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So I decided I am going to go ahead with using a straight razor but I was looking at Dovo's razors and finding most are out of stock. Boker, Thiers Isard are also names that come up and I was wondering which are the best razors of the 3 or is it about preference?
They're all great shavers but it's really all about preference. That means you should get one of each!Quote:
Originally Posted by SovietHawk
Do not have that much money lying around! I was just curious because Dovo seems to be sold out in a lot of places I look at but these other companies seem to keep stock but same time are slightly more expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by anthogia
Dovo is probably the largest and best known making razors present day. Certainly they are quality pieces as are the TIs. The others are old names who stopped making razors some time ago and recently resurrected their razor manufacture. Some are the original outfits and some are just bought names. You need to read reports from our members on them and then you make up your mind.
Yeah I was just kidding- lol. Dovo seems to be the starter razor for many- it was for me- as they have the "Best Quality" which only costs like 100 usd. The other ones like you see are more expensive, but imho not of any different or better quality. I have a few of each and personally like the Bokers, but really will not turn up my nose at any of them!Quote:
Originally Posted by SovietHawk
If I had to choose of only those 3 I would say a dovo. Over all quality/value is probably the best over all. If I had a chance to buy a first razor again, knowing what I know now, I would look to get a 6/8 Sheffield 1/2 hollow at a reasonable cost.... Restored shave ready under $200.
For a beginners skill set I feel that would be the best razor in the hands of a beginner. Ymmv
You should also check out the classifieds section on this site, there's some great restored vintage razors that are great shavers for sale.
I have heard Dovo only makes 150 straight razors a day. The new interest in straight razors will bring increased production and some more manufacturers I would imagine. TI are great as well. I don't have a broker so I couldn't comment on it. Get a shave ready vintage then. I have lots of 100 year old razors with a 100 years left to go. They shave as good as a new one. Mine are not for sale, but you can find many here in classifieds or buy new on SRD.
As noted, those are all fine razors, and they carry a pretty price tag.
If you're just starting out and have money to burn, dive in to any one of those pools and have fun. Having said that, don't assume the price tag gets you a shave ready razor. I strongly recommend giving more consideration to the source than the brand name. Buying from one of the well know resellers will yield you a really nice razor to start with, and increase the odds it will be shave ready. The Classifieds are a great place to start.. Good selection, across price ranges, reputable people with the desire to foster growth in the hobby. So it's more likely shave ready, really is.
Buy Vintage,mint, off the SRP Classifieds.Not dissin dovo,but in the past 6mos, have been many issues by SRP members.
Would not be my recomendation at this time.JMO
The Dovo's being out of stock is frustrating. IMHO they are the best bang for the buck if you want a new razor. However, for a little more money a whole new world of razors surface. For the same money or even less you can find good vintage razors whose quality rivals the "whole new world" class of razors and you are usually helping out a straight razor brother at the same time.
welcome to srp, where everything is about preference...
I cannot comment on the trio you've mentioned, since of the three I've only tried Dovo, of which I have 3 different models and like them all ( my first razor was a Dovo BQ). but if you are bent on buying only new and not vintage, I would suggest adding to your consideration Revisors, some of which (mainly the 5/8s) are reasonably priced for a beginner razor. I am very happy with my 6/8 Revisor.
Having been in the same situation as you only a few weeks ago I ended up with a Ralf Aust ($99.00) but I bought mine in a shaving set. Before buying I read some really impressive reviews both in U.S. and German forums. Mine was shave ready and I've gotten along fine with it considering the lack of experience I have. I've since bought a nice Dovo to go along with it. No complaints with either.