Quote Originally Posted by jabeile View Post
What's the difference between half hallow and full hallow.. is one better than the other?
Hi Jabeile,

I agree with everyone above; buy from a dedicated razor vendor, not from Amazon.

Nobody expressed an opinion on the grinds, so I'll give mine. The more hollow the grind, the touchier the shave. Half-hollow, quarter-hollow, and wedge grinds are a little more forgiving to beginner shavers. Full-hollows are the commonest ones on the market now. I have and shave with full hollows, but also have (and prefer) a quarter-hollow and a wedge.

The only drawback to the SRD offer is that they don't have any Dovo Best half-hollows. There's a vendor in Florida that sells professionally honed Dovo Best half-hollows for $70.00. Here's the link: Dovo "Best Quality" Straight Razors

I wouldn't worry too much about return policies. If you start with a good blade it holds its value pretty well.

In fact, I'm interested enough in a Dovo Best half-hollow that I'll back you up if that's what you get your dad. If it doesn't work out for him I'll buy it for what you paid.

Best wishes.