Thread: Most overrated Razor?

The Dovo Shavette and the Feather "Artist" whatever. Seriously, how these have become the flagship answers for anyone wanting a disposable straight razor is one of the greatest mysteries of mankind.

I'm pretty certain a DE blade jammed in a popsicle stick would be a better choice to either of these.

At $140 spent between the two I'd say these were the 2 most expensive and worst shaves of my life.

i recently honed and used a dubl duk.... that was the hardest to hone generally unpleasant razor i have ever had the misfortune of pressing to my face.... it just plain sucked.... *(it did pass the shave test....and it was sharp... but something about it was just plain uncomfortable and irritating to use).........

Originally Posted by paco664

i recently honed and used a dubl duk.... that was the hardest to hone generally unpleasant razor i have ever had the misfortune of pressing to my face.... it just plain sucked.... *(it did pass the shave test....and it was sharp... but something about it was just plain uncomfortable and irritating to use).........

I bet there are some exceptions, but I have never seen a DD that does not hone fine and easy.

Originally Posted by mainaman

I bet there are some exceptions, but I have never seen a DD that does not hone fine and easy.

i should have taken a photo for you.... it fought me every inch of the way.... didn't want to take a bevel..a and didn't want to polish out.... i won in the end..... but it was a battle....

Originally Posted by mainaman

I bet there are some exceptions, but I have never seen a DD that does not hone fine and easy.

+1. The DD I had could have taken a great edge by honing on a concrete sidewalk.(exageration, but you get the point)

I have to admit to being bitterly, bitterly disappointed in the Dovo Bergischer Lowe I bought a few years back. So much so that I gave it away to another member for free. However, that particular razor could have just been an isolated bad apple. But for the price I paid I would have thought Dovo could have pulled out some better quality control.

None of the Wapis I bought were anything but good. I didn't buy that many of them though.

In terms of waaayyy overpriced, I'd like to nominate the Fillis. It is not their fault, they are good razors, but IMO there is/was a Filli bubble.

James.

I've never used a Sheffield razor that I thought was worth keeping.

Originally Posted by JimR

I've never used a Sheffield razor that I thought was worth keeping.

Must be a full moon, all the crazies are coming out. Just Kidding

Dubl Ducks are nice and collectable but also overpriced and overrated.

Originally Posted by JimR

I've never used a Sheffield razor that I thought was worth keeping.

Ever try a Mappin & Webb?

Originally Posted by JimR

I've never used a Sheffield razor that I thought was worth keeping.

I couldn't agree more and would be happy to dispose of them for you, just as a public service. I'll do it for
free. If any of them is in the 9/8 or bigger category, I'll even pay you five bucks to take them off your hands.