Thread: Newbie buying first razor

Leor,

Those are all excellent choices. In fact, my first str8 razor was a Dovo "Black Star." I'm quite pleased with it.

However, you needn't spend as much as a "Black Star" costs to get a good quality razor. The Dovo "Best Quality" as well as the Dovo "Special" are just as good and will deliver years of close, smooth and comfortable shaves. The difference in the prices of the Dovos you have selected is not the quality of the razor blade, but the etchings on the blade itself and/or the type of scale or handle that the blade is attached to.

Keep in mind that your first razor purchase ought to be be a package or combo set. At the minimum you want to get a good quality razor and strop. So whatever razor you finally decide to purchase get it as part of a combo. Personally, I would opt for the 3" strop option. I did--and it has worked out just fine for me.

And yes, those are all reputable vendors. My suggestion would be for you to buy everything from one vendor as a package, though. It's cheaper in the long run.

Ultimately, however, the choice is yours. I am certain that whatever Dovo 3" strop combo set you decide to purchase, it will be a good one.

Take care--and smooth shaving.