. I Called SRD and spoke with Don before settling on the Dovo Forestal and a 3" latigo strop. They arrived today and it is all I can do to wait till the morning to shave!!!Name:  photo-5.jpg
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    That is a nice looking razor. Be careful with that puppy, Lynn puts an awfully sharp edge on them. I sent some razors to him and they all came back extremely sharp.

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    Yup, sharp! I shaved with itthis morning and it was everything I hoped it would be! Still new to this, but DFS with no irritation!

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    That is a nice looking blade. As you learned, Don and Lynn are class acts indeed...
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    I like that razor quite a lot. I keep my eye on the similar DOVO 'Flowing' they have.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RazeWiska View Post
    I like that razor quite a lot. I keep my eye on the similar DOVO 'Flowing' they have.
    Yes I really like it in person better! The wash on the blade just doesn't photo well...at least with an iphone lol.

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    Beautiful... Love all my Dovos.

    Congrats, enjoy & do remember what whavens said.... Don and Lynn put a wicked edge on those

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    Quote Originally Posted by RazeWiska View Post
    I like that razor quite a lot. I keep my eye on the similar DOVO 'Flowing' they have.
    You won't regret purchasing that Flowing from SRD. I have had one in my rotation since they were released and it is a real treat, not only to look at, but to shave with. The edge Lynn hones on these is a gold standard.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jss4fish View Post
    Well, about a month in with straights and getting really nice irritation free shaves (usually lol) so I decided to spring for a new one for my birthday. I Called SRD and spoke with Don before settling on the Dovo Forestal and a 3" latigo strop. They arrived today and it is all I can do to wait till the morning to shave!!!Name:  photo-5.jpg
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    Thanks for posting these nice images of this very nice looking razor! I am also interested in this particular one.

    I'm planning to start shaving with a straight razor. Every forum I read on this subject, people always tell you to begin with a cheap razor. Seeing that a 'cheap' razor will also cost you about $60, who not just start off with something like the Forestal for instance (a design I really like)?! I'm determined to make this traditional shaving work for me anyway... Anyone any wise arguments why I shouldn't ignore this advise?

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    My dad always said if you want to be a rich man ask a rich man for advise on how he did it. Makes since to me, thats why you and I are here, right?.
    If you keep getting the same advise then there must be some truth to it.
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