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    Default Hearing whiskers cut?!

    I've shaved my chops twice now with both my left and right hands, the results have been OK- just OK. I can hear the blade "ting" while cutting every hair. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? The blade is a "shave ready" Dovo Special honed by Lynn. It is (was) sharp.

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    Full hollow blades flex while they cut, so they "sing" - hence "singing hollow grind." Pitch and volume vary with the grind.

    Yes, what you are experiencing is normal.

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    As stated the grinds will produce different sounds as they mow down the hairs. What really matters is the feel. As long as the razor isn"t pulling or having other unwanted side effects your all good.

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    would the type and density of the lather you use also affect the sound?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MuzzleVelocity View Post
    would the type and density of the lather you use also affect the sound?
    In theory, yes. In reality, probably (never tried to compare or noticed a difference).

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    That sound you hear while shaving with a full hollow is great! It lets you know how well you're coming along. After your third pass, listen for the sound. If you're BBS, you shouldn't hear the sound anymore since there's nothing there to mow down

    The first couple times I tried out a wedge, I was disconcerted at the lack of that trademark sound. In fact, I thought it was utterly dull and was sliding off the hair instead of cutting! I had to stop after the first cheek and lean into the mirror and feel my face to make sure that it was working!

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    That is the sound of your whiskers begging for mercy.
    A beautiful sound indeed.

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    I hear the sound, too, when I shave. You can also hear it on Lynn's video. I kinda like it.

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    I'll be getting my first full hollow ground in a week or two! I can't wait to hear that sound, I've been using a disposable blade straight and although it works, it's not the best.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HNSB View Post
    That is the sound of your whiskers begging for mercy.
    A beautiful sound indeed.
    Yes I managed it yesterday during my second ever straight shave, it was so pleasing to get the correct angle, and cut instead of scraping.
    It's even better than I remember it with a safety razor

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