Originally Posted by
YachtManDan
hey everyone,
Im new to the world of Straight razors and have been told I cant go wrong with either a Boker, Dovo or Thiers-Issard razor... With so much choice I thought it wise to put the subject up for discussion at SRP...
From experience I know Boker make wonderful fixed and folding knives so one can only assume their razors would be of similar quality? Got my eye on the stainless steel razor with olivewood scales...
The Dovo's with intricate etching and 24k gold plating appear beautiful but I was curious to know whether with time and use, this finish diminishes? i.e wearing of plating etc... the 'Bismarck' model is a perfect example ( if possible, please enlighten me on the choice of name for this particular model :) )
finally the Thiers-Issard razors... surely these are high end models?
Guess Im torn between the three manufactures so any help into selecting one would be greatly appreciated! cheers :D