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Christmas is just around the corner and new razor is at the top of my list. I currently have an AOS Dovo, which I've yet to get a good shave out of, and a Dovo Ebony Silver Steel 5/8. I've got my eye on a TI "Super Gnome" over on Vintage Blades and a Boker from Straight Razor Designs. I've read good reviews about both but I am undecided on which way to go.
Any advice or suggestions from anyone who has experience with these razors would be greatly appreciated.
I've never owned a TI, but I can vouch for Boker.
If you're asking about the 5/8 King Cutter, it's a very nice razor, but very similar to the Dovo Ebony Silver Steel 5/8 you already have, that is a full-hollow 5/8.
Maybe you might want to go a bit larger and try a 6/8, or a half-hollow instead of full-hollow?
I don't have one, but on my short list of new razors to own some day is a Hart Steel in 6/8. Might be something to look at....
Which one do you have? I've been looking at the 5/8 Tree Brand in Micarta.
Which one are you using? I've got my eye on the 5/8 Tree Brand in Micarta.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeauxLSU
A Hart would be a nice addition and is definitely something I'll be looking at down the road.Quote:
Originally Posted by medicevans
I'll make a suggestion to get a quarter-hollow Hart Steel rather than another full-hollow or half-hollow razor. The difference in the comfort of the shave is remarkable, IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Latherneck1775
7/8 "The Celebrated"Quote:
Originally Posted by Latherneck1775
You gents are going to have me sleeping on the couch, but I'll be sleeping on the couch with a damn fine shave.
It's way out of my price range but have a look at the Dovo The Flowing, absolutely gorgeous razor. In the same $$$ as a Hart.
Why haven't you got a good shave from your AOS Dovo? Is it dull and need to be honed or is it your technique? I too have an AOS Dovo and have gotten many a close shaves. If it's dull have it honed, if it's technique buying a new razor will not solve the problem.
Not to obstruct your Christmas gift to yourself, but really you could go for a couple of Wade and Butchers out there full wedge for that money. I got my last 5/8 with less than $50 in excellent condition and it became one of my favorite shavers. Or if you insist upon being shiny new my advice would be to go for Hart Steel. TIs are pretty expensive and they've taken a "Veblen goods" turn lately, not exactly best bang for the buck.
Almost as nice, but at close to half the price, is the shoulderless in desert ironwood at The Superior Shave.Quote:
Originally Posted by Str8nSharp