Dovo Perlex? or Dovo Micarta?

**walker34** · 05-07-2010, 01:24 AM

I am currently in the market for a new high end razor. After using my 2 straights I bought pretty cheaply I am sold on the straight razor shave. The 2 I am looking at are the Dovo Perlex
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or a Dovo Micarta
Vintage Blades LLC::Dovo Straight Razors::Dovo Stainless Steel Straight Razors::Dovo Ivory Micarta, 5/8" Stainless Steel Straight Razor - Professionally Honed

Have any of you ever owned or used one of these blades? If so what did you like? Hate? about these razors. Any help would be appreciated.

**Joed** · 05-07-2010, 01:38 AM

I've got the micarta and CarrieM has the pearlex. Both are good shavers.

**walker34** · 05-07-2010, 01:47 AM

Great pictures, Joed. It seems i'm really starting to like the Micarta thanks to your pictures.

**Joed** · 05-07-2010, 02:01 AM

Do be aware the the scales are a bit thicker than on the 'standard' razor but they are still fine.

**jhenry** · 05-07-2010, 02:07 AM

I think either would be a fine shaver. I own a Dovo "Black Star" (Carbon) and a Henckels Friodur (Stainless) and I love both of them. I also own a Dovo "Red Solingen" with Red micarta scales like those on the Dovo Ivory Stainless and like how they fit in my hand when I am shaving with it.

The real difference, imho, is whether you want to go with carbon steel or stainless steel. The carbon steel is a bit easier to hone, if you diy, but the stainless steel will supposedly hold an edge longer after it is honed.

Just my 2 cents.

**Pabster** · 05-07-2010, 02:14 AM

Tough call on this one. They both shave well, but I think the Perlex is a pretty site day after day and there is something to say about that. No knock on the Micarta, it is a good shave as well.

Both take an edge well as long as you have the right tools to make it so.

Pabster

**MrDavid** · 05-07-2010, 02:15 AM

I have the Perlex along with a few Ebony Dovo's and their Bergischer. The Perlex is a fine razor - good balance, nice goldwash, and the blade takes a great edge quickly and easily. Either one is a fine choice; I like the Perlex.

**Stubear** · 05-07-2010, 08:55 AM

I've got a couple of DOVO's and I've seen probably 50-60 of them in the flesh, and they're all well made and look good. Mine are great shavers as well!

All I can suggest is go with the one that catches your eye!

Good luck and keep us posted!

**coachmike** · 05-07-2010, 02:14 AM

I have the perlex. It was my very first new razor purchase. I think it's a great little shaver but i did not use it very long as i found that I prefer larger blades. Everyone i know that has one , likes it very much. talking about it makes me want to take it out and use it for the mornings shave as to remind me of when i first started to shave.

You really won't go wrong with either one.

**USMCChaps** · 08-02-2012, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Joed

I've got the micarta and CarrieM has the pearlex. Both are good shavers.

joe is that like a sealed wood? I have seen others and it always looked like a plastic scales not wood but your pic shows otherwise?

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