Let me start by saying I have not been this excited about shaving since I started using a DE several years ago.
I received my "Dovo Best Quality 5/8" Straight Razor" Friday and used it for the first time today. It was part of a set with soap, brush, and strop but I will talk about the rest in their appropriate boards
I went through my normal routine. The razor was honed before shipping and most of the advice I found was that since it was honed (and presumably stropped) already there was no need to strop it so I did not. I did however test it on my arm and the hairs just popped off.
I only did the sides of my face and finished the rest with my regular DE safety razor.
My hand was literally shaking at first when I put the blade to my face. Some what out of fear and out of excitement.
I used my dominant (right) hand for both sides and quickly found that it blocked my view in the mirror when I did the right side of my face.
I ended up with a little irritation as I was trying to get the correct angle but other than that it went great.
Looking forward to many more...........
I received my "Dovo Best Quality 5/8" Straight Razor" Friday and used it for the first time today. It was part of a set with soap, brush, and strop but I will talk about the rest in their appropriate boards
I went through my normal routine. The razor was honed before shipping and most of the advice I found was that since it was honed (and presumably stropped) already there was no need to strop it so I did not. I did however test it on my arm and the hairs just popped off.
I only did the sides of my face and finished the rest with my regular DE safety razor.
My hand was literally shaking at first when I put the blade to my face. Some what out of fear and out of excitement.
I used my dominant (right) hand for both sides and quickly found that it blocked my view in the mirror when I did the right side of my face.
I ended up with a little irritation as I was trying to get the correct angle but other than that it went great.
Looking forward to many more...........