How shaved ready are Dovo razors

Been looking at new Dovo straights and wonder how shave ready they are.

The factory edge on a Dovo straight is far from shave ready. It will definitely need to be honed before use.

mobius I have had the same experience as David the factory edge is very poor and will need a hone. To be honest even after I had mine honed it was not the nicest of razors and I sold it.

mobius I have had the same experience as David the factory edge is very poor and will need a hone. To be honest even after I had mine honed it was not the nicest of razors and I sold it.

Oli, the quality of modern Dovo and TI razors has long been variable, IMO. The majority appear to be fine, but I have read of issues with the spine causing difficulties honing. My first straight was a 5/8 Dovo and loved it. I only sold it on after I reverted to larger width blades, nothing more. Personally, I wouldn't recommend now.

I prefer and recommend to go older or vintage, where quality is more assured. There is also the custom route, of course, but then price can be high.

Dovo razors are not shave-ready when they have just the factory edge. They have to be honed prior to first use. If you buy one from a place like SRD, they will hone it before sending it out to you.

I've had 3 new Dovo razors over the years, and they've all been very nice razors. I've had no issues with them and, based on my experience, I can recommend them. They're not spectacular, but they're fine.

That being said, I prefer vintage blades - you get excellent shaves at better prices (once they're honed).

I suggest that you buy any new straight razor from a seller that hones production razors before sending them out. I would also suggest that of the common modern straight razors, the Ralf Aust or Wacker are better choices. A Ralf Aust 5/8 can be had for right at $100 and is a very nice handmade razor.

Boker is an excellent new production razor.nice and straight.

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Thank your gents for the replies. The reason for such a question was I purchased a so called shave ready razor off eBay. It is a beautiful Wadsworth Razor Co. XLNT; however it is not what I call shave ready, at least to my face it feels like it pulls. Granted I wouldn't know a shave ready straight if it bit me on my hind quarters. My only experience is SE, DE and my feather.

Thank your gents for the replies.  The reason for such a question was I purchased a so called shave ready razor off eBay.  It is a beautiful  Wadsworth Razor Co. XLNT; however it is not what I call shave ready, at least to my face it feels like it pulls.  Granted I wouldn't know a shave ready straight if it bit me on my hind quarters.  My only experience is SE, DE and my feather.

I sent you a PM. I'd be happy to put an edge on it for you. I'm a newbie, but I've had good success with my own vintage razors, so it's an offer...no charge...

I replied to your PM BadDad. Many thanks