Thread: VOTE: Black or Blond

I'm gonna get one of these for my first starter razor. I'm torn between the two, and I'll go with which ever of the two I like most, but just for fun I'm putting it to a vote. Which one looks better, black or blond?

sinse theres no option for brunette ill go with the blonde :P

I like the black. It just looks... a little more badass somehow.

Those do not appear to be identical. The 'blonde' so to speak appears to be wider than the black handled Dovo. Perhaps it is just the picture, but the blonde looks to be 6/8 if the black handled one is a standard 5/8.

The shoulder on the blonde looks to be double, whereas the black handled one is single.

If these points are true, I would personally go for the blonde. If they are identical in all ways other than the colour of the handle, then it will make very little difference and it is really down to you!

I would rescale it anyway as I am not a fan of plastics, although if you are basing your decision to select one of the razors soley based on looks as your OP enquires, I prefer the black handle as it has a third pin.

Most important thing is you buy the razor shave ready, and get a decent strop, brush and soap or cream.

Personally, I'd go for the black.

But you also have the option of rescaling it, as Scipio says. Gssixgun does excellent re-scaling, just check out his posts for some of the work he has done..!

SRD also sell scale kits, and so does The Invisible Edge here in the UK, so you can buy a set and rescale it yourself.

I prefer the blone -- I think it looks more elegant.

The black one. Pure and simple. The black one gives a more classic look, and yet still has a sinister, tough, and masculine effect; All at the same time. The black scales do it all.

Based on the colour choices alone, there was a time when I definitely would have went with the black. My first razor was black and yes, it's a classic, go-to colour. Since that time, however, I've accumulated so many razors with black scales that they now look boring to me. Still, if you've yet to be overwhelmed by black razors, I say go for the black.

Ah, the Betty vs. Veronica debate. It even crosses over to razors.

My first straight was the blonde, just like that in 5/8.
+1 on Scipio's comment about making sure you get it shave ready, and get a good brush, soap/cream, etc. Mine came from Vintage Blades and was honed by Mr. Abrams. I got it in a set with brush, strop, soap mug, etc. I have been very happy with it, and still use it on a regular basis. All things being equal though, it really comes down to what color you like the best.

Get both. I know you want to.