purchased a SS DOVO 6/8 with red scales on the bay. I know this is one of there less expensive razors. Anyone use one before?
So l haven’t received the razor yet but the seller said it was stainless steel. In able to find info on this razor. Did they make this in stainless?Nice score! If it has the translucent red scales that makes it at least 8 years old. That color was discontinued some time back. An excellent razor with a little hone work. It will no-doubt serve you well!
If you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask!
So I received the razor. I have been straight shaving for several months and have blades honed by pros. This razor is sharp. The scales are red but not translucent and the blade is definitely carbon steel. This is an un used razor no box but has price tags. With red non translucent scales would this still be an 8 to 10 year old DOVO?
It will be carbon steel.
These razors (Both the Red and Pearl) are older razors. They were produced before the DOVO fallout of recent years.
The Col. Conk name on the tang dates yours to about the mid 90's.Thanks for the info. I felt mine was older but was guessing 1970s.
Your red one looks nice. Give it a shave and let us know how it goes.
Thank YouThe Col. Conk name on the tang dates yours to about the mid 90's.
The later design (like the one shown with the logo on the blade itself) and solid red scales dates it around 2000-2006. We had many of those in stock and they could have been sold all the way up until 2014.
Both razors were definitely made before the batch of questionable "best quality" years though.
My pleasure!Thank You
The Col. Conk name on the tang dates yours to about the mid 90's.
The later design (like the one shown with the logo on the blade itself) and solid red scales dates it around 2000-2006. We had many of those in stock and they could have been sold all the way up until 2014.
Both razors were definitely made before the batch of questionable "best quality" years though.
Awesome! Glad to hear that! Mind telling where you picked it up? Just out of curiosity.Used this blade this morning. Good shaver
Awesome! Glad to hear that! Mind telling where you picked it up? Just out of curiosity.