Help Identifying a Dovo
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Yup its a Dovo. 
Are you trying to identify which model ?
Are you trying to identify which model ?
It's a modern-vintage Dovo. I think Jarrod of The Superior Shave had some with the same "etching" on the blade a few months back and was calling them a 5/8 full-hollow round-point, if that's any help. No. 140 is written on the shank, by the heel.
Agree with Alum. My Dovo, which I bought from Jarrod has the same markings on the shank, though the etching on the blade is different, as are the scales. Looks to be a modern Dovo, either 5/8 or 6/8 full hollow grind, with maybe lacewood scales, though that is a guess.
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I appreciate the feedback. To be more clear, I guess I'm wondering how you differentiate between the different models of Dovos. Several websites have Dovos that range from $80 to over $300. I'm not asking the value of this razor as I understand that's against the rules. I just wonder how do buyers differentiate between models?
My experience is limited, but I think some of the price is derived from the grind and size of the blade, likely more the latter than the former. More steel = more $$$. Also, the kind of steel which is used will make a difference. Scales also play a factor- your plastic or synthetic scales will cost less than your exotic hardwoods, bone, and ivory. That's my take on it.
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That makes sense, thanks!
No problem, but again, my experience is VERY limited. Someone with more experience (which would be just about anyone) will chime in and give you a better answer. I will say there may not be a big difference in the shave quality between an $80 Dovo and a $300 Dovo. Some difference, yes. A $220 difference, probably not.
Most of what you pay for in many of the higher end Dovo is design/cosmetic.
roger that, and it is also true beyond Dovo's borders.
Only time I've known a blade marked "#140" it always had a stained bone handle available in a few colors, and what you've got there is multiwood or possibly micarta for the scale material.
Back when #140 was alive it was comfortably north of $100.
Probably a scale + blade pairing not as supplied by Dovo, but that's just an educated guess. In any case, it looks well put together.
