Thread: shave 3...

Originally Posted by bharner

Nothing wrong with them but there are definitely better blades out there.

I am not sure I quite agree with this claim.

A well honed Dovo is a superb shaver, new or old.
I just shaved the other day with my Bergischer Löwe from Dovo, and the result was just
as good as with other more renowned classics like Puma's Engels's or Deutsch

Originally Posted by Steveorocks

What would you suggest?

I like the personna blades and the Gillette 7 o clock blades. The Wilkinson sword blades are Sharp but irritate my face. A lot of the vendors sell sample packs of blades. I recommend going that way.

Oh, and Birnardo, he's using Dovo DE blades, not a Dovo straight. While I've not yet shaved with a Dovo straight, I've heard nothing but praise for them.

Originally Posted by Birnando

I am not sure I quite agree with this claim.

A well honed Dovo is a superb shaver, new or old.
I just shaved the other day with my Bergischer Löwe from Dovo, and the result was just
as good as with other more renowned classics like Puma's Engels's or Deutsch

I think he was talking about the Dovo brand disposable blades.

To the OP:
I would suggest finding a vintage blade vendor and getting a beginner set-up if you want to step up to a straight. All you really need to get started is a shave-ready razor and a strop. That will keep you going for a while.

Originally Posted by bharner

Oh, and Birnardo, he's using Dovo DE blades, not a Dovo straight. While I've not yet shaved with a Dovo straight, I've heard nothing but praise for them.

My bad buddy. Sorry for the confusion

Originally Posted by Birnando

My bad buddy. Sorry for the confusion

It's all good. But if you want to send me a Puma and a Dovo to compare, I won't complain .

To the op, try a blade sample pack and find something you like. Then, when you've got more money, grab a regular straight. I used my Dovo exclusively for two or so months then bought a vintage razor and poor man's strop from whippeddog and one from holli4pirating. Two razors and a strop for under 90 bucks when all was said and done.
Now, 9 months into it I've got 4 straights that are shave ready and another 4 that aren't. I've also got a set of hones and an enjoyable hobby that I can enjoy without having to hire a babysitter.

+1 on the blade sample pack...
I like feathers then Gillette 7-o-clock Yellow

It sounds like I should just go but a true straight blade. The dovo flowing looks nice and my birthday is next month. :-)

I have spent the past hour watching you tube videos on how to build a proper lather, I so was not doing it right, so for shave 4 tomorrow morning I hope to have a proper lather and much better results.

Originally Posted by Steveorocks

It sounds like I should just go but a true straight blade. The dovo flowing looks nice and my birthday is next month. :-)

I have a Dovo Flowing, it is very nice.

I shaved on a Dovo shavette for 6 months and I got pretty damn good at it. No nicks or gashes. It takes a few shaves in to get the hang of it and I believe it is good for moving into straight down the road. I made the transition from shavette to straight pretty easily but I was reading the forums on here and learned that way. Good luck no matter what choice you make, the blood will stop at some point. Also, a straight is an excellent shave and investment so when you are ready take the plunge.