Thread: Help me decide between razors.

I am looking for my 7th razor to complete my set. I am deciding between the Dovo Forestal 5/8 and the Dovo All Stainless Satin 5/8. Which one would you recommend and why?

Do you currently have a stainless steel blade? If not I'd go for the stainless if for no other reason than variety.

I like the Revisor that you forgot to list

Here is an e-mail that is very timely for you

Just recieved this today


Glen:
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>> I have a Dovo all stainless that I want to change the scales on. I find
>> the stainless scales too heavy. I want synthetic scales in white or ivory.
>> Is this something you would handle? If so, let me know what options I have
>> and costs (including a honing of the razor and return shipping). Thanks.


Rxxxxxx


BTW I probably have 6 sets of the Dovo SS scales 2-3 of the TI and quite a few of the Wapi's they are unbalanced and heavy so I end up changing them for people often

Your money your choice

Guess I'll be going with the Forestal!

Originally Posted by EucrisBoy

I am looking for my 7th razor to complete my set. I am deciding between the Dovo Forestal 5/8 and the Dovo All Stainless Satin 5/8. Which one would you recommend and why?

I just got a Forestal for Christmas and It is awesome. The scales are beautiful and the gold etched spine really sets it off.

I have the Dovo all stainless and it does feel awkward until you get used to it, but if I were you, and I don't have a horse in this race, I'd look at about the 6th ad in the classifieds right now!

Regards,

Howard

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I have a Dovo all stainless that I want to change the scales on. I find the stainless scales too heavy.

BTW I probably have 6 sets of the Dovo SS scales 2-3 of the TI and quite a few of the Wapi's they are unbalanced and heavy so I end up changing them for people often

I have a Dovo all stainless. It is a pain in the but to deal with the balance issues, stropping or honing with a light stroke is very difficult if you have to compensate for that imbalance. Also, my Dovo (I've heard of this issue with other modern Dovos) has an uneven spine which is causing me headaches with touching up the edge.

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

I have the Dovo all stainless and it does feel awkward until you get used to it, but if I were you, and I don't have a horse in this race, I'd look at about the 6th ad in the classifieds right now!

Regards,

Howard

Are you referring to the Desert Ironwood Dovo?

Originally Posted by EucrisBoy

Are you referring to the Desert Ironwood Dovo?

Yes. I thought since you like Dovo, that might be one you would like. Maybe it's because I like it. Anyway, Good Luck! and hope you find the perfect compliment for your set.

Howard