Thread: Looking for a Dovo

My first one came with a warped blade which no amount of honing will remedy - that got consigned to the practice pile since TOBS were too stubborn to admit anything was wrong with it and take it back (note: their salesmen are NOT barbers!).

This one of those reasons why newbies should buy one honed by a pro: he'll be in position to send it back and send a good one instead.

I have just won a Bismarck Registered Antique Straight Razor, made in Solingen germany.

Weren't you going to order the dovo?

Dear urSus,
I have ordered dovo 2 days ago. and the same is accidentally won by me at $12.99. what to do? I have to purchase it. Its an accident nothing else

The pictures are too poor to evaluate it completely. Looks okay except the wedge is at an angle. You'll see the condition yourself when you get it. Basically, you can decide to keep it (either as shaver, knife or decoration), or sell it forward.

Get it at least professionally honed if you'll decide to shave with it. Whether you want it get it cleaned/polished/restored depends on the condition and how much you are willing to pay for it.

SRD, among other shops and members (check the classifieds), does honing and you could ask them if they also do cleaning/polishing.

Anyway, you have one shave-ready razor coming to you. I hope you best of luck to your first shave with it. While it is in transit, read up on tips for your first shave from the wiki.

Thanks to all you guys(ursus, stubear and straightrazor13) for the valuable tips.
@Hotpot: Was there any custom clearance you had to pay or was the package delivered to doorstep?