Straight Razor - Dovo Solingen - Bismarck (2 6830)

Straight Razor - Bismarck (2 6830)

The 6/8 inch DOVO straight razor No. 2 has earned the name BISMARCK®. The name stands for the highest quality straight razor design from Solingen in the 20th century. This tradition for excellence still holds true today.

The special features of this model are its rich ebony colour, heavy weight, and incomparable handling. Only our most experienced specialists produce this unique piece by hand.

Among many fans, the burnished design is also called the "black prince".

PROPERTIES

MATERIAL: Carbon steel 1.2210, burnished

HANDLE MATERIAL: Black Ebony

PRODUCT DETAILS: Round point, roof-shaped spine, concave profile, thumbnotch on tang

GRIND: Full hollow ground

BLADE WIDTH: 6/8"

DIMENSIONS: 16 cm x 2.7 cm x 1.1 cm

GUIDE: Your shaving begins with stropping on a leather strop. After you have generously coated your face with shaving lather or shaving oil, grab the blade so that the open handle points away from you.

With your free hand, gently hold your skin to form as straight a surface as possible. You set the blade at about 30° angle and smoothly pull it down over your face.

First, start going with the hair, and then finish by going against the growth direction

MAINTENANCE: Most straight razors are made of carbon steel. To avoid stains, rinse your blade with warm water after shaving.

Next, dab it dry with a cloth without touching the cutting edge and stow it open to dry completely. Between two applications there should be at least 48 hours so that the burr can realign itself.

If you are not going to use your razor for a longer period of time, apply a bit of acid-free oil to it. You can find more information here.