Thread: entry level Dovo

what is the difference between the entry level Dovo best quality to the micarta to the bismarck ? Is it just flash ?

I've wondered the same thing myself. I'm thinking that you're probably right about the "flash" - same blade, different fancier scales.

dbriz,

Shaving wise, I have found there is not a lot, if any, difference.

The Dovo Best shaves well above it's price point !!

It is down to personal preference

I have the Dovo Best and the Dovo EnVogue (Micarta), and both shave excellently ! If you would like a stainelss blade, then look at the EnVogue (Micarta) or other 105 or 41 Dovo blades.

I have not shaved with the Bismarck, so cannot offer any opinion, though it has a lot of admirers.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

The way it works is all Dovos are fine shavers.the more bling,the more the price.I have a Best Quality and a Dovo Special .....I get great shaves from both. Carbon is easier to sharpen and keeps a fine edge...stainless is a little more work to sharpen,but keeps a good edge and resists staining and rust more so than carbon.That is pretty much it.Price wise,The two above mentioned blades are going to be your best deals really.

all dovo's are great quality razors the entry level Dovo's are'nt flashy they are what they say thay are entry level

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...