Thread: Just Ordered!

Originally Posted by KevinMichael

Well, I just put an order in for a Dovo replaceable blade straight razor. I'm trying to ease my wife into this.I told here it was going to save money.....the joke's on her!!! This is, with any luck, just a temporary razor. Once I get the hang of using it, I would like to step up to a nice kind of middle of the road straight razor. I know everyones face is different, but if you have a suggestion as to a brand to look at, or one not to, I would be glad to hear from you. Thanks in advanced.

This is exactly how I started. I even told my wife the same thing and got a Dovo Shavette. It is a smart way to start as you just have to focus on learning how to shave and not blade maintenance or stropping. Of course it is different from a real straight but the technique is the same. I suggest trying to use the long disposable blades for the shavette and not the DE blades that are shorter. This will give more shaving length and resembles a straight razor more. When your ready for a straight you can stick with dovo if you want. I did this and it worked well. Or Ralph Aust, Wacker, TI, and there is always the classifieds here on SRP. Pretty much anything from a reputable dealer that suits your fancy.