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  1. Default Is my DOvo Carbon or stell?

    I can't ell, being a total newbie!
    THis is what it says on the razor blade: "Renaissance"
    On the handle: "Solligen Inox"

    ANy help appreciatted. Thanks!

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    Inox = Inoxydable = Stainless steel.

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    Thanks!

    Ok, so the one I have is not one of the carbon ones.

    I was thinking of getting a second straight razor from Dovo, I will therefore look at their "carbon" ones....
    ANy recommendation for a good one and a good site?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tobakokolektor View Post
    Thanks!

    Ok, so the one I have is not one of the carbon ones.

    I was thinking of getting a second straight razor from Dovo, I will therefore look at their "carbon" ones....
    ANy recommendation for a good one and a good site?

    You can go to Classic Shaving.

    I just recently picked up a Tortoise Special which is Carbon. You can see a review here.
    Bob O.

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    I have to agree that the Imitation Tortoise Shell is one of the nicest of Dovo's carbon steel razors in lower price range. Just a little further up the food chain is another of my favorites, the Perlex Carbon Steel 6/8". The Perlex comes in both carbon steel and stainless steel versions, but only the carbon steel version comes in a 6/8" blade. You can see the Perlex Carbon Steel 6/8" on my site here --> http://vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xc...cat=132&page=1.
    Jim
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    I can't believe no-one's mentiones the Micarta razors by Dovo. I just got one in to hone and it looks amazing. Soo much that I was thinking of getting one myself...that is untill I realized that I have no money :P

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    If you mean this micarta:

    http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...940/190260.htm

    It has a stainless steel blade and the poster is looking for a carbon steel one.

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    The Micartas are really nice. I saw one in person the other day and it was much nicer than the photos suggest. The scales are very thick giving it a lot of heft.

    Might just have to get one..........hmm, white or black..........both? of course Dovo also offers a matching brush.............


    Tony
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    Quote Originally Posted by VintageBlades View Post
    I have to agree that the Imitation Tortoise Shell is one of the nicest of Dovo's carbon steel razors in lower price range. Just a little further up the food chain is another of my favorites, the Perlex Carbon Steel 6/8". The Perlex comes in both carbon steel and stainless steel versions, but only the carbon steel version comes in a 6/8" blade. You can see the Perlex Carbon Steel 6/8" on my site here --> http://vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xc...cat=132&page=1.
    Nice razor Jim, I want one

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    Quote Originally Posted by pokkuhlag View Post
    If you mean this micarta:

    http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...940/190260.htm

    It has a stainless steel blade and the poster is looking for a carbon steel one.
    True, I forgot about that. Sorry. But they ARE really nice.

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    So you think the Dovo Black Micarta in nice do you? OK. How about seven of them? http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vsho...cat=145&page=1. Sorry. Couldn't help mysef.
    Jim
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Miller View Post
    The Micartas are really nice. I saw one in person the other day and it was much nicer than the photos suggest. The scales are very thick giving it a lot of heft.

    Might just have to get one..........hmm, white or black..........both? of course Dovo also offers a matching brush.............


    Tony
    I'm now offering burgundy linen micarta scales, and orange&black layered G-10 in addition to the wood scales. I'll also be getting some black linen micarta in soon.
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    I recently got a Dovo Special faux tortise and I love it. I highly recomend it. It was 'almost' shave ready.
    Regards,
    Zig

 

 

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