All,
I shave well with a Dovo Shavette with the half double edged blade. Good news.
I purchased a Dovo 5/8 hollow ground best quality blade. I also purchased a strop and later Norton 4,000/8,000 stones.
Out of the box the Dovo pretty much was dull. I applied stoning techniques according to Mr. Abrams youtube advice: 3/3 1/3 1/5 with 4000/8000 grit.
I have sharpened knives for years and have seen everything on youtube. I have applied the basic honing to the blade several times. I strop 20-40 times. I am careful to keep the strop tight, etc. etc.
The Dovo seems to work pretty well but appears to run out of steam and becomes dull (compared to the shavette razor blade).
Given that you can't actually see my mistakes, can I assume that a properly prepared steel blade compares with a Dovo Shavette?
Finally, as a new member of this forum it is my solemn duty to throw money at my inexperience. I ordered a Dovo from Lynn Abrams site, pre honed, as a data point.
Totally finally, I find I am trying to throw money at I problem I never had... shaving. I am hooked.
Best Regards,
John
I shave well with a Dovo Shavette with the half double edged blade. Good news.
I purchased a Dovo 5/8 hollow ground best quality blade. I also purchased a strop and later Norton 4,000/8,000 stones.
Out of the box the Dovo pretty much was dull. I applied stoning techniques according to Mr. Abrams youtube advice: 3/3 1/3 1/5 with 4000/8000 grit.
I have sharpened knives for years and have seen everything on youtube. I have applied the basic honing to the blade several times. I strop 20-40 times. I am careful to keep the strop tight, etc. etc.
The Dovo seems to work pretty well but appears to run out of steam and becomes dull (compared to the shavette razor blade).
Given that you can't actually see my mistakes, can I assume that a properly prepared steel blade compares with a Dovo Shavette?
Finally, as a new member of this forum it is my solemn duty to throw money at my inexperience. I ordered a Dovo from Lynn Abrams site, pre honed, as a data point.
Totally finally, I find I am trying to throw money at I problem I never had... shaving. I am hooked.
Best Regards,
John