Thread: DOVO Questions

Does it seem to be a legitimate DOVO, or am I being fooled by a copycat version?

I've never used them but Best Grooming is a reputable company who I know others have used. One thing I might add is it states that the razor is "not shave ready" when shipped. You might inquire as to their capabilities to hone this up for you. If they are unable, you will need to send it to someone who can get it up to speed for you. A thought when ordering as several distributors provide this service. Check the vendors section of SRP to find a listing of some of these folks, it will pay off in the end.

Enjoy

Joe

Do you want that or a stainless steel version? The one that I am using is a stainless. I have been told that stainless is harder to hone, but does not rust anywhere near as easily as carbon steel does, so the stainless may be worth the extra time and effort fo finding a cadidate and purchase cost.

Actually, probably the carbon, as I want to take the time to make it a full experience, and that includes learning to care for a blade. I will eventually invest in a Stainless blade, but not at the moment.

brad,

For another 5 or 10 bucks you can get the same razor from Straight Razor Designs & it will be sharpened by a pro. If you are new at this game, I think that's money very well spent. DOVO is DOVO: it's good quality. I have a DOVO Special 6/8 Faux Tortise which will never leave my rotation - I'm that fond of it.

Good luck,

+1 on getting a Dovo from SRD, It'll be honed proper, and Don and Lynn stand behind everything they sell. I personally don't like Stainless, Carbon is better IMHO. I live in Florida, The humidity capitol of the world...With proper care, rust isn't a problem at all.

I got one there good razor as senior member suggests needs honing!
5 or 10 bucks is a good deL ....GO THERE!
mike

+1 on getting it from Straightrazordesings.com

plus if you need a strop they have razor and strop packages and right now if you buy a razor you get a free voucher for a free honing so its like getting 20 bucks off cuz that is what honing costs. and if you spend 100 you get free shipping...you can tell i took advantage and ordered my second Dovo Renaissance and Premium 1 strop on friday...haha

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