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    Default Dovo or Thiers Issard

    On this moment i am a saftey razor guy. Soon i will buy a straight razor.
    Tell me, Dovo or Thiers Issard. I have no idea, i have found a shop that sells both razors and before i visit this shop i like to know your favorit straight razor.
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    In my mind, both are quality products. The big question is do these razor's come honed? If not, you would need to send it to someone to have a good hone put on it. Scratch that, even if they do come "honed" you might be best served to send it to someone to have it honed anyway to allow you to start the journey with a great edge vs a so-so edge that may hinder your progress as well as your enjoyment.

    This post might be best served in Newbie's corner as more folks will get a look at it and be able to provide their thoughts as well. One of the Mods might be able to provide an assist here.

    Enjoy and good luck

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    Hi Peer, welcome to the site.

    I think most here will recommend you purchase a shave ready razor from the classifieds rather than a new one.

    I know it will be a bit of a hassle with overseas shipping, but there are members in Holland, and all over Europe for that matter, that might help out.

    You will save money, and receive a razor that is ready to shave. Shave ready is very important, and almost no new razor is going to be shave ready.

    There are many things to learn about shaving with a straight razor, and the process takes time. Most, if not all,shops that sell straight razors don't know how to hone them and the staff doen't use them anyway.

    More that a razor is needed anyway. A strop is a must before each shave. After a few weeks a razor will need to be honed.

    So I would advise you to purchase a vintage, shave ready razor so you don't become discouraged from the very beginning. It can be difficult enough just learning to use a straight and you should not be handicapped with a dull blade.

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    I post it in the wrong forum i guess, anyway thanks for your reply.

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    I have visit a lot of internet shops that sell these razors, they show a nice picture and a price.
    Maybe its very dificult to tell me what is the right one for me, but every one has his favorit.
    I hope that before i enter the shop (Antwerpen, Belgium) i get some good advise.

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    There is a Thiers Issard in the classifieds now and it is a very very nice razor at a good price. $200 for this one would be well worth the money.
    Thiers Issard ‘Eagle’ 6/8 round point with Red Stamina scales and fancy file work spine. - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

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    Moved thread to correct forum so it will get the attention it deserves...

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    Thank you.

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    I have and shave with both. I feel TI takes a better edge and gives a closer shave more consistently. The TI also has more heft and feels better in my hand.

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    ditto on the shave ready advice.and i would be carefull abought buying a shave ready on ebay some ( not all) are anything but. as to dovo or ti buy what appeals to your hand and eye. straight razor shaveing takes time to learn not only the shaveing part but the upkeep on the razor ,stroping honeing exc.

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