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CHARACTERISTICS
MATERIAL
Carbon steel 1.2210, decorated with 24 carat gold
HANDLE MATERIAL
ebony black
MATERIAL
This straight razor is made of carbon steel with the material designation 1.2210, better known as silver steel. In order to achieve a hardness of around 61 HRC, the material is heated to over 1000 degrees and then immediately quenched with a special oil. The subsequent tempering at around 200 degrees gives the blade elasticity and toughness. The ornaments are created by coating them with 24 carat gold.
HANDLE MATERIAL
Ebony is one of the most valuable woods on earth. It's extremely hard and heavy. It is therefore excellently suited for the production of a high-quality handle. Its structure enables the wood to keep its shape and not to swell, even in a humid environment. Several sanding passes are necessary to create the silky smooth surface.
CUT
When hollow grinding, the straight razor is ground concavely from the back to the cutting edge. This design combines great flexibility with high torsional rigidity in the longitudinal form. The blade dynamics ensure a gentle shave accompanied by a very characteristic sound that is triggered by the swinging of the razor when cutting the hair.
- BLADE WIDTH 6/8"
- DIMENSIONS 16.2cm x 2.7cm x 1.1cm
APPLICATION
Your shave begins with honing the knife on a belt. After generously smearing your face with shaving cream or shaving oil, grip the knife with the open handle pointing away from you. With your free hand, stretch your facial skin to form as straight an area as possible. Position the knife at an angle of about 30° and gently scrape your beard. First with the line, then across and finally against the direction of growth.
CARE
Most razors are made from carbon steel. To avoid stains on it, rinse your knife with warm water after shaving. Now pat it dry with a cloth without touching the cutting edge and store it open in a dry place. There should be at least 48 hours between two applications so that the stressed cutting burr can straighten itself out again. If you don't use your knife for a long time, coat it with acid-free care oil. You can find more information here.
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MATERIAL | Carbon steel 1.2210, decorated with 24 carat gold | Carbon steel 1.2210, decorated with 24 carat gold | 1.4034 stainless steel, decorated with 24 carat gold | Carbon steel 1.2210 decorated with 24 carat gold | Carbon steel 1.2210 decorated with 24 carat gold |
HANDLE MATERIAL | ebony black | ebony black | olive wood | Acrylic, mother of pearl imitation | ebony black |
BLADE DESCRIPTION | Round head, pointed back, concave mirror, thumb hole | Round head, double attachment, tang guided on two sides | Round head, double attachment, tang guided on one side | Round head, double attachment, tang guided on two sides | Spanish head, colorful back, concave mirror, thumb hole |
CUT | hollow | hollow | hollow | hollow | hollow |
BLADE WIDTH | 6/8" | 5/8" | 5/8" | 5/8" | 6/8" |
DIMENSIONS | 16.2cm x 2.7cm x 1.1cm | 16cm x 2.3cm x 1cm | 16cm x 2.5cm x 1.1cm | 16.2cm x 2.5cm x 1.2cm | 15.9cm x 2.7cm x 1.1cm |
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : German
- Product Dimensions : 0.74 x 6.9 x 2.2 inches; 1.76 ounces
- Item model number : 13581027
- Manufacturer : DOVO
- ASIN : B000Q85OIE
- Best Sellers Rank: #92,223 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
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We live in a time where we throw a lot of stuff away. It's become so easy. Something gets used up and is no longer as good as it was, what do we do? Throw it out; get a newer and better one. Happens all the time with cheap shaving razors you see in your local stores. They're even referred to as "throwaways".
Then you have your expensive brands that sell you an item that looks cool and does the job but then, eventually, you have to replace the blade. You throw out the head and you have to buy a pack of those heads for a price more than what you paid for the body and initial head. And so that's life. Buy cheap blades or buy a nicer looking one and spend an arm and a leg annually on new blades, to ensure you look respectable and to show others you can take care of yourself.
I started to have a problem with this. I was feeling bad because I was throwing so much stuff out and I was feeling bad because I had less money in my pocket. I had an electric razor and that does the job but I've gone through several of them. It was something I thought would last a long time but would end up breaking down. Either something physical would break on it or it wouldn't keep a charge after a while. My last one I've had to keep constantly plugged into the wall. I was getting sick of shelling out more money just to take hair off my face.
I started looking into staright razors. Despite a little maintenance to keep the blade sharp, straight razors are items that last a very long time if you know what you're doing. Sure the quality ones cost more than your typical razor where you have to replace the head, but over time you have to spend more money to replace those heads. A straight razor is a one time purchase. It's practically a guarantee that you'll spend less in the long run by picking one of these up. So I bought this one.
After about a month of use,(I use it about once a week) I can say that with proper care this blade is still sharp.
There's also a little plus for me here: straight razors are iconic in that they're a novel way at shaving. Not everyone today knows how to shave with a straight razor. Life has become faster. People don't have time. But I say make time for this. There's something about shaving with a straight razor that screams cool for me. An open blade with no guard and your going to use that to shave your face and neck?! Believe it or not, it might be one of the best ways to shave. I can't remember getting this close of a shave without developing ingrown hairs. Haven't had any ingrowns with this thing yet.
If you're looking to take that next step and switch to a straight razor for shaving, this is a good starter blade.
Update: 5/19/17
I've purchased some sharpening stones in the past to keep the edge sharp. Anyone looking into using a straight razor should know that after a while of shaving with it, the blade will begin to lose its edge and will need to be sharpened once again.
Let me be clear, I did some research before making these other purchases. Not just on products and brands but in technique on sharpening. There's a lot of info out there that'll show the dos and don'ts of sharpening straight razors. It's not rocket science but it does require some patience, a steady hand (which I hope you have if you're thinking of buying one of these) and the right materials.
After sharpening it, I've noticed that the blade cuts smoother than I remember it doing when I first started. (Though that could be because I was still learning)
I'm still satisfied with this straight razor a year in. My advice for anyone looking to pick one of these up, do some research in the general upkeep for a straight razor as well. Even if you know you won't be sharpening it yourself. At least you know the process. And if you're going to have someone sharpen it for you look into someone whose sharpened straight razors before (if you don't know someone yet)
TL;DR: Great blade. Saves you money over the long run. Gotta learn how to sharpen it though. Or get someone else to do it.
I haven't had a chance to use the DOVO much yet other than swiping some hair from my leg and arm, but so far, I love it. It came in a thin plastic box holder that was safely wrapped with shrink wrap from the company. That made me feel good, and it gave me a peace of mind that the razor had never been used or removed. The razor itself is flawless and beautiful, and very well constructed. I might strop it a few times, but mine really doesn't need it. Next, I will shave with it tomorrow or the next day. I've let my facial hair grow a few days longer than usual in anticipation of using this brand new DOVO straight-razor! I can't wait!
03-13-23 Update!!! I just finished my first full shave with the DOVO straight razor, and my first full shave ever with a traditional straight razor.
It went great. I literally had one tiny nick so small that it didn't even bleed. It took a while, but I wanted to make sure I did it right. I've literally had more tiny nicks, cuts, and razor burn from regular cartridge razors. Even the one shave with a Shavette resulted in more nicks and irritation. If you're nervous though, I do advise learning to shave with a Shavette for a while since only a tiny bit of the disposable blade sticks through because a straight razor has the capability of gashing you open, and very severely. So don't do it with someone in the bathroom with you, no kids and no animals running around. Good luck and be safe!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2023
I haven't had a chance to use the DOVO much yet other than swiping some hair from my leg and arm, but so far, I love it. It came in a thin plastic box holder that was safely wrapped with shrink wrap from the company. That made me feel good, and it gave me a peace of mind that the razor had never been used or removed. The razor itself is flawless and beautiful, and very well constructed. I might strop it a few times, but mine really doesn't need it. Next, I will shave with it tomorrow or the next day. I've let my facial hair grow a few days longer than usual in anticipation of using this brand new DOVO straight-razor! I can't wait!
03-13-23 Update!!! I just finished my first full shave with the DOVO straight razor, and my first full shave ever with a traditional straight razor.
It went great. I literally had one tiny nick so small that it didn't even bleed. It took a while, but I wanted to make sure I did it right. I've literally had more tiny nicks, cuts, and razor burn from regular cartridge razors. Even the one shave with a Shavette resulted in more nicks and irritation. If you're nervous though, I do advise learning to shave with a Shavette for a while since only a tiny bit of the disposable blade sticks through because a straight razor has the capability of gashing you open, and very severely. So don't do it with someone in the bathroom with you, no kids and no animals running around. Good luck and be safe!
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Reviewed in Mexico on February 13, 2022