Thread: DOVO Questions

I have read around on the forums, and have seen positive stull about DOVO, and i found a link to a nice razor, but due to past experience of bad internet sells, I would like to get a second opinion on whether this seems like a good buy or not.
The link is: DOVO Best Quality Straight Razor – 5/8

thank you for your help.

looks like a good price compared to others I've seen (and definitely better than what I paid in a local shop today.)

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