Looking to get a Dovo Best Quality Half Hollow for my first straight razor, now trying to decide on blade size. I have a smaller/thinner face structure. Any suggestions? Much appreciated!
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Looking to get a Dovo Best Quality Half Hollow for my first straight razor, now trying to decide on blade size. I have a smaller/thinner face structure. Any suggestions? Much appreciated!
Looks like a good razor. Just remember you are going to need a strop. That was the reason I got the Dovo I posted, it comes with a strop. Happy Shaving :D
5/8 round point is a great razor to start with. Just make sure you order shave ready from a reputable dealer. IE the ones listed on this site! The razor TSasser has a link to would be a great start!!! You will need a strop.
SRD has a great rep here (Lynne being the founder of this site). Don't hesitate to ask them any questions. They've always answered my questions without hesitation. That is a very nice razor. One thing, there is no such thing as beginner razor. It's either a straight, or it isn't. We don't have training wheels. You will be very satisfied with it. After you have developed your shaving skills you can venture out into other blade types, sizes, grinds, etc. But your first razor will always have a special place for you... :beer1:
Hello, Toughluck:
I suggest starting with a 5/8". Both 5/8" and 6/8" are good sizes for starters, but I lean toward the 5/8", because it is more maneuverable and easier to handle in the beginning. Eventually your taste might lead you to different sizes.
Regards,
Obie
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Originally Posted by Obie
5/8 is a good starting point
very much appreciate the info guys, I think I will stick with the Dovo 5/8 and see how I like it.
toughluck,
The Dovo Best 5/8 half-hollow was the first razor I bought when I got back into straight shaving.
Some two (2) years and eighty (80) odd razors later, that Best is still one of my favourites; its is an excellent razor :)
I also found found that as time went on, I came to appreciate all sizes of blade from large to small, and all grinds :)
Enjoy your Dovo Best !
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
My first razor was a 5/8 DOVO Black Star and its still amongst my best shavers. Really great little blade!
My second razor was a great 6/8 Dovo Special from SRD that was packaged with their 3" Latigo and webbing combo strop. I saved a LOT of money buying that way, and the razor arrived shave-ready from Lynn. Ya can't beat that!
I started a few months ago with a Dovo 5/8. I've since added a 6/8 that I actually like better. However, I can't imagine starting off with the 6/8. That size blade would have made me nervous.
Geoffrey
The dove best quality / strop set was what I started with as well. I agree with no there not being any training wheels. My first shave I got 3 nice size cuts from not paying attention. So just take your time and respect the process and you will enjoy that razor.
I highly recommend the Boker Edelweiss 5/8 over the comparable Dovo. In my opinion, the Boker is a better razor for the money. I own the Boker Edelweiss and it is one of my top shavers. I have since sold my 6/8 Dovo Best.
Honestly, either is a good choice, but I would go with a 5/8 blade, and for the price, I do not think you can beat the Boker.
Really and truly, I'd just pick a razor that appeals to you. It's like a golf club. when you stand over a golf club, if it looks great to you, the chances of success are much better.
If you have a razor that's visually appealing to you, and sharp, you should be fine.
Good luck!