Dovo Bergischer Löwe african horn scales - 6/8 Straight Razor (3680)

The 6/8 inch DOVO 3 straight razor is nicknamed "Bergischer Löwe" and belongs to the best of the best. With its Spanish point, the finely worked blade is elegantly gold-plated and paired with a handsomely crafted handle. As a tribute to our home region and its history, the lion adorns each of the hand-made straight razors as a heraldic animal. For maximum grip, the underside of the tang is ribbed.

• SCOPE OF SUPPLY
  Straight razor 10681193 (3680)
  
  
• MATERIAL
  Carbon steel 1.2210, 24k gold-plated
  
  
• HANDLE MATERIAL
  African cowhorn
  Each handle has an individual grain and distinct colour pattern
  
  
• PRODUCT DETAILS
  Spanish point, sculpted spine, concave profile, thumb notch on tang
  
  
• GRIND
  Full hollow ground
  
  
• BLADE WIDTH
  6/8"
  
  
• DIMENSIONS
  15.8 cm x 2.7 cm x 1.1 cm
  
  

Made in Germany

Please Note:

"Change of Mind" returns are only available if the factory seal of the Dovo Product Packaging is not broken (unfortunately you can't open & inspect the razor and then return it). That's for hygienic reasons and we won't be able to sell returned razors "As New" with a broken seal.

All Dovo straight razors come with a factory edge. While Dovo certifies each razor has passed several quality control checks and is ready to shave, after being stropped, it will not be the most efficient or comfortable shave. We highly recommend having your new razor professionally honed to your personal preference to achieve the best shave performance.

Maintenance:

Maintaining straight razors requires stropping usually before and after every use. Proper stropping with the occasional use of a linen strop with an abrasive compound can maintain the blade edge for a long time, but at some point, resharpening (honing) is required.

Most straight razors are made of carbon steel. To avoid stains, rinse your blade with warm water after shaving (don't use any cleaners or alcohol on the scales). 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.

MATERIAL

This straight razor is made of carbon steel with the material number 1.2210, better known as silver steel. In order to achieve a hardness of approximately 61 HRC, the material is heated to over 1000 degrees celsius and then immediately quenched with a special oil. The subsequent tempering at about 200 degrees celsius gives the blade elasticity and toughness. The ornaments are beautifully gold-plated with 24 karat gold.

HANDLE MATERIAL

African cow horn is a particularly elegant material and is therefore ideally suited for forming the handle of the BERGISCHE LÖWEN. Each handle has an individual grain and distinct colour pattern. The African horn is shaped in an elaborate process to create this stylish handle. Finally, the unique piece is finely polished several times.

GRIND

During hollow grinding, the straight razor is ground concavely from the back to the cutting edge. This design combines great flexibility with high torsional rigidity in longitudinal form. Enjoy the satisfying sound and feel of a gentle shave from the vibration of the razor blade trimming your facial hair.

PRODUCT DETAILS

The Spanish point is an elaborately designed shape for razor points. Its unique shape comes from its concave form with a slightly rounded tip. This rounding also facilitates the shaving of complicated areas around the ears, nose, and dimples. Such a design offers you high precision without having to sacrifice security and control.

BLADE WIDTH

A wide blade is particularly suitable for men with strong beard growth or thicker hair. A 6/8 inch straight razor glides undeterred through even the thickest facial hair. The experienced barber appreciates the high weight of the blade and the resulting smooth operating performance. Especially on straight facial areas, you will achieve an unrivalled thorough and comfortable shave.