Hi,

I am new to SRP and to straight razing in general. I am looking to purchase my first razor and after doing a good amount of reading I think I know what I want. Since this is my first razor I am probably going to go with a round point 5/8" hollow ground blade. I am still deciding though on what specific model to get. Basically, my only qualifications for the blade are the aforementioned specifications and a wooden scale. Do you guys have any suggestions for razors that meet this criteria?


I really like the look of the Dovo Diamant (pictured below). This is probably my first choice.
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Another razor that I also liked the look of was the Dovo Inox with a wood scale.
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I definitely would appreciate any other suggestions for razors or feedback on these razors that I have found or on razors with wood scales in general (as they don't seem to be as popular).

My second question, after selecting a razor, is where to purchase it? I have been looking around (Google searches) at places that sell razors. I was just wondering which stores are most trusted/approved of by this community. Straight Razor Designs seems to be a good place, especially as one of the owners helped create this forum. Are there any other suggested places?

And my final question has to do with inventory stock. I have noticed (at least for the Diamant) that most stores don't currently have it in stock. I have been waiting for about 2 1/2 months and am not sure if I can wait much longer. I think it has something to do with Dovo being behind in their shipments or something. Has anyone else experienced this kind of issue before? How long did you have to wait? Is it worth waiting?


(Sorry for the long post)