Thread: Dovo "Special" Tortoise - Best Beginning Straight

I have 3 Dovos. (Special, Bismark and Bergischer Lowe) While the Bis and BL are far more attractive, the Special shaves and holds an edge just as well. All 3 are in my rotation.

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I think if you buy Dovo razors from a good supplier, i.e. one who carefully inspects and even hones each razor you can't go wrong. However, Dovos bought from non-specialist vendors, chain stores etc may have serious quality issues. In the last 3 weeks I have seen two new base model Dovo 5/8 razors with frowns and heel hooks. Good suppliers will screen these out but those that lack straight razor knowledge don't know what to look for and can sell you a defective blade.

As always, caveat emptor. If you don't know anything about how to check for razor problems, take someone along who does or only buy from good retailers who stand behind their products.