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Renaissance and Bismarck
As I was searching the web fantasizing about buying a new straight razor (instead of studying for my exam next thursday:rolleyes:) I encountered two terms for different razors; Renaissance-style and Bismarck. Now what does this mean what is the difference between them?
Just got curious..
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I have no idea, but these are models by Dovo. The Renaissance is stainless steel, the Bismarck is carbon, both are supposed to be good razors.
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Bot hare very good shavers, the renaissance takes a little more effort to get sharp the first time but generally holds it edge longer than the Bismark. of course the Bismark is prettier but as it is a carbon steel like Gugi mentions it needs slightly more care.
It is a matter of taste... i have had 2 of each... in fact i still have the Bismark's one is a modern Dovo version and the other is a vintage one, both very good shavers.
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'Bismarck' is a make of (vintage) razor but also a blade style (well it is to me anyway) - shoulderless and streamlined, just like the Dovo Bismarck models. The Rene is a good razor too, with a very distinct style. Either are a good choice though the Rene does, as has been said, take a little more upkeep.
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I own 2 Dovo Bismarcks, both are very good shavers. Highly recommended.
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Ok, what kind of grind is it?