I am looking for a new razor. I want to try a new one from a respected brand for around $100.
Which is your favorite. Considering, looks, shavability, coolness and value.
Thanks guys
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I am looking for a new razor. I want to try a new one from a respected brand for around $100.
Which is your favorite. Considering, looks, shavability, coolness and value.
Thanks guys
I personally prefer TI, you can their half hollow ground str8s for less than $100
OOH! OOH! I know this one! :y I have both TI and Dovo in my rotation. I have had better luck with the Dovo holding it's edge and better comfort in the shave. And these prices are reasonable, for now. I grab one and run before the Euro catches up! http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...arq%3Dstraight
I bought from both TI and Dovo recently and like both, albeit the Dovo "looks" to be of higher quality.. but that's purely subjective.
Both have gotten sloppy in the production though I think TI has had more severe problems longer. However, as far a blades go TI has the superior product and the superior price too.
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Looks like its a split crowd. If it matters, I'm going with a DOVO. I couldn't tell you why since this will be my first. I guess I just like the way it looks the best. I think I read that they had QC problems once in a while and that tilted the scale a little as well.
Yes, Dovo... But after watching the videos of how they are both made, the TI seems more hand made. Something to be said about that I guess.
I have Dovo three to one; but the TI is also a great shaver.
the Dovo's just feel more substantial and I like that.
I have been thinking of buying a new razor also so I hope you do not mind the piggyback. I have a Dovo 5/8 darkstar and another 7/8 German razor. I have a heavy beard and would like to try a 6/8 blade. I certainly like my 7/8 a lot but would like something smaller. I am assuming I would not be happy with most TI's because most are fully ground. I would appreciate some feedback as well because I am tired of buying razors:w
Thanks,
Richard
Richard,
TI does make a half hollow ground blade I have the 6/8 model and it works wonders. If the razor is well honed and sharp blade you can get a BBS shave no matter what. Honestly I have a TI 4/8 le Dandy hollow ground which can shave my heavy beard like no other 4/8 blade.
Yes a lot of folks and I admit that quality of the scales and pins on the TI are not as good as the DOVO, but IMO the blade of the TI is better than the Dovo and that is more than enough to put as a winner in my book.
I have TI's Dovo's and others in my collection. My experience is that the hollow gound and extra hollow ground razors give me the best shave. My beard is dark and thick. I feel the heft of the TI gives it an edge over all others. Additionaaly, the steel has a very smooth feel to it.
Most of my razors are 5/8's. Ijust picked up a TI' 7/8's that glides through my beard. However, for everyday use the 5/8's is the most versatile.