I can agree with you on that:-)


--- In straightrazorplace@yahoogroups.com, Phil Runyan <nighthawk_51301@...>
wrote:
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> I've noticed that some razors consistently shave better than others, but since
I am getting quite a bit more proficient at establishing the bevel on the hones
and finishing on the correct strops, the gap in shave quality between razors has
been declining considerably.� I deliberately set myself up with a wide variety
of sizes and manufacturers so that I can isolate the good from the bad and get
used to the shaving technique across the spectrum of blade sizes and grinds.
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> I think�the cliche', 'practice makes perfect' is a big factor in play here
as well.
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> Kinda like a good golfer can pick up any ol' club and make it do what he needs
it to.
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> :o)
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> From: Phillip White <philwhite777@...>
> To: straightrazorplace@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:22:37 PM
> Subject: [Straight Razor Place] Re: Comparison of DE to a Straight Razor
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> I guess it could be but one thing I've learned is every razor is unique even
if they are the same brand and model. One may shave well and be everything you
could expect and the other is crap. You just never know until you get it:-)
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> --- In straightrazorplace@ yahoogroups. com, Phil Runyan <nighthawk_51301@
...> wrote:
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> > That's funny, I have a Dovo Special #1616, it is a lower end Dovo, well I've
had problems with it.� No matter how sharp I get it, no�matter how perfect
the edge looks under the scope and its stropped to perfection, it still shaves
like crap.� Would this be a problem with the steel?
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> > Phil in WY
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> > From: Blake Shiver <blake.shiver@ ...>
> > To: straightrazorplace@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:25:48 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Straight Razor Place] Comparison of DE to a Straight Razor
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> > Not sure it this will help at all, but I used to have the same problem when
> > shaving with my Dovo carbon steel razor. I would have Lynn sharpen it to
> > perfection and the shave would still be rough and patchy (and it would pull
> > a lot on my beard). I ended up trading the Dovo carbon in for a Dovo
> > stainless steel razor and it shaves smooth as a baby's butt! I never really
> > found out if the shaving contrast was a result of different razor material
> > or overall differences in razor quality. Dovo's seem to be uniformly decent
> > razors so I can only assume that blade material was the culprit.
> > Any thoughts?
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> > -Blake
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> > On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Robert <rob08@schlackman. net> wrote:
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> > > I am new to straight razor shaving (3 failed shaves in) but have shaved
> > > with a safety razor for a year. My whiskers are really hard and I use
> > > preshave oil and col conk to soften them up a bit. My question is what
> > > should I expect the straight razor to cut like compared to a safety razor
> > > given an optimal edge? With the safety razor I put no pressure on the
blade
> > > and it cuts my hair without any pulling. The straight razor is grabbing
and
> > > leaving a lot of hair behind. Should a straight razor cut as smoothly as
the
> > > safety razor. Oh, I picked up a small Solingen off ebay and have watched
> > > many videos on stropping technique. The strop is new and untreated, canvas
> > > on the back. I've tried 10 passed on the canvas side and 40 on the leather
> > > side. Feels sharp, and quite dull after the shave. I have waited 24 hours
> > > before trying between shaves and only strop before the shave. Also I am
> > > being very carefull about keeping the strop pulled tight and putting no
> > > pressure on the blade.
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