Thread: WHICH ONE

I don't usually recommend items, but this is a "no-brainer":

The Dovo would be your choice. The Wapi has the metal scales. Most of us replace the scales with a material which is lighter, thus providing a much better balanced instrument. You will want to do this, and that would be an extra expense plus your time and energy.

The Dovo through Straight Razor Designs will come shave ready. This is a big one. You will need to get your razor sharpened by one of the honmeisters, which will cost at least $20.00 plus the trouble and the time to wait for it's return..

You may, also say the Dovo could be a better shaver. I realize that is a subjective thing to say, but at the least, the Dovo would also carry a better resale value........

Enough said,

The Dovo!

* I would not recommend the Dovo Strop. Check out Tony Miller's strops at The Well Shaved Gentleman. Most everybody here knows that his strops are your best buy for the product.

thanks everyone , a bit more thinking involed tonight , i have had a look at a wapi with wood scales thats in my price range would that be better , is of one of the above member shops.

thanks for the tip on the strops ill have a look at them . ill keep you all posted

The Wapi is a lovely blade, I'm one of the apparent minority who doesn't mind the steel scales either. I don't know Dovos but the Wapi stands up well against my much pricier Thiers Issard. Tony Miller's strops are the biz.

I'm sure either blade will treat you nicely. I've shaved with a few Dovos and have a Wapi in my rotation.

As for soaps, I'll give you the same advice I give everyone.

Worship at the feet of The Mistress!

Shaving, Bath and Body, Skincare, Home Fragrance, Brushes, Creams, Soaps

You're welcome,

X

As for the strop, the Dovo Best Russian strop is fantastic, albeit
a bit pricey. I have yet to try the new SRD strops.

- Scott

I'll take a different path than some and say take the wapi. This will let you save some money for honing charges, badger brushes etc. while still getting you a good razor. Also, I find that I'm not a fan of the full hollows.