Thread: What Dovo razor to choose?

OK, I think I know the answer already, but I'm gonna ask anyways.

Any thoughts on this model? DV-101586 (Centre du Rasoir : Straight razor)

I'm guessing the answer is "can't go wrong with a Dovo". $90 I guess is reasonable for a first razor, yes? Going to have it honed by Centre du Rasoir (they do it for $30).

Hi Ryan
With all due respect, centre du rasoir usually sharpen kitchen knives. Straight razors need to be sharpened by someone who actually shaves with one.

Originally Posted by Supreme

Here is my basic equipment. Beleive it or not, a survived my first straight razor shave. I must admit I did a very good job and made no cuts at all, but the result is not that excellent. I think a made a better shave when I was 16 . I took my time and step by step went trought this amazing experience. But now I have more questions than before. For sure I have to practise my hand and left side of the face is most challenging. One thing is certain, the razor was not sharp enough. I felt the blade tearing hair and no cutting it. I will send the Bismarck to a guy in Croatia to hone it profesionally. Also the strop was not good and as it was new, even after 70 strokes on each side I did not reach the goal of "sheave ready" blade.
Now I can't wait fot hair to grow
Waiting for some help guys

Congrats on surviving your first straight shave unscathed!

I don't think anyone else has picked up on this so I'll mention it even if I'm a bit late to the thread: if your razor wasn't shave-ready when it arrived, don't blame your strop for not making it shave-ready.

The strop's job is not to make a dull razor shave-ready, it is to maintain an already good edge. If your razor didn't have a good edge, then all the stropping in the world wouldn't fix it. That is a job for hones.

Hopefully your honer in Croatia will get it properly honed for you, and you'll be set!

Good luck

Originally Posted by Badgister

Hi Ryan
With all due respect, centre du rasoir usually sharpen kitchen knives. Straight razors need to be sharpened by someone who actually shaves with one.

Well, I'll double check with them tomorrow. Thanks for the info.

I too like the shoulderless razors and will one day have a bismarck. I was about to buy one but finally found a Flowing.
I also like fancy spines.