Thread: Mother of Pearl Opinion

I have a chance to pick up a new dovo mother of perl at a pretty good price but was wondering if i should wait it out and see if I can find one that is vintage. What do you guys think I know they are pricey but I am a huge fan of mother of perl things and would love to pick up a razor.

I'm a sucker for MOP, so you wont get an objective opinion from me.

In my experience with razors, I've always been with the influence to follow your heart. You'll always regret not following your heart.

Faux MOP,or real MOP,have several in real MOP,they are very heavy,and fragile,thats the downside IMO,but they sure are purty

Extremely unlikely you'll find a vintage one, I don't think I've ever seen one (Dovo that is). From what I see even the current production is gone.

I too am a sucker for shell.

The Dovos in real pearl is often (always?) done in one piece each side. I would grab it if so, since very rare/close to impossible to source even if wanted to make new custom that way.

If two or more pieces each side, that can be sourced new. In that case I would get it if you like the blade, or if the MOP has unusual carving. My thought being you could always have multi panel scales made.

Yes cons are solid shell is heavy, or drop on hard surface, risk breaking,

Pros are gorgeous and nothing will look as pretty forever like MOP. Naked MOP Doesn't scratch or discolor like other materials. Bugs don't bite it, heat doesn't warp them. Really other than dropping, I think best lasting material

I bought one of the Dovos with the solid MOP scales off Don a while ago. It cost a small fortune but it's a beautiful razor. If it's one with genuine MOP then I think you should consider it.