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I'm still new to the straight razor game, and I've been using disposables for the past few weeks with some success. However, I'm about to purchase:
-Dovo "Classic Black," 5/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor ($59.99)
-Dovo Hanging Razor Strop - Rindleder [Leather side only] ($34.99)
-Pre-Honed Razor Option ($19.99)
All from vintagebladesllc.com
Would this be a good move? Hope to hear back soon..
Thanks
I don't see anything wrong with that! Go for it! From what I understand, that Dovo is a very nice shaver.
I'm more worried about the strop -- is a canvas side necessary?
Probably not. I use it b/c I have it.
Vintagebladesllc.com seems as if they only take credit cards, and I want to purchase using a debit....
They're a trusted retailer, so if you have a cc, you might as well use it. Otherwise, you can go with Tony Miller. He takes PP and they take debit.
I would highly recommend getting the Dovo strop with the linen
side as well. I find this absolutely necessary in keeping a razor
sharp, and the Dovo linen is particularly nice.
- Scott
Just ordered -- how long do you think it will take to get here? I'm in NJ, and vintageblades is Maryland-based. (I also got the pre-honed option)
I would say up to a month.
REALLY? WOW...Here I am thinking it will be here this week! False hope kills...
Hey Gags,
Yes, it will most likely be around 3-4 weeks. You might want to check out another thread here in the newbie section...it was titled something like "How long does it take to hone a razor?" It details a similar situation and why it takes so long. It's probably on the first page.
Good luck!
How long it takes depends on what Jim (Vintage Blades) has in stock. He does try keep some prehoned razors on hand. If he has the one you ordered you will likely get it a couple of business days.
If he has to send it out to be honed - a few weeks to a month is probably a good estimate.
He is a great guy to deal with by the way.
Lou
That was my first razor and is tied for first with one other for my favorite.
Really? That's great to hear -- I'm definitely looking forward to receiving it, and knowing that it'll be shave-ready makes it even better.
Also, just checked the details for the honing option and they show that the razor I ordered is on inventory as being pre-honed and available for immediate delivery. Otherwise, I will receive an email saying it will take 3 weeks-1 month.
ruly user-friendly site! Glad I ordered from them.
Greetings Gags1892,
I may be a little late... but my first, and so far only, is a Dovo Best Quality 5/8 Carbon Steel. I think it's similar to the one you mentioned, and so far I havn't been able to complain about it.
I also got the same strop you mentioned. I ended up cutting it up quite a bit while learning, and now I use an Illinois linen/leather strop. I still use the Dovo w/ a little polishing compound and it's great!
And good call on prehoning! I thought I'd just jump right in and it took me a long time before I actually enjoyed a shave.
I think you've got yourself set up with all the tools you'll need for success!
Enjoy!
Gothamitic, thanks a lot man, that gives me hope haha. Everytime I shave now with my low-end barber disposable razor, I realize that the blade is so dull for a straight (as weird as it sounds!)
This is a good thread. I'm looking around ClassicShaving's Dovo section but can't find the Classic Black 5/8 that you mentioned. Does anyone have a link?
Thanks.
I acgtually didnt get the set because it included things i already have -- brush shaving soap, stand, etc. I just got the DOVO and strop seperately, but together. Cant wait to receive it
So what are your guys' thoughts on a waterstone for a beginner?
Go for it!!!
