The Dovo Straight Razor: Not Just For Your Grandfather
Every man wants the same thing in a razor. We want a close comfortable shave with the ability to easily sculpt those difficult to reach parts of the f...
Every man wants the same thing in a razor. We want a close comfortable shave with the ability to easily sculpt those difficult to reach parts of the face and neck. All of these things can be achieved with a dovo straight razor. Sure, they may seem old fashioned, but maybe it’s time to take a new look at the old barbershop tool.
Straight razors provide the closest possible shave. Safety razor companies think they can fool you by adding extra blades, but don’t let them. Would adding a second blade to your lawn mower cut your grass any lower? Of course not, and the same principle applies to razors. Almost all men know that electric razors leave a five o’clock shadow, but I’m willing to bet you’ve never seen a man with a five o’clock shadow leaving a barbershop after a straight razor shave.
A straight razor is just as comfortable as any safety razor. Extra blades and indicator strips with built in lotions may sound nice, but it’s all just a marketing gimmick. Don’t pay attention to the commercials, let your face decide which feels more comfortable. It’s well known by men everywhere that electric razors are lack luster in the comfort department, so once again, the straight razors have the edge.
The precision of a dovo straight razor is unmatched by electrics and safety razors. Barbers use safety razors because they allow them to perfectly groom moustaches and beards. If you don’t want to remove all of your facial hair, a safety razor will help you to remove just the hair that you want gone, and nothing else.
Straight razors beat electrics and safety razors when it comes to cost too. They may be more a more expensive investment initially, but they never need replacement blades or recharging.
Safety razors are cheaper than straight razors at first, but there’s a catch. Replacement blades are expensive, so much so that many companies will give away the handles for free, knowing that men will more than make up for the cost of the handle in replacement blades. Don’t let them keep charging you for replacement blades. A straight razor never needs replacements.
Shaving with a straight razor may take a little longer than using a safety razor or an electric, but it’s well worth it. A straight razor gives the best shave attainable. Sometimes some of the oldest tools turn out the be the best.
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