Dovo Stainless Steel blade BLACK Handle Shavette Straight Razor Replaceable Blade

by Dovo

Product Features

• Features stainless steel Shavette holder and black handle
• Comes in plastic storage pouch
• Comes with red insert and 1 disposable blade (uses blade item #2113 or #2114)
• Replacement blades sold separately, item includes one blade only
• Made in Solingen Germany

Product Description

The Shavette, Change Your Blade, system is the leading system used by barbers and stylists. It is also a great razor for learning to shave your face. Why? Because the blade is designed for shaving the neck area, so the blade edge has less flex. Less blade edge flex equals less nicks in the learning phase of shaving. Replacement blades sold separately, item includes one blade only. Features stainless steel Shavette holder and black handle. Due to the hyienic nature of this product, returns will not be accepted if the item is opened and/or used.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001GMTKCK
• Item model number: 201081
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,541 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the regular guy!, October 15, 2010

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Sam J. Hobson "Fat Boy Swag" (Houston, TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dovo Stainless Steel blade BLACK Handle Shavette Straight Razor Replaceable Blade (Health and Beauty)

Let me start off with this: I am no shave enthusiast. I am not a shave geek, or a shave snob. I am not the kind to invest tons of money in luxurious and premium shave products, or the kind to take the time for certain aspects of traditional shaving.

What I am is a guy who simply looking to get a nice clean shave without all of the nicks, burns, and bumps. Part of that search involved replacing my Gillette Mach 3 with something a little more simple. I used to dread having to shave every morning. I knew my face would be itching for the rest of the day, and I would have some ugly razor bumps.

So I decided to look into an old fashioned straight razor blade, and I found this. I have to say, I like the fact that all I have to do is change the blade out and be ready to shave. Unlike traditional blades, this does not require any annual sharpening or daily stropping. Just snap a double edged blade in two and place one into the razor. Once it dulls, just take it out and replace it with the other half.

There is a learning curve with this, however, and like any blade, it has the potential to be dangerous, but once you get the technique down, you're on your way to close and burn/bump free shaves. In addition, I also noticed the health of my facial skin has improved dramatically. My face no longer is red from burn, and when used with old-fashioned shave cream and a brush, it is moisturized and clean.

There are a variety of blades to choose from out there. Just search Amazon for double edge razor blades. Some of the most popular are Derby, Feather, and Merkur blades (I use the Merkurs). Plus, you can also find some double edge blades at local places like Walmart and H-E-B. Just try some and see what works best for you.

If you suffer from nasty shaves and see daily shaving as more of a curse to men than an enjoyable, beneficial activity, then pick up one of these, learn it, and enjoy it.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Razor for day-to-day use, November 14, 2009

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S. M. Bailey "ShawnDNGR" (Sacramento, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dovo Stainless Steel blade BLACK Handle Shavette Straight Razor Replaceable Blade (Health and Beauty)

As a professional barber i use this razor everyday for everything from facial shaves to lining up sideburns. The ease of use and quick and easy replacement of blades make it a must have for professional and personal use. The only downside i have come across is that the plastic blade holder can get brittle when left in a jar of disinfectant for long periods of time. Keep your razor clean and it will work wonders for you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says., April 20, 2010

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Shawn Qureshi "Complex Simpleton" (Babylon, NY, US) - See all my reviews
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Good for learning, couple nicks already, but, I would like to move up to a real razor sharp barber knife eventually. Practice, practice, practice. FYI: It's very lightweight, plastic with stiff metal holder, and the plastic red straight-edge razor holder is a bit tricky at first, but you should be able to pry it open with a little effort. Wish it came with more tips or a care book, or something, though.