Thread: Why are white handled straight razors not popular?

I actually ordered a white razor because i liked the white look, well i though i ordered a white one lol. They didnt have a photo and i just presumed it was a white one!

Little did i know that there are a few Dovo Renaissance razors (woops)

Anyway, i still want a white one and love the look of it! I might still see if i can get the Renaissance in white. I like the look of the Pearlex in white too!

Originally Posted by Brighty83

I actually ordered a white razor because i liked the white look, well i though i ordered a white one lol. They didnt have a photo and i just presumed it was a white one!

Little did i know that there are a few Dovo Renaissance razors (woops)

Anyway, i still want a white one and love the look of it! I might still see if i can get the Renaissance in white.

DUDE! THOSE LOOK SO BAD ASS! where did you find those, I want one if not both!

I couldn't find the dark brown wood on on the site or the white one, just some light brown scale one, but regardless, that was quit a bit of money for a little frivolity. I was thinking they might be around $70-$80 not closer to $200

Originally Posted by grant9908

I was thinking they might be around $70-$80 not closer to $200

I think you pay a little more because its stainless, not carbon steel and the blade has an interesting curve near the shank (no shoulder). So it's a little different from the standard Dovo blades

Originally Posted by sigit666

the only scale that I dont like is the Bamboo one.

@ sigit666 - Man the bamboo ones are awful! There are heaps on eBay and they don't seem to sell for much.. but hey that's just my opinion about the bamboo. I'm sure there are some people out there that love them!

I actually hadn't caught that the first time around. I thought stainless steal was terrible to make a straight razor out of. Am I wrong?

Originally Posted by grant9908

I thought stainless steal was terrible to make a straight razor out of. Am I wrong?

Stainless steel razors are actually quite nice. It's a PITA to hone them, but once they are right they have quite a bit of stamina before the next time at the stones. Another benifit is it's stain and rust resistance is obviously much higher than our normal carbon steel razors.

I like the look of white scales with a polished shiny blade, it’s clean, minimalistic and cool (as in ice), choosing to shave with a straight razor is clean, minimalistic and cool so perhaps white scales go with the territory.

Just my opinion and 2 cents worth, I better get back to work now.