Thread: Are More Expensive Razors That Much Better?

Originally Posted by Wattie

Hi Everyone,

I am currently using a Dovo Best Quality and absolutely love it. That being said, I am looking into getting a second razor. I really like the look of the Dovo Flowing on SRD's page, but I have a question.

It is about 3 times the price of a Dovo Best Quality and I am wondering if the performance is that much better and worth the extra money. I suspect the answer is yes and let's be honest I love the way it looks so will probably go that route anyway. What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

Wattie

Not really. It's not the equipment, but the operator. Shaving technique is the key to a good shave.

That being said, a higher price for a straight razor is usually due to aesthetic additions to the razor, ie. type scales, decoration of the blade.

The Dovo "Flowing" has all of those. But you are paying for the additional workmanship to make the razor more eye-catching, not a better shaver.