Thread: what do you think about these pictures of a dovo off ebay?

Ok, so I am kinda looking on and off for a dovo on ebay then this one catches my eye. The handle is nice but the blade the why it's two toned is almost hypnotizing :P

So i'm like wow, this thing is awesome looking and I see the rest of the photos and he/she has it laying on what looks like concrete with the blade edge resting on the concrete!

Dovo Solingen Inox En Vogue No105 Straight Razor & Case - eBay (item 180387142500 end time Jul-29-09 16:06:14 PDT)

ok so i'm not an expert, and I've yet to even use a straight razor, but would seeing pictures like this turn you away from the item?? i mean god knows how hard that edge got layed down on that. Or am I just making a big todo out of nothing?

just for starters, i would recommend buying a new razor that has been professionally honed because that will be the basis for much of your shaving to come, this razor for instance, although i cannot comment on this razor itself what i can say is that if you are prepared to make that purchase maybe check out some of the dovo razors on straight razor designs and you are assured to get a great dovo that is expertly honed.

AFAIK all Dovos with original scales have the Dovo logo inlaid in the scales. This is an attractive razor but it may have been rescaled ? Just something to consider.

The photos don't actually worry me much, but I think you're barking up the wrong tree anyway.

My own experience, and that of MANY other people around here, is that ebay is NOT the place to buy your first straight razor.

Even a known brand like a dovo, probably will not be sharp enough to shave with if purchased on ebay, and there is never any guarantee that the person selling it knows enough about razors to keep from doing something stupid to damage the edge.

I would strongly encourage you to either by a shave ready vintage razor from the classifieds here, or a new razor from a well known vendor that can ship it out properly honed.

If budget is a concern, the classifieds are definitely the better option.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

AFAIK all Dovos with original scales have the Dovo logo inlaid in the scales. This is an attractive razor but it may have been rescaled ? Just something to consider.

Zwaldo, as said previously, you should buy your first razor from someone here at SRP. Sorry Jimmy, 3 of my 4 Dovos do not have logos on the scales.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Zwaldo, as said previously, you should buy your first razor from someone here at SRP. Sorry Jimmy, 3 of my 4 Dovos do not have logos on the scales.

Thanks Kelly, I am glad this came up. I have a 7/8 Fritz Bracht that doesn't have the logo on the scales. The scales sure look original and correct but I figured that they couldn't be with no logo. Same with a Bartmann Manganese Steel. I have some of each brand with the logos and just one of each without. So the ones without are 'right' even with no logo.

If you have your heart set on that one, grab it. There are a few guys now who are offering free honing. All you'd have to do is pick up shipping. Can't go wrong with a Dovo.

P.S. my Bismarck has "Solingen" on the scales.. no "Dovo" in sight.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Zwaldo, as said previously, you should buy your first razor from someone here at SRP. Sorry Jimmy, 3 of my 4 Dovos do not have logos on the scales.

None of mine do, either. Just FYI ...

Steve

Dovo Stainless Steel Micarta - Nice Razor. I wonder why an ebay seller has a nice razor like this, but seems to "just" have it for sale without any real information. If I bought it and was selling it on ebay, I would have a much better and sincere description, so this listing has a lot of questions to answer. There could be more to this picture than meets the eye. A honing could cost another $20.00

Newly sold around $189.00. I chose to buy new straights since I wanted a quality collection rotation and ZERO doubts about my equipment. Thats not to say, there are not any good "deals" around and this could be one, but there are a lot of questions I would ask first.

Good Luck!

Pabster

Be careful trying to buy a razor on eBay. I'm speaking from experience. You are better served dealing with reputable people in the classified section of SRP.