Figured the controversy from the other thread has died down, so I thought I'd visit here for a bit
Right now my straight razor collection has grown to its near peak...I have all intentions of stopping at 10 unless something magical comes my way.
At this point I have 3 vintage blades (W&B 6/8 wedge, A. Witte 7/16 half hollow, Giesen & Forsthoff 4/8 Adoration Axe near wedge), 4 modern day razors (Dovo 6/8 Palisander full hollow, Dovo 5/8 Natural half hollow, Boker 6/8 Silver Steel extra full hollow, and Boker 5/8 Edelweiss full hollow...a Boker 4/8 Tree Brand full hollow is on the way), and a Chinese Double Arrow Yangtze Special that looks like 5/8 and I have no idea what grind it is. All what remains is to acquire a Hart Steel 7/8...someday)
It seems to be that the vintage blades are in their own world. I can appreciate that. My question here pertains to the Dovo and Boker blades. They are both great. I'm thinking there is somewhat of a "Ford-Chevy" or "Muhle-Merkur" or even "Omega-Semogue" kind of opinion between the two marques.
Me? I prefer the Bokers. I believe the balance and fit are just that much better than the Dovos. I am NOT dissing the Dovo razor!! I own two. I REALLY like the shoulderless design of the Palisander. A similar style (maybe even a Dovo Master or Encina) may round out the collection at #10.
My quuestion is...which of the manufacturers offerings do you prefer and why??
Right now my straight razor collection has grown to its near peak...I have all intentions of stopping at 10 unless something magical comes my way.
At this point I have 3 vintage blades (W&B 6/8 wedge, A. Witte 7/16 half hollow, Giesen & Forsthoff 4/8 Adoration Axe near wedge), 4 modern day razors (Dovo 6/8 Palisander full hollow, Dovo 5/8 Natural half hollow, Boker 6/8 Silver Steel extra full hollow, and Boker 5/8 Edelweiss full hollow...a Boker 4/8 Tree Brand full hollow is on the way), and a Chinese Double Arrow Yangtze Special that looks like 5/8 and I have no idea what grind it is. All what remains is to acquire a Hart Steel 7/8...someday)
It seems to be that the vintage blades are in their own world. I can appreciate that. My question here pertains to the Dovo and Boker blades. They are both great. I'm thinking there is somewhat of a "Ford-Chevy" or "Muhle-Merkur" or even "Omega-Semogue" kind of opinion between the two marques.
Me? I prefer the Bokers. I believe the balance and fit are just that much better than the Dovos. I am NOT dissing the Dovo razor!! I own two. I REALLY like the shoulderless design of the Palisander. A similar style (maybe even a Dovo Master or Encina) may round out the collection at #10.
My quuestion is...which of the manufacturers offerings do you prefer and why??
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