Thread: Dilemma

I've been shaving the past three months with a Dovo Shavette and I believe it has helped with getting my technique down. I am sure that there will be a learning curve with a straight razor as well.
I just recieved from Straight Razor Designs two beautiful Dovos. A Prima and a Bismarck. So my dilemma is which one to try out first.
The Bismarck has a nice heavy, solid feel to it which might be a little different than I am used to. The Prima has an almost feather type of weight. It could be a little more easier to use.
So, I am open to suggestions on this. Tomorrow is the big day.

Decisions decisions...lol. Could always go eenie meenie miny mo...lol.

I think that either one will give you a fine shave. It sounds as if you are feeling a bit more comfortable with the Prima, so I would go with that for a couple of days and then try the Bismarck.

Either way, you have two great razors and can't really go wrong.

I say the Prima. It is a little closer to what you have been using in shape.

The Bismark, having a thumb notch requires a little more attention on the strop. It's a joy to hold/shave with the notch, but a little more "difficult" to strop square.

Embrace the RAD, I see you haven't been shy with that! lol

Send them to me, I'll be more than happy to break them in!!

prima, you've already made your decision, it's obvious in your words

I used a shavette and went to a Bismark. Not a bad difference minus the weight but I wouldn't trade my Bismark for anything.

That's right mate, man up and pick one, strop the living daylights out'a it and shave, shave as you've never shaved before!!
Oh, and by the way, have a great time doin' it!!

Just my own perverse brain at work here.

Your Friend and servant, J.Doc' tinkersd of SRP

use them both, one for each side of your face lol problem solved (hope im not to late on this)

-dan-

Gentlemen-

I went with the Prima. The result was a superb shave. Not a nick to be had. Absolutely no razor burn. I think the reason that I did not have a BBS is due to just the difference of the size from the shavette. Little bit of stubble on different areas of the neck. I am pretty sure that if I had a couple more minutes I would have made a third pass and clean them up. Not be as I had to rush out and take the daughter to school
Really enjoyed the experience though. Will keep with the Prima for a while longer to familiarize myself with it. Then on to Herr Bismarck.

Kindest Regards,
Jochen