Thread: DOVO Questions

Another +1 on getting it from SRD

Excellent razor, but I think the Knife Center can cut the price of the razor by $10 - $15.

I just ordered a DOVO round tip, strop, stone, and other accesories.
Thank you for the help.

let us know how it goes

Originally Posted by zib

Carbon is better IMHO. I live in Florida, The humidity capitol of the world...With proper care, rust isn't a problem at all.

Actually, the main benefit of stainless isn't for the cosmetics but to slow down corrosive dulling of the edge. That is caused by the daily immersion in water and lather, plus exposure to acids in the skin and blood. Stropping may remove this microscopic corrosion but the damage to the blade still accumulates over time and eventually dulls the edge. There was a microscopic study done back in the 1930's that indicates that corrosion is the major cause of dulling. Whether this is worth the potentially lower initial sharpness and the slightly increased honing difficulty is an individual decision. That the blade stays nice and shiny is just a secondary benefit.

I have a Dovo 5/8 round point, full hollow (ebony scales), carbon steel from Straight Razor : Double Edge Razor : Shaving Products Supplies : Merkur Safety Razor : Badger Shaving Brush : Men's Grooming Products : VintageBladesllc.com . I've been real happy with it.

Regarding carbon vs. stainless, I've seen tons of threads on the topic, so you might want to do some searching. It seems the quality of the steel is more important than if it is stainess or carbon per se.

-Chief

Originally Posted by bradkerry

I just ordered a DOVO round tip, strop, stone, and other accesories.
Thank you for the help.

Where did you end up ordering? What strop, What stone what else...tell us tell us...we love seeing what others order.

Originally Posted by BHChieftain

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Regarding carbon vs. stainless, I've seen tons of threads on the topic, so you might want to do some searching. It seems the quality of the steel is more important than if it is stainless or carbon per se.
-Chief

Very true, there are lots of carbon steel razors out there that aren't worth shaving with, so probably some SS ones as well.

I can only add one data point here. On May 1, I got my first SS razor from Vintage Blades. It's a Dovo Renaissance and was honed by Lynn. The first shave was really nice, but with a little tiny drag. Over the next 5 shaves, I stropped it with 5 passes on the chrome oxide strop, and 5 more each day, for a total of 105 passes. Each shave was better and better, and after 105 passes on the pasted strop the bevel just flashes in the light. Can't put it down! I shaved 3 times with some of my sharpest carbon blades for comparison, and while those shaves were very good, I still like the inox just a little better. It's that hard-to-describe smoothness quality as opposed to just plain sharpness. And it's a beauty to look at, too!

Fritz

I too have a Dovo Renaissance...its my only blade and I liked it so much I bought a second one. I love the stainless because I dont have to worry as much about water...and also I love the size and shape of the blade...not too big and I like the shoulderless blade...nice for shaving around my adams apple. Great blade and boy can Lynn put an edge on a razor.

From a honing and "keeping sharp" perspective, I can recommend Dovo razors. The new ones that have come my way have been straight, well fitted, and take an edge easily.