Here’s a Dovo that arrived in worse shape. The customer was immediately notified. I explained “I could replace the scales no charge with some scales off an old razor.” (The vintage plastic material was much stronger and nicer than the new plastic anyway, even used triple stacked washers to dress it up.)

After the scales had been replaced it was on to the hones. The point is, if you plan on providing services for others be prepared to “hone” your customer service skills. Good luck


Bevel set on 1K Chosera no tape.


Good consistent work horse coticule.


Final finish a few passes on a vintage J-nat barber hone. Shave test positive.