Difference between Dovo Best Quality and Tortoise

Hey guys,

I'm considering buying the Best Quality. Is there a big difference between the Best Quality and the Tortoise? Is it worth the extra money?

thanks!

JF

More craftsman ship and better scale maerial in the Best Quality Tortoise, the steel is probably the same. I would ask Lynn/Don about the steel though.

Personally, I love the looks of the tortoise. Just enough ornament without seeming frilly, and much more interesting than the Best Quality. I've also heard that the tortoise are much better made. I would get one myself except I really don't like round points.

I have two tortoise and one Best, all 5/8 and round point. I'd say the only difference is the ornamentation. The Best is the best shaver of the group at the present moment, but I think a little attention from my hones would probably change that. For me, the beauty of the razor is in how it performs, and if I had it to do over again I'd probably forego the extra expense and get the Best.

I do recall reading somewhere that all the carbon steel Dovo's use the same steel. As to whether one model has better craftsmanship than another... I think you'll only find the normal variations from one mass produced razor to another regardless of which model you look at.

I have a Dovo 'Best quality' that I use as a travel razor and, to give it it's due, it's a cracking razor and holds an edge well.

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Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I do recall reading somewhere that all the carbon steel Dovo's use the same steel. As to whether one model has better craftsmanship than another... I think you'll only find the normal variations from one mass produced razor to another regardless of which model you look at.

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I was looking a day or so back and saw three:

• carbon steel from Germany
• carbon silver steel from Sweeden
• stainless steel.

It was some time back so I would revisit the Dovo web site
and look at the full line of razors.

Dups,

The Best gives a superb shave; it was my first straight I bought when I got back onto straight shaving, and it remains one of my favourites.

I have got the Tortoise, too, but if you are on a budget, you won't go wrong with the Best :)

'Best' regards

Russ

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Originally Posted by Dups

Hey guys,

I'm considering buying the Best Quality. Is there a big difference between the Best Quality and the Tortoise? Is it worth the extra money?

thanks!

JF

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I would be real surprised if the blades were fundamentally different, as these are mass produced-- I think the difference is in the etching, goldleaf, and scales.

So the extra money is about how the razor looks, vs. the quality of the blade.

Just a note on the goldwash-- it is very thin and will eventually wear off unless you are careful-- esp. if you ever polish the blade with metal polish, so be careful about that.

I prefer a shiny blade vs. goldwash, so I just polish away...(I have the Dovo with ebony scales)

-Chief

Just as an update, I just bought two razors, a strop, cr0 and some lapping film.
I got this one from Seraphim Stainless 11/16 worked back with MOP scales - Badger & Blade (sorry if this isn't allowed) and a Electric Cutlery razor from the classifieds here. I can't wait to receive them! I'm also waiting for my first puck of Tabac soap.Thanks for all the comments guys!

JF

I have both Best Quality & Tortoise (Special) - the Best Quality is 1/2 hollow ground but has slightly warped edge so honing is awkward. No problems with Tortoise (Special) which is of course full hollow.

Stuart