Dovo Solingen 1215860 Gentleman Straight Razor Yew Wood Handle (5/8 Inch Full Hollow Ground Carbon Steel Blade) DOV1215860

Dovo 1215860 Straight Razor, 5/8 Inch Full Hollow Ground Carbon Steel Blade, Yew Wood Handle, Germany. The Dovo Gentlemans razor is a superb straight razor that features a 5/8" wide carbon steel razor blade with a round point and a handle made of yew wood, which is a light colored wood that's not brittle and has excellent elasticity. This is a full hollow ground razor, which the vast majority of shavers will ultimately prefer. The blade has a brushed satin polish, with "The Dovo Gentleman" motif etching. The tang has file jimping to aid in handling.

Dovo of Solingen - 1215860 Specifications:

• Carbon steel blade
• Blade thickness:
  4.5mm at spine
• Weight with scales:
  38.5 grams
• Blade Width:
  5/8"
• Round point
• Satin-polished blade finish with etching
• Yew wood handle

Notes:

• The razor is supplied in a blue metal box that is factory sealed
• The DOVO razors are factory pre-honed and sometimes may need additional hand honing for comfortable shaving
• Please read restrictions for straight razors return policy

Dovo handcrafts their straight razors in Solingen, Germany, the "City of Blades" that is known for producing the world's finest swords, knives, scissors and razors. Today, the "Solingen" mark is synonymous with high quality and superb design and 90% of all German knives are made in Solingen. The Solingen tradition of metal-working began with Medieval sword smiths and the specialized expertise has been passed down through the generations. Dovo blades are crafted using the same methods of blank forging, ice tempering, hardening, grinding, honing and polishing. Each blade is finished with a 24K-gold Dovo logo. Dovo strives to exceed the high standards set by the early sword smiths by handcrafting high quality, functional straight razors of superb design.