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

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

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David
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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.

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Oli AKA Windsor Citrus
Surrey, UK.
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(This post was last modified: 05-29-2016, 12:51 PM by Optometrist.)
(05-29-2016, 11:48 AM)WindsorCitrus Wrote: 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.

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(This post was last modified: 05-29-2016, 02:44 PM by yohannrjm.)
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).

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- Yohann
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(This post was last modified: 05-29-2016, 03:05 PM by CrowneAndCrane.)
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.

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#7
Boker is an excellent new production razor.nice and straight.

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#8
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.
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That Bald Guy with the Big Beard
Bishop, CA
(This post was last modified: 05-29-2016, 10:45 PM by BadDad.)
(05-29-2016, 09:40 PM)mobius Wrote: 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...

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-Chris~Head Shaver~
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I replied to your PM BadDad. Many thanks

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