[Sharp&Shiny]

I got this from Trumpers in London the other day .I've been having some issues with a pair of thiers that I got so I went for some retail therapy .
Its the best crafted Dovo Iv'e had the pleasure to own & it came shave ready .It is expensive £ 155 But the fit & finish is superb . The first shave was amazing very close & with alot of feedback .I just might have found the razor I've been looking for.
The second shave today was even better & the shaves seem to last longer before I look like I need to shave again ..I feel that this Is one razor thats Just going to get better the more its used .
I would even rate It higher than the Maestro Livi I used to own.
I am finding myself gravitating back to smaller blades these days with 5/8 becoming my blade size of choice.
I've owned about 20 dovos of different steels & sizes over the years & this is the best Ive owned .Paul

[CloseShave]

Good review. As I posted the other day, the BL is a really fine shaver. The steel takes a great edge and the worked back is a pleasure to behold.

[thebigspendur]

yea I have one too and find it to be a very fine shaver. Some guys have trouble getting it shave ready but once there is nice and cosmetically it is a stunning piece. However I don't think I be trading any of my Livi's for one.

[Lt.Arclight]

Thank you for the review. That razor is #1 on my acquisition list.

[d. m. ellington]

I note that in their advertisement that this razor is made with Sweedish steel. The Dubl Duck Wonderedge is also made with Sweedish steel. Maybe the Sweedes know something about razor steel?

[jwoods]

Originally Posted by d. m. ellington

I note that in their advertisement that this razor is made with Sweedish steel. The Dubl Duck Wonderedge is also made with Sweedish steel. Maybe the Sweedes know something about razor steel?

i think the swedes know about steel a lot. thats why the sweedish gillette de blades are in great demand, and are expensive because they are worth it. just my 2 cents

[thebigspendur]

Actually most of the vintage and even many modern razors are made with Swedish Steel. The English Sheffield Steel is supposed to be the cats meow. What distinguishes the Wonderedge is because it gets a cryo treatment which is supposed to make it harder and shave better.

[elbonator]

The BL is a fine shaver indeed, very hard steel. They are beautiful to boot. That said they always struck me as museum pieces, not something you take out and use everyday. Great blade though.

Regards,
EL

[JohnP]

I think the Wonderedge also was one of the first razors tempered in an electric tempering oven.
Otherwise, I didn't know it was cryo treated also. For some reason I thought that was primarily beneficial to stainless razors.
Regardless, they are good razors. I'm still looking for a stainless Duck or another lifetime (with complete scales, anyway) to slip under the radar so I can snag it...

But I'm O/T.

Swedish steel razors have always been good for me. In fact, the only Dovo I had that didn't take and keep an edge like a dream, was one of the lower end ones made with Solingen steel. Even IT was good, but there is a noticeable difference, I think.


John P.

[CloseShave]

As a point of of interest for those who would like to try swedish steel, pick up a wapi which is made from surgical steel and also keeps a fine edge.

[RichZ]

I thought most of the Dovo's were made with Swedish steel. I know the two I have are.

[English]

Great review Paul.

Anybody who has tried 20 DOVO's really should know when he's hit the jackpot. I've heard the same comments a few times before about the superb shave quality.

The only negative comment was something about a rubber grip in the handle that was prone to wear. Mind you, they used the same grip on the last output from PUMA, which makes you think.

As for Swedish steel, its something to do with the minerals in the ore they use. Incidentally, the so called Swedish Gillette DE blades are assumed to come from Sweden because they are so good. However Gillette will not comment on were they source their products from, so nobody really knows. Gillette is a very secretive organisation because one of their competitors came up with a rival throwaway a bit to quickly after Gillette launched a new wonder product. I can not remember if it was twin or triple blades. Sort of understandable.

[Badgister]

I recently purchased a Bergischer Lowe as I could not resist the aesthetics of this meisterwerke in stahl.

The razor is a beauty, brilliantly polished horn scales and an attractive gold wash and blade design. As for the shaving qualities, it has a very fine edge and was pretty sharp, although I found that it shaved better on the second shave, probably from the additional stropping. I still prefer heavier razors such as the dovo bismarck 6'8 bone handle, although the advantage with the BL is that it is easier to hold in the hand, lighter ( depending on preferences) and more maneuverable. Given my tough beard, I find I get better results with this razor when using short and quick strokes starting off the skin for more momentum.

I personally like the rubber grip on the blade and find it adds to the originality and ergonomics of this razor. As far as the concern for rust, the grip moves easily to facilitate drying . In any event, I always rub a little mineral oil on my blade after each use and I have yet to see any rust on any of my razors.

[gssixgun]

Although I don't own one of these, I recently had the opportunity to hone one and then test shave it for one of our members here....
Very, very, nice....it behaved wonderfully on the hones and took an extremely keen edge, the test shave was smooth as silk....
Darn good looking razor also, if it were mine, I would probably take the plastic tang ring off there, but that is just me....

[Lynn]

Totally agree. I own one and have honed a couple hundred of these. They always take a great edge and are fine shavers in addition to being a very classy looking razor. The rubber thingy eventually wears off.......

Have fun,

Lynn

[Earthdawn]

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Darn good looking razor also, if it were mine, I would probably take the plastic tang ring off there, but that is just me....

Great to hear all the good reviews

I was looking at this on the SRD site and find it very appealing that it comes honed up and ready to use when you buy it from them ... as well they have the best price !

gssixgun .... whats the "plastic tang ring" ?

THANKS


and for all those who know me from my PM's as of late... YES I am still hunting down the "gift" from the Misses Finally getting something I really want and can use for Christmas this year

[Kees]

Interesting to know Wapis are made of Swedish steel.

Originally Posted by CloseShave

As a point of of interest for those who would like to try swedish steel, pick up a wapi which is made from surgical steel and also keeps a fine edge.

[Rawaz]

I really love the looks on the razor, what I dont like however is the price..but who does?

***Warning Nerd Facts Ahead***

About swedish steel, as a masters student in history and in Sweden I might perhaps give a little historical view of this.
The Swedes have been making steel and metal work for centuries, actually the worlds oldest company that is documented is the ore mining in Kopparberget (the copper mountain) where copper was mined. During the 17th century the Walloons of now day Belgium began to emigrate to Sweden with the encouragement from the swedish crown, as the Walloons had developed the forging techniques.
For a long time the swedish steel was renowned for its quality and Sweden was the once the greatest exporter of cannons. Cannons that were signifiacntly more mobile than the opponents (the Emperor of the the Holy Roman Empire) cannons especially during the Thirty Years War.
So the Swedish steel actually has a long history to it and this might be one explanation to why the Swedish steel is used to make some of the precious razors we own today.

And that was my 100'th post..Finally a senior member!!