Dovo Straight Razor Brand

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If you are a newbie to straight razor shaving then the Dovo straight razor is definitely something you need to check out. The thing is, even long time straight razor users are using Dovos because of their quality. They have been around for decades and still have many people wanting some of their older vintage razor models.

Many Dovo straight razors come pre-sharpened by the manufacturer in Germany. This means that you won’t have to worry about it the first time around, and you can be guarantee that the razor blade is going to be at its best performance. This will give you an idea of how sharp it should be when it comes time for you to sharpen or hone it yourself.

Not all Dovo straight razors feel or act the same so it is important for you to understand what you are getting in to. If you don’t know by now, straight razors can be extremely expensive to buy. Since there are many models of Dovo razors, let’s look over 3 of the most popular models.

Dovo Shavette Straight Razor - Stainless Carbon Steel

Let’s begin with the Dovo Shavette. This razor is very light and can be seen as a travel razor or as a touch up razor. However, it may be a very good place for a new person to start. One of the biggest intimidating factors for a person new to shaving with a straight razor is sharpening or honing the razor blade. With the Dovo Shavette, you don’t need to sharpen or hone anything. When it blade feels like it needs to be replaced, you just toss it out and put in a new one. It is almost like the disposable razor version of a straight razor. Another important factor is the price. I’ve seen this razor on sale at Amazon for $24. Compare that with some of the other straight razors that are well over $100. Many barber shops use them because they need to change their blades frequently, and these blades are extremely easy and quick to remove and replace. So if you are new to straight razors, or just want to use it for touching up beards or side burns, then this is the razor for you.

The Dovo Straight Razor With 300 Single Edge Derby Blades

You may come across what looks like a great deal. Imagine how long 300 razor blades would last you? You wouldn’t need to buy any for the rest of your life. However, this set usually comes with a cheaper Dovo razor handle like the one used for the Dovo Shavette and the Derby blades themselves are not good, in my opinion. This set usually runs under $50, but I think in this case you get what you pay for. If you are already good at cut throat shaving then you may be able to offset the poor quality of the blades. If you are a beginner, I would skip this deal.

6 1/8” Dovo Straight Razor, Black Handle

With all straight razors, the size of the razor is going to make a difference as will the curvature of the blade and handle. Some people like 5/8”. However this particular straight razor should suit most people very well. It usually runs just under $100 but can be found on sale almost anywhere on-line. This is a real straight razor that comes from Germany. You will know that this is an authentic Dovo by the etching on the blade itself. One of the beautiful things about this razor is that it will stay sharp upwards of 6 months just as long as you hone it at the appropriate times before shaving. It is also known as a “folding knife” because that is basically what it is.

A Dovo Straight Razor can come with various handles and design features which can drastically increase the overall price. Some are made with buffalo horns, ivory, ebony, gold or other types of rare materials. This also means that more care and consideration needs to be taken when using and storing it. Luckily when you buy your Dovo Straight Razor, you should receive a small packet of instructions for use and care. Make sure that you read this carefully because it can make the difference in the type of shave that you get. Not all need to be cared for in the same manner so again, read the manual.