Dovo Straight Razor Bismarck 6/8"

The Dovo straight razor no.2 in 6/8” has the name Bismarck, a name that stands for the highest art of straight razors from Solingen. The special thing about this model is its characteristic elegant look, the high weight and its incomparable handling.

A wide blade is particularly suitable for men with a thick beard or thick hair. A 6/8” razor glides undeterred even through the thickest facial hair. The experienced barber appreciates the heavy weight of the blade and the resulting smooth running behaviour. Especially on smooth parts of the face, you can achieve an unrivalled thorough and comfortable shave.

Ebony is one of the most valuable woods on earth. It's extremely hard and heavy. It is therefore excellently suited for the production of a high-quality handle. Its structure enables the wood to keep its shape and not to swell even in a humid environment. Several sanding passes are necessary to create the silky smooth surface.

Made from carbon steel 1.2210 and decorated with 24 carat gold.

Round head, pointed back, concave mirror and thumb hole.

Cut: Hollow

Blade width: 6/8"

Dimensions: 16.2cm x 2.7cm x 1.1cm.

Made in Germany.

Directions of Use

Your shave begins with honing the knife on a belt. After generously smearing your face with shaving cream or shaving oil, grip the knife with the open handle pointing away from you. With your free hand, stretch your facial skin to form as straight an area as possible. Position the knife at an angle of about 30° and gently scrape your beard. First with the line, then across and finally against the direction of growth.

Care

Most razors are made from carbon steel. To avoid staining, rinse your knife with warm water after shaving. Then pat it dry with a cloth without touching the cutting edge and store it open in a dry place. There should be at least 48 hours between two applications so that the stressed cutting burr can straighten itself out again. If you don't use your knife for a long time, coat it with an acid-free care oil.