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Considering the following razors, Dovo Best Quality 5/8 or 3/4, Dovo Tortoise 5/8 or 3/4, Dovo Ebony Silver Steel 5/8, or Boker Edelweiss 5/8 bone. All are round points so that is a requirement for me. Yes the scales are different, but scales don't do the cutting. So let's talk steel. Which do you consider to have the best steel? Smoothest cutting? Balance?
Plan to buy before the 15th. Give me your best experiences.
Thanks. :medvl:
Most any razor, properly honed and taken care of, will give you a good shave and last you a lifetime.
But Man, that Boker sure is beautiful! That's how I'd make my choice.
Namaste,
Morty -_-
idk if this is your first razor or if you already own a few. But the Dovo Best quality was my first razor. And its a great shaver for a great price. But if your price will allow it i might go for that Edelweiss (its the next razor i plan to purchase)
Something that may help is checking in the reviews to see what others have thought of each one. Here is a link.
Razor Reviews - Straight Razor Place Forums
I think the Boker blade has a more solid feel to it. I am presuming that the Dovos are full hollow ground. I have two Bokers and I am keeping them.................
A lot depends on who does the honing. I've bought several razors from Lynn and Don, and I recommend them. They are both Dovo and Böker dealers.Quote:
Originally Posted by woodturner
haveing way too many razors myself both new and vintage i have come to the conclusion that razors tend to be razors. pick the one you like the best. the difference in say a sheffield and a solingen razor is slight when it comes to honing and nil when it comes to shaving imo.
I've got a couple of DOVO's (the Black Star and the Bismarck), and I have the Edelweisse you're looking at as well. The Boker's blade does feel slightly stiffer than the Black Star in particular, but other than that they are pretty much all the same to shave with in terms of the closeness of the shave and the smoothness of the blade.
All are excellent shavers as long as they are honed correctly (like most razors in fact lol..!), and will give you many years service if you look after them.
Between the ones you mention, they're all good, so pick the one you like the look of.
My personal choice from the razors you have listed would be the Edelweisse, but thats purely because I like the look of it more than the others..!
Good luck and keep us posted!
Lynn and Don are the owners of Straight Razor Designs.
I just bought some stuff from Straight Razor Designs and am very happy with there service. And there prices are very competitive.
But who ever you buy from be sure It's shave ready since your buying a new razor you might as well get one that has been professionally honed buy hand not machine.
Hello, Woodturner:
All are fine razors; therefore, taste and price are the main considerations.
I have the Edelweiss, and I have had the two in the past. If I were to choose, provided I had the money, I would opt for the Boker. Not only is it an attractive razor; it's also a good shaver, in my case thanks to Lynn's honing.
Regards,
Obie
I'd go for the Boker but either one will give you a good shave. I just prefer the Boker for looks and reputation. :)
The steel is more than likely the same.
Jake:Quote:
Originally Posted by snakyjake
I own both the new "Edelweiss" and the "King Cutter" and the only difference I can see in them is in the blade etching and the scales: the "Edelweiss" is white bone and the "King Cutter" black plastic. I dare say we are looking at the same quality blade.
I assume the white bone scales will change some color. Obviously one must take care of the scales. Be careful oiling the blade, because excessive oil can seep into the bone in the scales. It has happened to me with other razors with bone scales. I have not had my "Edelweiss" that long, so I can't offer a firm opinion on what will happen to the scales cosmetically. I can only assume they will become richer in color, like meerschaum. Or not.
Regards,
Obie
I have the dovo silversteel 5/8 ebony scales and it came shave ready out of the box. I consider it good quality, the blade opens smoothly and holds its position niceley. Ergonomics are nice, I get a good purchase on the tang and the shaft with enough room to manipulate it. Edge is nice and straight and I can already feel the differences when I do different kinds of stropping. The graphics/etching on it are nice and gives it a nice quality look. The metal polishes easily and you will get a good shiny finish.
But my references are knives mostly and I am less than a month in this game. My other newly acquired thiers-issard silverwing, beautiful. It has a finer blade (singing razor) than the dovo and the dovo feels a littlebit stronger. The TI is definitely a 'finer' razor. But the dovo is a proud beast in my collection :)
I'd take the Eidelweiss in a heartbeat and in general any Boker over any Dovo. No real operational basis for that (I don't now, nor have I ever owned a Dovo) but I can tell you Bokers are the poop bar none.
The English Shaving Company made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Ordered a Edwin Jagger (Dovo), ebony handle. Decided not to go with the Boker bone handle because I was afraid of oil seeping into the bone since I oil my blades after every use. Should a Boker with the black handle come up on sale, you can count me in.
Hello, woodturner:Quote:
Originally Posted by woodturner
I have always liked the English Shaving Company for their products and excellent service and have ordered a big supply of goodies from them.
I don't know, however, whether they hone their razors in-house before sending them out. A factory edge on your Dovo might be enough for your type of beard. If not, you might need to have the razor honed professionally. Let's wait and see. A good choice on your razor from a fine company. Congratulations.
Regards,
Obie