I appreciate the feedback and yes I have been leaning more towards the dovo for many reasons. The only reason I'm second guessing myself is because I will be in the market for a real straight and strop set in the very near future. I do however enjoy the almost-maintenance-free aspect of a shavette but am trying to not spend too much in that department... key word trying... i dont think its working haha

If anyone else has any recommendations on a solid shavette that wont break the bank, I'm open to suggestions...