Thread: entry level Dovo

I've always thought it would be nice to have a "Best Quality" razor. The lack of "flash" appeals to me.

I think they may be the best in the Dovo line-up simply because purchasers focus on the utilitarian nature of the razor and not other incidentals.

OK lesson 101

LOOK first...

Here are some of the Dovos you are asking about
I want you to take a second and only look at the blades, look at the grind, look at the shoulders, look at the steel, look at the temper, There is a bit of difference there...

If in doubt eliminate the extras and concentrate on the blade alone... I hope you can actually see all the differences here besides the Goldwash...


#1 Looks to be near Half Hollow from the grind, carbon steel blade The shoulder is a simple single cut




#2 Shoulderless grind, probably near a 3/4 hollow, carbon steel blade, the blade will have a nice flex because of the shoulderless design



#3 A double cut full hollow from the looks of the shoulder, carbon steel blade, spike point...



#4 A double cut full hollow from the looks of the shoulder, but a SS blade that has a different Tempering process... That you can't tell from the pic but actually makes for a stiffer blade than you would expect...

Glen is obviously correct-- there are major differences in the craftsmanship and appearance of these Dovos. Just looking at the flow of the heel, stabilizer, into the tang can be an education.

I have several of these Dovos. In my opinion, their functional abilities have little if anything to do with their appearance or price. My Dovo Best is a superb shaver. They all are excellent.

Glen,

I'm not sure what point you are making. Do you consider the blades similar or different?

Added the descriptions....
Guess I should have put them in from the beginning

But they are quite different...

Are you advocating differences in shaving and if so how would you rank them?

Or are you describing things like flex as shaving qualities alone?

Yes they do feel different, and No, I would not chose to rank them as to what is better... That would depend on each individual's tastes, all of them however shave and shave very well, but they do feel different to me at least....