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It's nice to read other new (relatively speaking) straight razor users perspectives. From one newb to a...more elevated newb?...thank you for sharing!
Thanks Tak. I'm glad if I provide a bit of inspiration. I'm about five weeks in and the main thing I know at this point is that it takes persistence, and persistence pays off. And, don't get frustrated and don't push it and expect bad shaves for a while.
I had #39 today. It's Sunday so I had more time. Again, got a great shave, even better than yesterday! I did get a couple of minor nicks but they disappeared quickly. I remembered which areas I missed on my ATG yesterday, and (mostly) got them today, and ended up really really smooth. It was also a comfortable shave, did not get the over-shaved feeling and not too much alcohol burn.
My shave today was above and beyond what I need for a normal day at work. And I didn't spend so long on it. I used my stainless DOVO, which I now really like. Maybe it has a fresher hone, or it's a harder blade, or my technique is improving, or all of the above. I did order another stainless DOVO, and will donate my carbon DOVO after I get it dull from shaving. I'm also buying a new Revisor, so I'll have two stainless DOVOs and one Revisor, and that's it!
In short, this thing works! It's a great shaving system, just takes some practice. I hope that my Fusion-caused bumps will eventually recover now that I've canned the Fusions.