Thread: Yet to start. Doing my research :)

Just a few minutes and I've gotten great info. Thanks guys!

I'm liking the Dovo Red "Bismark" 6/8" Good starter razor? Something I could be happy with for a long time? I'll be looking at the reviews as well

Originally Posted by nissassagame

I'm liking the Dovo Red "Bismark" 6/8" Good starter razor? Something I could be happy with for a long time? I'll be looking at the reviews as well

the Bismark is a great razor, you will be happy with it.

Welcome!

+1 for the Bismarck. I have one in black scales and its a really great shaver..!

I also agree that you shouldnt start honing until you know how to shave and are comfortable with all that entails, like stropping, lathering, face prep, the actual shave and post shave treatment.

If you get the Bismarck from SRD it will definately be shave ready and they also do beginners kits that come with a strop, brush, mug and soap as well. Thats a really great way to start out..!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Originally Posted by Stubear

Welcome!

+1 for the Bismarck. I have one in black scales and its a really great shaver..!

I also agree that you shouldnt start honing until you know how to shave and are comfortable with all that entails, like stropping, lathering, face prep, the actual shave and post shave treatment.

If you get the Bismarck from SRD it will definately be shave ready and they also do beginners kits that come with a strop, brush, mug and soap as well. Thats a really great way to start out..!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Thanks Stubear. I'm looking into SRD right now and looking at "Best Quality" DOVO right now. I'll definately look at a good kit as well

Originally Posted by nissassagame

I'm liking the Dovo Red "Bismark" 6/8" Good starter razor? Something I could be happy with for a long time?

Maybe. Absolutely.

Here is my review: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...6-8-black.html. Two things that concern me about this razor as a starter razor: It is really beautiful, and having to take off the goldwash because you forgot to dry it properly would be a shame; and it has no jimps and a filigree tang - nothing to worry about if you already know how to strop, or always keep your hands dry when shaving.

That said, sure, go for it. But keep in mind that for similar money, you can get two 'Best Quality' Dovos in different sizes, with jimps, and without goldwash - the better deal if you ask me (not least because you can keep one for comparison purposes for some time, or in case one needs to be re-honed). You should have little difficulty getting most of your money back when re-selling the BQs later.

Good luck,
Robin

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Maybe. Absolutely.

Here is my review: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...6-8-black.html. Two things that concern me about this razor as a starter razor: It is really beautiful, and having to take off the goldwash because you forgot to dry it properly would be a shame; and it has no jimps and a filigree tang - nothing to worry about if you already know how to strop, or always keep your hands dry when shaving.

That said, sure, go for it. But keep in mind that for similar money, you can get two 'Best Quality' Dovos in different sizes, with jimps, and without goldwash - the better deal if you ask me (not least because you can keep one for comparison purposes for some time, or in case one needs to be re-honed). You should have little difficulty getting most of your money back when re-selling the BQs later.

Good luck,
Robin

Thanks Berlin. Good things to consider here for sure. I have never stropped before and have never shaved using a straight either. Looks like if I want to get the Bismark, i'll need to know how to dry it properly and strop properly first, if I want to keep it in great condition? I'll have a look at the "Best Quality". Thanks again.

Hi Dave,

Where are you in Alberta? There's a local shop here in
Calgary that should have what you need to get started:

Rasage Poulin

They carry Thiers-Issard razors, so if you have your heart
set on a DOVO the Canadian retailer you want would be:

Fendrihan

If you're in the Calgary area and need some honing done
or are interested in some tips to get started let me know!

Regards and ,

- Scott

Originally Posted by sebell

Hi Dave,

Where are you in Alberta? There's a local shop here in
Calgary that should have what you need to get started:

Rasage Poulin

They carry Thiers-Issard razors, so if you have your heart
set on a DOVO the Canadian retailer you want would be:

Fendrihan

If you're in the Calgary area and need some honing done
or are interested in some tips to get started let me know!

Regards and ,

- Scott

I'm In Grande Cache. Closer to Edmonton than Calgary

I'll order online. That's probably my best guess.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Maybe. Absolutely.
....snip
That said, sure, go for it. But keep in mind that for similar money, you can get two 'Best Quality'....snip...

+1 on this. A second razor is a good thing, a superior
strop is also a good place to put the price difference.
Neither need be fancy -- but full function yes.