Dovo silvertip travel brush

[JEEP]

There is not much going on about the Dovo silvertip travel brush here. Being in need of a travel brush (and my EJ travel brush being way too scritchy for my taste) I decided to go for the Dovo:

Nice box

This will fit nicely in my dopp kit

The brush dissasembled

Assembled

The knot is small, fairly dense and very soft


I haven't used it yet, but I will tonight. I am quite curious to see how a small knot in a long/heavy handle performs. I will post post-bloom pics. and a full report after the shave.

I haven't been able to find a review of this brush on B&B. Am I right in assuming there is none?


Regards.

Jakob

 

[mdunn]

I didnt realise there was no review - ill get on to that later.

Ive had one for a while, its a great little brush in an indestructable tube. I seriously think that I could run this over with a truck and it would be fine.

 

[JEEP]

Here's a post-bloom shot for y'all:

This is a very nice brush. The long heavy handle is very comfortable. The hairs are very soft - a little floppy actually - the brush performed really well with cream, I am quite exited to see how it works with soap.


Regards.

Jakob

 

[dulcamara]

I am quite exited to see how it works with soap.

This was two days ago: how it works with soap?

It's a very cool stuff! I would like to buy it, but I use only soaps.

 

[JEEP]

I will give it a go with soaps tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, then I'll report back.


Regards.

Jakob

 

[moonshine44]

Very cool! Looks handy, too!

 

[JEEP]

This was two days ago: how it works with soap?

It's a very cool stuff! I would like to buy it, but I use only soaps.

I just tried the brush with Tabac soap - and it performed nicely.

It performs much like my Kent BK4 - just a tiny bit floppier.

I would call the Dovo silvertip travel brush a good allrounder - it is an excellent cream brush that works fine with soaps aswell.


Regards.

Jakob

 

[dulcamara]

Thanks, JEEP!

 

[Darjeeling Express]

Thanks Jeep for posting this.

 

[JEEP]

As promised; a full review: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=95633


Regards.

Jakob

 

[Dharion]

That seems to be a quality product. Good review!

 

[JEEP]

Thank you

I often find myself reaching for this brush at home, simply because it is so nice.


Regards.

Jakob

 

[Rudy Vey]

Mange tak!

 

[JEEP]

You're welcome


Regards.

Jakob

 

[asurjc]

I just acquired this razor based on this review and ensuing discussion. I just got back from a 4 day trip; all I have to say is wow! What a luxurious feeling to get in a hotel bathroom using soap milled into a gladware container and lathered in a 99 cent target dipping bowl. It's like I'm transported home (or better!) for every shave on the road.

They don't give these brushes away as far as price but I can say it was definitely worth the money if only for the last 4 days. I can't wait for next week's trip. Thanks again for the great review.

 

[JEEP]

I am glad it is working out just as nicely for you.

I will be bringing mine, together with a Vulfix boar for variation, for a 10 day trip. I am looking very much forward to using it for a prolonged period.


Regards.

Jakob

 

[luvmysuper]

Jakob - It appears that the brush sets in the handle by friction fit with the o-ring as opposed to being threaded. Do you find that it is secure enough with a vigorous lathering? Any worries that as the o-ring compresses over time that it will loosen up?

 

[JEEP]

You are correct, it is held in place by friction rather than threading.

Mine sits nice and firmly in place during normal use, no wobble at all there. A slight wobble is however noticeable if lathering too vigorously - but you'll need to go faster than I expect anyone would.

If the o-rings should deteriorate/compress over time I beleive that they should be quite easy to simply replace.


Regards.

Jakob