Thread: Dovo Mammuth

Hi to all

I was wondering if anyone had experience or thoughts about the Dovo Mammuth razor? I really like the idea of mammoth scales, and the price is around $500. Is the blade / scales worth it? Some reviews say the quality isnt so great., however their website says it is their finest blade - some comments say the blade is good but the construction is poor. How would buying this compare with getting a great blade paired by a professional to Mammoth scales as a custom job? I dont know anyone who sells or makes mammoth scales on their own, and do not know what I should expect to pay for a fine blade and mammoth scales. I'd love normal ivory, but it is a little too soon to support the use of ivory... that is why I like mammoth scales... being so long since mammoth have lived, the mammoth obviously wasnt killed for razor scales.



p.s. I know it is trivial, but I also like the etched Mammoth on the blade.

Thanks,

Andrew

I once owned a couple of these, but sold them both. The ivory is thin and is backed by ebony wood to support them, so the scales are heavy. The razor is unbalanced as a result. I think you would be better off buying 5,10,15, vintage blades, select one that shaves the way you like and have it rescaled. The Dovo blade on this razor is a standard blade dressed up in gold and a nice etch. Nothing special.

thanks, appreciate your feedback. Andrew

IMO - for the money you're spending, I'd take the time and find a really nice vintage razor, a big Sheffield blade, or something other in the vintage area. I've heard many mixed reviews about that Mammoth blade, and while I have two Dovo's and they're nice, they don't compare to the vintage blades, or some of the nicer new Thiers Issard's, the Dorko's, the CV, Whacker's, and the list goes on...that's just my opinion, YMMV....

I would not pay that kind of price for a set of scales only.
For that kind of money you can get better blade(s)

Originally Posted by AndrewJM

Hi to all

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I'd love normal ivory, but it is a little too soon to support the use of ivory... that is why I like mammoth scales... being so long since mammoth have lived, the mammoth obviously wasnt killed for razor scales.



Thanks,

Andrew

,,,,,,,your right they were not killed for razor scales; they were killed for "Uhh-Taah's", that's caveman talk for hand tools. Their tusks/ivory were used to make primative flutes, shelter & I bet there were a few necklaces of mammoth ivory on caveladies who earned them.

I'm willing to bet if a caveman had come across an old Wade & Butcher with busted scales, he would have slapped some mammoth ivory on it.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

,,,,,,,your right they were not killed for razor scales; they were killed for "Uhh-Taah's", that's caveman talk for hand tools. Their tusks/ivory were used to make primative flutes, shelter & I bet there were a few necklaces of mammoth ivory on caveladies who earned them.

I'm willing to bet if a caveman had come across an old Wade & Butcher with busted scales, he would have slapped some mammoth ivory on it.

Lord Thunderin' Jesus...think I'm going to have to call 911, think something just busted inside me I laughed so hard.....

Have a look at what Mammoth Ivory sells for…then comment or make a decision…
Mammoth Bark Ivory Scales

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

Have a look at what Mammoth Ivory sells for…then comment or make a decision…
Mammoth Bark Ivory Scales

A set of precut 1/8" 6x2 from mammoth ivory is $60 usd

Originally Posted by mainaman

A set of precut 1/8" 6x2 from mammoth ivory is $60 usd

Do tell where we can find it for this price.