Thread: Has anybody heard anything more about Hart razors?

Originally Posted by mparker762

With a few modifications the Hart will be a very good razor.

Edit: And, umm, *sounding* authoritative is a lot easier than *being* authoritative...

This is great

Just read the shave reviews over at B&B...

Off to SRD to shop for another Dovo.

not to sound like a deal breaker, but imo Dovo is not the best thing one can buy. I have heard good things about Bismark but that's about the only razor made by dovo that I have heard anyone praise.

It's not so much of a deal breaker... It just other than custom razors, I rarely hear anything good said (consistantly) about almost any razor. One of the easiest ways I've seen to pick a fight here is to say razor X is better than razor Y. After that people come out of the woodwork to defend or attack (and usually both). It seems the only thing I have to go on are impressions of what I think might be a good shave for me. I sift through the forums looking for clear manufacturing flaws (the Harts, the older TIs--though I've heard that new TIs are better but still have issues--still true?--etc...) So for me the question is do I want something full hollow (or extra full) or something with more steel in it. I am now of a mind that MP762 is correct and that it's better to try to find something that is sharp (and stays sharp) and to make sure my technique is good.

Originally Posted by mainaman

not to sound like a deal breaker, but imo Dovo is not the best thing one can buy. I have heard good things about Bismark but that's about the only razor made by dovo that I have heard anyone praise.

The Dovo Special is also an excellent razor, and the Bergischer Lowe and Prima Klang are outstanding.

Originally Posted by stygian

Just read the shave reviews over at B&B...

Off to SRD to shop for another Dovo.

Where are you seeing the shave reviews? Thanks

They start on about page 12... MP762's heartbreaking review starts on page 13 (sorry about the strop man).

The Dovo Special is also an excellent razor, and the Bergischer Lowe and Prima Klang are outstanding.

The Prima Klang is what I learned how to shave with. That is my default purchase if I don't come up with anything better. I know it's a excellent blade and it gives me a fantastic shave (when I don't screw up the edge).

Originally Posted by stygian

They start on about page 12... MP762's heartbreaking review starts on page 13 (sorry about the strop man).

Oh, I thought you saw someone actually do a full review. Thanks

Originally Posted by stygian

The Prima Klang is what I learned how to shave with. That is my default purchase if I don't come up with anything better. I know it's a excellent blade and it gives me a fantastic shave (when I don't screw up the edge).

I am working in charlotte, BTW
Here are outstanding choices. I just choose (should be here today) a 7/8 Friodur based on the same way you are researching. There is a thread somewhere that says "name your closest shaver" and another that says "name your top three shavers". Both of those have the Friodur in there quite a bit.

Another outstanding choice I am getting ready to buy (maybe today) is a filarmonica doble temple I have not heard anyone say anything bad about this razor.

Sounds to me like you are wanting one of those mystical razors that just blows everyone away. These are 2 that I have found that are not custom that everyone seems to love. Puma/Double duck/Le croix/are some others with stellar reviews. I hope this helps you. I think you look into things the same way I do by what you are saying.