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Just ordered the Dovo Bismarck 6/8 from Classic Shaving, can't wait till it gets here. I read a lot of good reviews about it and it looks very nice. I'm getting one that's professionally honed by them, I hope they're good. Anyone buy from there before? What should I expect?
I have handled a few Bismarcks, they were all great shavers.
Hope you like yours.
My understanding is that all razors from CS are honed by the Honemeister. I may be wrong, but I think that's true.
Also, those razors are BEAUTIFUL. I'd love to own one in full MOP, someday....
I have honed and rescaled several Birthmarks and always liked the save from them. I was going to pick one up for my personal collection then had a big French point 8/8 Dovo pass my way and ended up getting it. Not sure who does their honing. Lynn just does SRD razors last I heard so I am not sure who they use now. Watch the gold wash. Any kind of polish will rub the wash and blade frosting off. Just oil it or wipe it with a silicone cloth after you shave and it should be good.
Fodder: I posted about Honda Spray Polish & Cleaner not hurting the goldwash I tried it on (Hess 44). If you have one that's not fancy/costly/critical - you might give it a whirl. 'Would love to hear if others find the same behavior.
I've got three BISMARKS and as always I wipe them with TufGlide and then Camelia oil. Never had any problems with long-term storage.
I have a 6/8th's bismark in red. It is a great shave and keeps its edge quite a bit longer that my other dovo's (unsure why all were honed by lynn). It is my favorite shave (for now, i have a 6/8 ram horn TI that i ordered for my birthday on the way).
Enjoy that Razor!
I have one in black scales and it's an excellent shaver, definitely a good choice!
Of the production DOVO's I reckon the Bismarck is right up there with the bergischer lowe, it's that good.
And they look great! :)
I've never tried the Dovo Bismarck, but they sure look good. Almost pulled the trigger on one today, but a vintage Revisor picked the longest straw.
Maybe next time....
I have a 6/8 Bismarck with red scales, and she's a looker for sure. Great shaver, too. My main complaint is the filed spine - it looks very nice, but it always scratches up my strop during the flip. I compensate by using scotch tape on the spine. Yes it is a bit extra work and is something you should be prepared for (unless you don't mind marks on your strop), but otherwise it's a fine razor.
Im still deciding to get either bismarck or renaissance. im afraid the gold on bismarck may fade a little like my pearlex, Im getting from SRD, I reckon the SRD got the best price on the net
Nice choice JeffC79!
The Bismarck in read is the next on my list to get! And i have a renaissance 6/8 in the mail, i have been waiting for it for 3 weeks for it now! Stupid Australian post!Quote:
Originally Posted by sigit666
Did you color did you get?
I got the red one, and it finally got here yesterday! I used it for the first time this morning, it shaves so nice! My only complaint is the scales. I think they could have done a lot better job on them. Over all though, the blade is very nice and it shaves and looks great. I can always put better scales on it, so no biggie there. I'm happy with it. Only question now is what am I going to get next! lol. Maybe I'll check out the renaissance... so let me know what you think of it.