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I am looking to purchase the Dovo ‘Ebony’ razor item ref: 415835 but it seems the UK have run out of every single one. I've been searching the net and I can't find a single place that has them in stock or that sells it. Does anyone know where I can buy one from?
Yes but it's out of stock. Most of them are.
I was going to suggest the same vendor but noticed it was out of stock in both 5 and 6/8. Is it the scales in particular that are the attraction ? From what I understand the steel is the same in all models. Just the gingerbread makes the difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by gsingh13
Well, I would have gone for this one, item ref: 558130 558130 but the steel is carbon steel. The one that I want is stainless steel.
Well if you make sure to clean and dry it after your shaves it won't make much difference. Don't store it in a humid area ..... I.E. in the bath area. Stainless stains less , but is not immune from corrosion unless the same attention is paid to it. I'm a carbon over stainless guy anyway, though I have a number of SS razors and they are fine.
I honestly can't believe how thre are so few options, so few manufactures and so few stock levels. There is not one single store in England that sell straight razors. On the invisable edge site the waiting time is 6 to 10 months. Considering the demand for the Dovo razors it really beggers believe. Anyway if I'm going to get a carbon steel one I might as well go for the lowest value Dovo razor. I like the look of it and it's in stock.
check the The Classic Edge Shaving Store Your Straight Razor Specialists. ...they are amazing retailers!!!
What in particular are you looking for? Stainless? 5/8 or 6/8? What type of point? Have you considered some of the other modern mfg's?
I'm sure you already know, but many business's let their stock run low towards the end of the year & gear up in the beginning of the new year. If you have patience I am sure you can find what you want or if you must have something maybe we can point you in the right direction.
Thanks for your reply guys. I'm looking for a Stainless blade, 5/8, black scales which is not bulky. I want the scales to be sleek and practical. The 415835 model fits that description perfectly but they are all gone.
As a percentage of the world population we straight shavers are definitely a minority. I'm just glad that there are a few mfgs that make a quality and affordable razor nowadays.Quote:
Originally Posted by gsingh13
I like the boker one it's very beautiful. The only thing is, is Boker just as good as Dovo?
One word: YESQuote:
Originally Posted by gsingh13
My first razor is the same one you're after. Stock is definitely down from when I ordered mine about two months ago, and I ordered mine with the strop set. (With the other thread here on the forum about how some goofy ebay seller thinks that nobody wants stainless blades, well, maybe he can explain why they're all out of stock everywhere!)Quote:
Originally Posted by gsingh13
All the Dovo's are nice; it's just a matter of how much you want to pay for certain looks and features. The stainless blades are a bit more expensive, but really, I'm finding now that with 7 other carbon steel razors, I take care of all of them in the exact same way, and wiping them down with razor oil.
I wish like hell that Dovo would come out with a stainless Bismarck 6/8, and I'd still like to get one of the stainless micartas from SRD, so lets hope the stock comes back soon!
Anybody in contact with SRD have an idea when they'll be getting some stainless Dovos back in stock?
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Originally Posted by gsingh13
I emailed Steve from the invisible edge earlier asking about a different dovo and he informed me that unfortunately one of the master grinders at dovo passed away recently so there's now roughly a 10 month wait from the order so it may be a while for them to be back in stockQuote:
Originally Posted by Furcifer
While not as pretty as the Dovo version, this one from "The Art of Shaving" is pretty close, and in stock!
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