Thread: Just got my first shavette!

So I've been a DE razor guy for awhile and I decided to try something a little different. Today I bought a Dovo surgical steel shavette. It looks so clean! I can't wait to try it out. Any recommendations on blades and where to get them? Came with just regular DE blades which I thought was weird. Thanks guys,

B

The Dovo shavette uses half a DE blade. You break them in half before inserting Into the holder. Each Edge of the DE blade is a blade for the shavette. Get blades wherever you have been buying your DE blades. Good luck.

Was a good day!

Welcome to it!
Just as with your DE you may want to sample several varieties of blades to find which one your face likes best.
Once I picked up the shavette there was no going back, you also have a few experienced members in your neck of the woods if the need arises.
Let us know how the transition goes for you.

Pat

I use one as well and would recommend getting the green insert and using those blades. They are "Personna Hair Shaper Blades" and they come in 5 blade packs, pretty cheap, WAY cheaper then blades for Mach 3s and Fusions, but the exact price escapes me, I bought 4 packs of them several months ago. But the blades are longer, thicker, and are suppose to be closer to a genuine straight razor. But if you are just starting with any sort of straight razor, you may want to start with the blades talked about above.

I just purchased the same thing on e-Bay. Can't wait to get it. Switched from the multi-blades to a safety razor about a couple of months ago and love it. I think I'd like to get in to the straight razor thing, so that's why I purchased a shavette. Also, I opted for the Dovo just in case I like it. It's supposed to be a quality shavette, unlike so many of those others on e-Bay.

Chiming in late here: just like with a DE, try different blades.

I've recently tried a pack of Bluebirds and been ecstatic. They've been great in my shavette.

Originally Posted by nschulte25

I use one as well and would recommend getting the green insert and using those blades.

Where do I purchase the green inserts?

Originally Posted by thebeardedpiercer

So I've been a DE razor guy for awhile and I decided to try something a little different. Today I bought a Dovo surgical steel shavette. It looks so clean! I can't wait to try it out. Any recommendations on blades and where to get them? Came with just regular DE blades which I thought was weird. Thanks guys,
B

So how's the shavette shaving coming? I got shavette and tried it. Having some problems. Doesn't shave as well as my DE plus I've nicked myself.