I struggled for a long time trying to use a vintage straight razor and eventually gave up and went back to using a safety razor. Some time later and still having the bug, I bought the next best thing - a Feather Artist Club DX. This is extremely sharp and demands a lot of care when using it, but, taking my time and concentrating on technique, I have been successfully using this for some months now and love it!
But I still have the itch for a proper straight razor, so once again dug out my vintage straight which was still shave ready, stropped, and had a shave with it.
I was surprised how easy I now found I could shave with it! I actually found it much easier to use than the FAC. Using the FAC has obviously taught me to use care and technique which I can now apply to the Straight.
So, the point of the post - I'm now looking to get myself a modern straight to use and I'm seriously considering purchasing a Dovo Inox with a stainless steel blade and handle. Has anyone got any experience of this particular model? It's 5/8 and hollow ground, which is good, but how is the weight, the balance, the efficiency, etc? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, before I make the plunge . Thanks
But I still have the itch for a proper straight razor, so once again dug out my vintage straight which was still shave ready, stropped, and had a shave with it.
I was surprised how easy I now found I could shave with it! I actually found it much easier to use than the FAC. Using the FAC has obviously taught me to use care and technique which I can now apply to the Straight.
So, the point of the post - I'm now looking to get myself a modern straight to use and I'm seriously considering purchasing a Dovo Inox with a stainless steel blade and handle. Has anyone got any experience of this particular model? It's 5/8 and hollow ground, which is good, but how is the weight, the balance, the efficiency, etc? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, before I make the plunge . Thanks