Thread: Hoping to buy my boyfriend a straight razor for Christmas, any recommendations?

Has he ever used a straight razor before ? This site has a classified section of nice razors and kits or package deals. The razor is just part of what he will need if he doesn't straight shave already. I haven't been at this long myself and I am sure others will chime in . You have to remember a lot of discussions in here are about vintage razors that were made before trademark and patent laws were made , let alone enforced. Most of the big companies making razors today have good reputations as far as I know but I don't know everything. If they didn't I would suspect they might not still be around.

The Dovo brand has received high marks here at SRP, especially for beginning cutthroat shavers. Whilst I'm not intimately familiar with the particular blade you mention, please be certain that you purchase one from a reputable vendor who guarantees it to be "shave ready."
As an alternative, many members here have acquired very satisfactory razors from Larry over at whippeddog.com. I suggest you check out his offerings.
Good luck to you, Miss!

Dovo's and any straight made in Solingen, Germany are of excellent quality in my opinion. I've never had anything but a great shave from a well honed Solingen straight.