Thread: DOVO "Classic" v. "Best Quality"

Hey all,

I am planning to buy a straight razor (and the necessary accessories) for my fiance for Christmas. So far I've got two in mind that are listed as the Dovo "Classic" and "Best Quality" (It seems those are the names of the razors but I could be wrong).
Here's the Classic: DOVO Straight Razors
and the Best Quality:
Vintage Blades LLC*::*Dovo Straight Razors*::*Dovo Carbon Steel Straight Razors*::*Dovo "Best Quality", 5/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor - "Black" - Professionally Honed
I'm leaning toward the Best Quality (me=poor grad student). I was wondering if you guys had any impressions of either of these? Are they priced appropriately? Is anyone here personally familiar with either?
I appreciate any input, advice or recommendations!!!

Thanks guys,
Cheers

Originally Posted by laserphreak

Hey all,

I am planning to buy a straight razor (and the necessary accessories) for my fiance for Christmas. So far I've got two in mind that are listed as the Dovo "Classic" and "Best Quality" (It seems those are the names of the razors but I could be wrong).
Here's the Classic: DOVO Straight Razors
and the Best Quality:
Vintage Blades LLC*::*Dovo Straight Razors*::*Dovo Carbon Steel Straight Razors*::*Dovo "Best Quality", 5/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor - "Black" - Professionally Honed
I'm leaning toward the Best Quality (me=poor grad student). I was wondering if you guys had any impressions of either of these? Are they priced appropriately? Is anyone here personally familiar with either?
I appreciate any input, advice or recommendations!!!

Thanks guys,
Cheers

All I can say is that he is getting a great present whatever you decide to buy! I recently bought a Dovo myself, and am very pleased with it. Sorry I cant be more help.

My first razor was a dovo 5/8 and I think its a fine razor. get it in one of the vendors sets thats the way to go, honed and with a strop, should work out great

Go for the deal from Vintage blades, its cheaper and professionally honed which is the main thing.

I would go for the "Best Quality" from Vintage Blades . $80.00 is a great price for a new Dovo that is honed , and ready to use . I've never heard anything negative about Vintage Blades , so I'm sure the razor will be a good one .

vintage blades is where i got my start they had a complete package ready to go

but at the moment the free lifetime honing from SRD is def the way to go as far as getting the razor ohh and i forgot to mention they are also 10% off as well

I have a best quality, it's a great razor.