DOVO Dovo Solingen Stainless Steel Razor 5/8 Inch Round Head Full Hollow Cut

After much research and a lot of thought due to the high cost compared to many other blades I decided to go for the Dovo 5/8” olive wood razor.It arrived in a box that makes it clear that the company care about detail. It’s very well presented in the box. So what, a nice box means nothing. Well actually it was a clue as to the care the manufacturers take.The razor is a quality bit of kit. A comfortable handle, which I find really important for wet shaving. The blade is fantastic quality, extremely sharp on arrival but I did give it a quick sharpen before I used it just out of personal preference. It was easy to strop.When I used the razor I found the blade to be the perfect size, not too long and not too short. It is easy to control due to the comfortable handle.I am used to wet shaving but using a cut throat razor was new to me. I did cut myself several times when first using this razor but that was purely down to operator error and not any fault of this wonderful blade. Several shaves later I have become almost proficient with this razor and it’s a joy to use. I tend to use the cut throat when I have plenty of time and want a really close shave but have a safety razor for mornings when I am in a rush to get out. Cut throat razors aren’t a tool to use in a hurry!Only buy a cut throat if you are prepared to learn how to handle it properly and you have time for a proper old fashioned shave. Also research wet shaving, use a hot towel before shaving, a pre shave oil and a good shaving foam. If you have the time to master this art then this is the razor for you. Don’t buy the cheap alternatives, with cut throat razors you really do get what you pay for. This is a quality blade, worth the investment.