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    You will not go wrong with SRD products. Dovo is a quality razor, I think you will be happy with it. Good luck!

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    I have assumed as much, mainly after browsing the forum extensively. I'm still curious about which grind type it is....

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    The Dovo Best quality is a full hollow blade.
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    Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....


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    Welcome!! Dovo razors are excellent quality. You can't go wrong.
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    A couple of months ao I would have agreed with getting the Dovo, today I will stick my neck out and say you can do better for less money.

    My first Razor was a Best Quality and I didn't know better, it shaved well but because of newbie poor stropping technique it dulled quickly.

    I had it honed (by one of Englands finest) but it does not shave as well as some of my vintage (cheaper) Sheffield razors.
    Hell it doesn't shave as well as a $40 razor I bought shave ready off a member here in the classifieds!

    I say buy a razor from Larry @ Whipped Dog or get a razor from one of the respected members here in the classifieds.

    I won't be buying another Dovo...infact I might well be selling a Best Quality soon

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    Sorry Jaycey, I have to disagree with you. I have lots of razors, new and vintage, American, English and German (including a few Dovos). The Dovos are very nice and I would say they carry an edge just as well as any of the others. My Dovos are solid performers, including my Best Quality razor. For a basic razor, it's great. Maybe there was something about the way your Best Quality razor was sharpened that it didn't turn out quite as well as your others.
    But, I do agree that you can find lots of great vintage razors that are just as good and cost a lot less than a new Dovo. In particular, I find that vintage American brands are some of the most undervalued razors you can find. That might be a good place to start.

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    Grizli, that's a great deal for a new Dovo from SRD. Don't pass it up, especially with the 2nd free Honing from Lynn. I don't know anyone who has been disappointed with SRD's service. And, as has already been said, it's hollow
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    Quote Originally Posted by grizli View Post
    Hi all
    can't even say I'm a newbe,
    ....
    ( a brush and a bowl I have already, as I'm currently using my grandfather's Gillette fatboy DE).


    so i'm confused - does the Dovo "best quality" come in 3 width flavors(4/8, 5/8, 6/8) AND in 2 grind flavors (full- and half- hollow)?
    if so, how can I specify which I want on the set order?
    ...snip...
    i'll be much obliged if anyone can shed some light.
    To answer this question just call or email the vendor.
    The folk at SRD do answer questions like this....!

    Dovo makes a very long list of razors that run from
    inexpensive to golly...
    They are all good razors, especially when tuned up
    by a professional.

    The the 6/8 or 5/8 width is a toss up. I like the looks of my
    wider razors but they all shave well.

    Full hollow, Half hollow razor --l you will want to try
    the other some day. Since both shave well I think
    your kit choice is a fine one. IMO, A full hollow gives better
    hints and feedback as it begins to dull. I think
    I can put a better edge on the full hollow quicker
    but quicker is not a goal that is very high on my list.

    Have fun....

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaycey View Post
    A couple of months ao I would have agreed with getting the Dovo, today I will stick my neck out and say you can do better for less money.
    Quote Originally Posted by MinATX View Post
    Sorry Jaycey, I have to disagree with you. I have lots of razors, new and vintage, American, English and German (including a few Dovos). The Dovos are very nice and I would say they carry an edge just as well as any of the others.
    Sheffield, Solingen, Eskeltuna, etc. Different strokes. The only way to know for sure which you like best is to try them all!

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    Dovo makes both a half hollow and a full hollow in the "Best Quality" model of razor. One link, and I have more... Dovo "Best Quality" Straight Razors
    ~~ Vern ~~
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