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loueedacat1
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 Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:22 am Post subject: Looking to PIF (pass it forward) a simple but good Dovo str8 |
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I"ve got a basic Dovo that I got for free in a PIF at the beginning of this year, and I've used it some 100 times. I'd like to give it away (now that I'm in double digits with str8s) to someone that is DE shaving and thinking about str8 shaving and doesn't have a str8 yet.
Of course, you'll need to buy your own strop and all that, but I'm looking for someone that needs a catalyst to get going on this habit.
So......anyone interested? Again, I'm looking to give to someone that doesn't have a str8 but wants to get into it. This razor sucked me in to this addiction so I wanted to pass it along.
Bill
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TBoner
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Very generous, Bill. I have recently acquired my first two straights, done one straight shave, and I can already see it becoming an enduring fascination. Someone snatch this up.
Regards,
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Tim
He shaved evenly and with care, in silence, seriously. - James Joyce
What is possessed is devalued by what is coveted. - John Updike
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loueedacat1
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:48 am Post subject: |
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| PM received and razor is hereby PIFed!
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kaptain_zero
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loueedacat1
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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| of course this means I need to buy another razor on ebay - I mean I can't have 11 razors - must have an even number, right?
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ichabod
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:58 am Post subject: |
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I'm taken aback to realise I've had this razor for over twelve months. It's time to pass it along again, same recipient profile as before - an accomplished DE shaver who is looking to take the plunge.
I shall give it a refreshing ride on my Belgian coticule and strop it before sending it out, which will make it shave ready (but not by any means Dr. Moss level of shave ready). The first shave I'd reckon whould be done with no stropping, for the beginner.
I'll also point out that, while this may look like a great opportunity for a freebie, it's a gateway drug enabler gift that'll have you perusing hones and strops and other blades before too long. Not that there's anything in the least wrong with that!  _________________ Give us the luxuries, and we will forego the necessities.
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Nate
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:10 am Post subject: |
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| I guess I will jump on the grenade for the sake of the other members. I tried to PM you but something went wrong. Let me know.
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ichabod
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:39 am Post subject: |
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I replied to your PM with words to the effect of send me your address, but I'm not sure if the PM went successfully or not.
Gentlemen,
Nate has graciously volunteered to stand at the top of the slippery slope. I say welcome, and please step onto that skateboard..._________________ Give us the luxuries, and we will forego the necessities.
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Set a man on fire, he'll be toasty for the rest of his life.
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Nate
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:11 am Post subject: |
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| It depends on your definition of successful. I received the PM but am unable to open it but if you received mine then I will just send you another one with my info. Crossing fingers...
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Nate
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ichabod
Mackem
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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We're good, I have your address._________________ Give us the luxuries, and we will forego the necessities.
Give a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day.
Set a man on fire, he'll be toasty for the rest of his life.
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drmoss_ca
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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And should you be willing to pay two-way duty, I will be happy to hone it up for you if needed...
Chris_________________ 
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Nate
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Chris that is very generous of you and I will probably be taking you up on that. Especially since I assume it would be cheaper than buying a whole setup. Unless others are interested in putting together a whole setup that would go where the razor went. Just a thought. Since my education has officially begun, how often does it need to be honed?
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drmoss_ca
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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If you have only one straight razor, it is best to touch up on a pasted strop once a month, and to refresh on a finishing hone about every three months.
Chris_________________
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Nate
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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| So I could get a month of shaves out of it just by itself?
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drmoss_ca
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Ain't that great?
Chris_________________
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Nate
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm starting to like it more and more.
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