Thread: Have some questions!

I've been doing the research but it's VERY hard to find an unbiased opinion on anything.. And I figured it'd be best to ask a group of well-knowledgeable people who can actually help me out.

I've been looking into straight razor shaving for a while, and my girlfriend mentioned buying me one.

I've seen the name Dovo everywhere and am assuming it's a good place to start.

She also wanted to get something engraved.. I assume the handle's the best place to do it. Any websites that offer a razor, engraving, and honing?

Thanks!

sorry for the short reply but im not really allowed on here today lol

but I love my Dovo's ....

Dovo Straight Razors and German Straight Razors <- engravable


WELCOME to SRP !!!

my first razor was a Dovo and i still use it as it shaves great. as far as the engraving goes sorry but i have no idea.

BTW don't forget about needing a strop. it is essential and they aren't expensive. i would recommend you start using a brush and soap or a good cream also as it makes a big difference. contrary to what some believe they aren't hard to use and time consuming.

hope this helps and hopefully you get into it as straight shaving is great.

I know of only one described as "engravable" here.

I imagine that those without plate could be also be engraved, they're just not designed to be.

You'll find DOVO's almost anywhere they sell straight razors: Vintage Blade, Straight Razor Design, Classic Shaving, etc,.

Regards,

McKie

Is dovo the best reccomended name? I've also seen Solingen. Any links to the best deal for me?

Thanks so much

A Mr DOrp and a Mr VOos started DOVO. It is in Solingen, Germany. Solingen is renowned as a city fo fine swordsmiths and razor makers. Dovo is a well known and well regarded name, though it's not the only one. They make several razors with little plaques in the scale for engraving on - I think the Ebony brand is one of them. As far as the best deal goes, just enter "Dovo razor" in your search engine and google away! They aren't cheap, and unless you can buy one that someone has made shaveready (ignore the "shave-ready" claims on the factory packaging - they may or may not be shaveready, usually they aren't) plan on sending it to a honemeister. Don't forget that at the very least you will also need a strop. If you don't want to spend too much, look into shave-ready older razors to begin your journey with...

Regards,
Neil

vintagebladesllc.com has the best prices for new razors that i have found and for an extra $20 you can have it honed by lynn (the founder of this site) they keep several models in stock with that option or if you are willing to settle for a used one check out the srp classifieds for beginner sets that include everything you need to get started straight shaving if you want a fancy looking razor check out the dovo red bismarck on vintage blades you can have it pre-honed and the total is only $129 and it is a beautiful razor and a great shaver

If you snag a razor and need some engraving, oldblades has all the really neat toys, Oh er, I mean tools to do that kind of stuff. Drop him a PM and see what he says.

Originally Posted by Kenrup

If you snag a razor and need some engraving, oldblades has all the really neat toys, Oh er, I mean tools to do that kind of stuff. Drop him a PM and see what he says.

+1 I have met Tim and seen his stuff, I would be proud of it!

Good advice! Just to add a warning, please stay away from Ebay! They have mostly junk and I am referring to the new stuff.

Welcome to the SRP,