Dovo Astrale

[Pearlcaster]

I have seen this razor described by some sources as 1/2 hollow and by others as full hollow. Can anyone here settle this discrepancy in the description?

[Jantjeuh]

I have one, and if it is for SURE not a 1/2, I'll see if I take a pic for you tomorrow so you can judge with the pros here.

Fantastic razor however, the best I have, superb shave, but it catches rust quite quickly if you don't pay attention (even if you shave daily with it). But truly fantastic razor.

[aroliver59]

I think there's only one Dovo available presently that's not full hollow ground.It's this one.The "Classic black".

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[Jantjeuh]

Pics as promised

It seemed impossible to take a pic of the actual edge, it's very very thin, but the 'gong razor' I have that was extra hollow or something and was a lot more hollow than the dovo. Not that that helps but..

[Sharp&Shiny]

It is a half hollow & Dovo list it in thier catalogue as such .
Cheers Paul

[Jantjeuh]

Yeah looking at it, I have to agree now after examining the blade. Odd, I always thought this was quite the hollow blade, but comparing it to others where I'm sure they're full hollow etc... yeah, 1/2 sounds about right. But such an excellent shaver.

[aroliver59]

You're right.I stand corrected.That's what's so great about SRP.We learn constantly.

[Pearlcaster]

Thank you all for your help.

[CraigJ]

I have an astrale that I purchased new about 20 years ago. I would describe it as somewhere between 3/4 and full hollow. There sounds like there may be some variation between older and newer astrales.