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    Default Dovo synthetic?

    Saw this product on amazon. Haven't found any reviews for it anywhere (except the two on the page itself). Doesn't exist in SRP's razor DB either.

    Amazon.com: Dovo Synthetic White Folding Straight Razor DV100587: Sports & Outdoors


    Does anyone know about this product?

    Thank you.

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    What is your question? This is a basic Dovo Best Quality 5/8 in a white handle.

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    That appears to be your run of the mill Dovo Best Quality. The synthetic element are the plastic scales.

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    Theseus
    What you are calling a run of the mill razor is a good, reliable, is my daily razor ,can give ya a close BBS if you let Lynn hone it and take proper care of it! I try others now and then , but is always my go-to razor, Thanks to Lynn! It is a great quality product for the money.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mwnc252 View Post
    Theseus
    What you are calling a run of the mill razor is a good, reliable, is my daily razor ,can give ya a close BBS if you let Lynn hone it and take proper care of it! I try others now and then , but is always my go-to razor, Thanks to Lynn! It is a great quality product for the money.
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    By using the words run of the mill I was in no way saying that the Dovo was not a high quality instrument. It was being used to describe it as a base model razor. No fancy bone scales, no gold wash, no worked spine, etc... I have a Best Quality honed by Lynn and it is indeed a wonderful shaver. In fact I just shaved with it today(check SOTD). Once again, great razor but it is still a base Dovo.

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    I shaved this morning also with my Dovo base 5/8 Blond. It holds the edge well for the money. I also have a Dovo Bismark, but I still go back to the base Dovo ! At least we are on the same page.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bubahotep View Post
    Saw this product on amazon. Haven't found any reviews for it anywhere
    ....snip....
    Dovo Synthetic White Folding Straight Razor
    ....snip...
    Does anyone know about this product?
    Yep... I have a couple of these not too shabby a shaver....
    Dovo Best Quality 5/8 in a white handle.

    Dovo makes many razors some are scaled in bone
    some in horn, some in wood. The plastic scales
    are very serviceable but are much less expensive....
    They might look like ivory which is illegal to sell. The
    seller might have been scolded by Amazon if they referred to
    the scales as ivory (the color) in the past.

    The listed price looks like a good price but
    do compare with "shave ready" professional
    honed razors. The factory edge from Dovo is
    tolerable but not at the same level as a professionally
    honed edge.

    One of the make it break it aspects to
    open razor shaving is a quality smooth and sharp
    edge. A dull edge and your face and you will hate the
    razor. Yes, It is possible to take a chance and shave with
    the factory edge then send the razor out in a month or two
    for a tune up.

    A beginner is often advised to get a "shave ready" professionally
    sharpened edge at least once perhaps twice as they learn.

    At about $20+shipping the fee is well worth it. A quality work horse
    combination hone costs about three times that and adding a
    deluxe finisher to the game doubles that to six or seven trips
    to a honemaster.

    A honemaster will do one important thing that is often
    overlooked. He will correctly set the bevel. Once the
    bevel is correctly set maintaining the edge gets much
    easier.

    Edit: do see the WiKi above for beginner hints.
    Do look at some of the full kits that include
    a strop. You will need to strop your razor each
    day so get a good one (need not be expensive).
    Last edited by niftyshaving; 09-30-2011 at 06:50 PM.

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    Default Thanks.

    All your inputs are much appreciated. I am a newbie and they helped me a lot.

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