Bismarck, but which one?

My dilemma is which one to choose:

DOVO Bismarck 6/8 round point with celluloid scales

or

DOVO Bismarck 5/8 square point with bone scales?


I have never had a square razor before and I am not afraid to try one, now that I have quite some experience in straight shaving. My concerns regard:

A) Scale material (bone is better than celluloid)
B) Aesthetics (6/8 is better looking than 5/8)
C) Point shape (square point offer more precision than round or am I wrong on this? Also, is precision an issue when you are not into shaping moustache/beard?)
D) Better performance, when it comes to really hard whiskers. Are both of the same quality?

I would be glad to listen to your opinions.

Are they full hollow blades?

Pics?

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Originally Posted by dpapam

My dilemma is which one to choose:

DOVO Bismarck 6/8 round point with celluloid scales

or

DOVO Bismarck 5/8 square point with bone scales?


I have never had a square razor before and I am not afraid to try one, now that I have quite some experience in straight shaving. My concerns regard:

A) Scale material (bone is better than celluloid)
B) Aesthetics (6/8 is better looking than 5/8)
C) Point shape (square point offer more precision than round or am I wrong on this? Also, is precision an issue when you are not into shaping moustache/beard?)
D) Better performance, when it comes to really hard whiskers. Are both of the same quality?

I would be glad to listen to your opinions.

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are they the same grind? (c) square vs round? a can get tigjht areas just as well with my round as i can with my spike. (b) i like the 6/8 over the 5 because it is heavier and more comfortable to shave with.(d) as far as performance goes i have a full and a half grind they both shave great but i like the weight of the half (a) the scales are for looks its up to you which one you like beter

these of course are my personal opinions :gl:

Hi, thanks for the answer. Yes, both are full hollow blades. As far as it concerns the scales, I read somewhere that bone had better endurace through time compared to celluloid which tends to get affected more easily by temperature.

For pics and further details, here: http://www.dovorazors.com/stockrazors.html

I have both of those razors, they are both great shavers. I had the 5/8 Spike point in bone first and that will be the one I always favor, but the 6/8 Celluoid is great as well. The fact that you want to try a spike/square point is good they can be much more accurate to hit just one pin point area. Just take your time with them. As far as the scale material I have not seen anything wrong with either of them yet. Since they are IMHO both great shavers it is tough to choose, but as said before I always favor the 5/8 Bone spike point.

I'm not of much help unfortunately as I really like both as well. If forced to pick right now I think I lean slightly towards the bonehandle, 5/8.
And don't worry the steel is quite a bit harder than your facial hair, so as long as it's sharp it will cut it.

Lynn honed up a bunch of the 5/8" bone handled Bismarks a
while ago and thought that they took a great edge. I think they
look pretty good as well!

- Scott

The Bismark Bone Handle Spike Point was my first new razor from SRD. I wear a goatee and it is great for defining the outline. Even if I did not have the beard, I still would love the razor. Shaves like a dream and has real sex appeal.:tu