Quote Originally Posted by Phoenix51 View Post
Go with the RA...no contest.
RA=better fit and finish, keener blade, nicer balance.
Dovo=OK, just not as well appointed or ground as the RA..my opinion. (Yes, I own and have owned both. Kept both my RA razors, sold one of the Dovos).
Pick youself up some Taylor of Old Bond St. (TOBS) cream while you're there. Excellent sandalwood and the Eton College is another winner. So is the rose and the St. James for that matter....buy one (or two) then get a tub of Cella. You're set for a year or so...well at least quite a few months.
I haven't owned the Dovo, but I've heard from everyone that the quality vs. cost difference, the Ralf Aust is a better razor - that's the one I have and it's been great. As for cream, I've got Musgo Real, and some Art of Shaving Sandalwood. I also picked up the Bigelow Proraso from Bath and Body Works as well. Otherwise, have a puck of Col Conk Bay Rum, and I really like that one too.