Thread: New Dovo's as good as vintage?

I'm sure this has been discussed a lot on these forums, but how do the new Dovo razors compare to vintage? Is the quality of a new one as good as an old one? Opinions?

I can't say that I have had the privilege of using a vintage Dovo, but I have a new one and it is a really nice shaver. Keeps up with other vintage razors that I have used very nicely.

I own three Fritz Brach era Dovos and find them to be exceptional shavers, better than current production IMO.
That said, current production is quite good. More a matter of degree than anything.

I have one Dovo a modern 125 with ebony handles and I love it. I have no experience with a vintage Dovo but am alway looking for them. The vintage Dovos seem to fetch a high price.

A lot of the old Fritz Bracht's have that extra hollow grind similar to the C-Mon and DD of that era, which really creates a nice sensitive edge that provides great shaves. They are generally pretty easy to hone and maintain as well. I think on some of the, the stock itself feels thinner to me than the current production Dovo's. Nothing wrong with any of the current production Dovo's as shavers, but some of the old ones just have that little bit extra ........

Happy New Year!

Lynn

I'm not sure if it's better or just different, but I do really love the Fritz Bracht Dovos. I certainly would not say the current production Dovos are lacking, however.