Reddit reviews Dovo Shavette Straight Razor Steel Handle
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I've got an old Gillette from 1905 or something; it's an open comb, and it doesn't open at the top (like yours), but the handle and comb section are one piece, and the top cover has a threaded shaft that runs the length of the handle to an internally threaded screw. The whole thing separates into 3 parts, and looks identical to this: Gillette 1905
I bought mine about 12 years ago, and used it daily for about 10 years. A couple years ago, I switched to a Merkur 34C, and prefer the Merkur; I found the Gillette to be quite brutal at times (it will occasionally peel the skin off, even going with the grain with the same technique/pressure as my Merkur), but I rarely have any issues with the Merkur (usually due to a lapse of judgement). The open comb on the Gillette is great for cutting through longer hair, however. I also have a Dovo Shavette; it allows me to use the same double-edged razor blades (snapped in half lengthwise) as my other razors. I use the Shavette on my face, and the Merkur on my head.
BTW, a good blade makes all the difference, and I hate Wilkinson Sword blades; I found them to be the worst of all the ones I've tried. I was a fan of Gillette blades, but they became hard to source locally a while back, so I found other options. I loved a particular brand called "Fresh", but I think they were a house brand for a company in Western Canada, and I can't source them anymore. I currently use Feather blades (even in my shavette... I like to live dangerously), and occasionally Merkur blades.
BTW: Welcome to the wonderful, intoxicating world of wet shaving. I'll leave this here: You're welcome.
Aren't disposable razors like the one shown in the pic a subset of safety razors?
(In contrast with disposable straight razors like this one)
I'd imagine you're question has already been answered, but you'd recently asked about a razor for your husband. I have had a fantastic time with one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Dovo-Shavette-Straight-Razor-Handle/dp/B001GMVNXO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426566217&sr=8-3&keywords=dovo+shavette
It has affordable, replaceable blades, a comfortable handle, and is genuinely well made. I bought it thinking I might go into straight razor shaving, but there's no need. The blades in this are nearly as long, and replaceable. You don't have to have a length of leather to sharpen your blade in your bathroom.
My girlfriend loves Dreadnaught cream. Even if he does not use the straight razor to shave, this cream smells amazing. I tell all my friends to buy it, regardless of their method.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FQ0M2W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's the brush I bought:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QHYYR0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I love it.
You're welcome.
Sincerely,
One of the Fucking hipsters, a fucking jerk, a yuppy, a religious nut, a drug addict, maybe even a soccer mom, Oh, and also the most hardcore fucking wigger you've ever seen.
Unfortunately, Art of Shaving once again is overpriced compared to everyone else.
Amazon has this exact Dovo Shavette for $39.
Maggard has a very similar Dovo but with a black plastic handle for $33.
I use a Dovo shavette...I hate the name, but the quality is great. With it using disposable blades, you don't have to worry about honing or stropping.
dovo shavette
Actually, these are safety razors. What you've got there is generally known as a shavette. Shavette is technically a proprietary name for the Dovo version, but it has come to be used as a generic term for razors like these, much like 'Kleenex' has come to be used for tissues in some parts of the world.
This seems to be exactly it.
Google: Shavette.
Example:
http://www.amazon.com/Dovo-Shavette-Straight-Razor-Handle/dp/B001GMVNXO
For the record, i don't manscape anything but my face with one.
Any woman who wants me to shave my chest or anything else below my neck can piss off.
For a true beginner i would recommend using a Dovo Shavette because it doesnt need to be sharpened you can just replace the blades and the lack of ability to seriously mame yourself