Thread: Whipped Dog or Dovo Best Quality

Hi all!

About a month ago my dad got me a wet shaving kit as a gift (badger brush, pre-shave oil, shaving cream,) and I loved it! Even using my plain old boring Schick Hydro I feel I was getting a closer shave and really cutting back on the razor burn. Needless to say, evidenced by me joining this forum, I have been researching getting into straight razors or DE razors (Look at me using abbreviations and stuff like a seasoned veteran ). Now I have been doing a lot of research and know I am in for my fair share of nicks and cuts but something just really intrigues me about the old fashioned straight edge razor. That being said I'm trying not to break the bank and did get a little bit back from my tax return so I'm going to jump on the straight razor train!
What would you guys recommend? A brand new Dovo "Best Quality" & Strop kit or a Whipped Dog razor & Strop kit? Is newer better or just the same as a shave ready from Whipped Dog?

Welcome to SRP

I would go with one of SRD's starter kits if I was starting again. However Whipped dog sharpness vs SRD is almost always close to the same with SRD having the advantage. The main difference is appearance; new from SRD will be factory new other than honing, sight unseen with flaws from whipped dog won't be pretty, but his sight unseen will usually look pretty good.

Jonathan

+1

Larry at WD sends out pretty respectable stuff, in decent shape, that won't set you back if you find this isn't for you. Shoot him an email, tell him where you are and what you're interested in.

Lynn's a straight shooter also, so either way you'll win. The BQ I received from SRD is an outstanding razor.

And eventually, you'll do both. It's just a question of when.


And

If I were to do it all over again I would not go with the Dovo. If you prefer to go with a brand-new razor, Why not expand your choices to include a new Ralpf Aust from SRP. Currently inventory appears to be a problem however I suspect if you contact them they may be able to assist. The Dovo Best quality is a decent shaver however it would not be my first choice if I were doing it all over again. The Aust razor seems more interesting o me. And one that I would be more likely to remain interested in in the long run.

Dovo best quality.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Dovo best quality.

James.

I agree, why buy low end and have to buy again later when you need quality.

I started with the WD and it was perfect. Gave me everything I needed initially to see if I liked it. The razor was fugly but sharp and I haven't used it in months since getting upgrades, but for those guys who decide it's just not for them, it's a small expenditure.

I like dovo, it was my first and collected many since but go with what you can afford. Good luck.

Originally Posted by chapman

Hi all!

About a month ago my dad got me a wet shaving kit as a gift (badger brush, pre-shave oil, shaving cream,) and I loved it! Even using my plain old boring Schick Hydro I feel I was getting a closer shave and really cutting back on the razor burn. Needless to say, evidenced by me joining this forum, I have been researching getting into straight razors or DE razors (Look at me using abbreviations and stuff like a seasoned veteran ). Now I have been doing a lot of research and know I am in for my fair share of nicks and cuts but something just really intrigues me about the old fashioned straight edge razor. That being said I'm trying not to break the bank and did get a little bit back from my tax return so I'm going to jump on the straight razor train!
What would you guys recommend? A brand new Dovo "Best Quality" & Strop kit or a Whipped Dog razor & Strop kit? Is newer better or just the same as a shave ready from Whipped Dog?

Can't go wrong either way. Both are reputable dealers. It boils down to whether or not a new setup will motivate you to persevere. If you get the SRD kit, please pay the extra money to get a 3" strop so you won't have to learn the more difficult X pattern of stropping!

I noticed that you said your Schick Hydro was boring, which means that it does the job for you. I got interested in DEs and straights because the Gillette multiblades and cartridges really irritated my face and Schicks were worse. DEs solved my problem and I got into straights because DEs did the job but bored me.

I will tell you that I have a Dovo Best Quality razor and it is an outstanding shaver.

My first razor was a brand new Dovo "Best Quality". I have no regrets. I wouldn't buy sight unseen anything from anybody.