Product Information
6/8" Dovo Cut Throat Razor
Dovo Solingen founded 1906
Made by skilled craftsmen in West Germany
Supplied in plastic storage/travel case
A barber's tip: if you store your razor, cover lightly in oil
The Razor
Stainless steel razors don't need a special treatment but all razors should be washed with clean water after use and then carefully dried. If you do not intend to use the razor for a long time, it is recommended to lightly oil it.
The Shave
When using a razor for the first time, start with the easy and soft parts of the face. Hold the opened razor with thumb and three fingers so that the opened handle shows away from the face.
Prepare the skin with a good shaving soap. With an angle of approximately 30 degrees, first shave down with the razor then shave up. If you hold the razor too flat it will tear the stubble.
Always shave in the direction of the cutting edge, never laterally.
Blade width: 5/8 inch or 6/8 inch
This is the measurement between back of blade and cutting edge. Both sizes are very popular. 5/8" is approximately 19 mm. 6/8" is approximately 16 mm. Some may find it easier to keep the 6/8" flat on a strop while the 5/8" will allow you to be more precise as the 5/8" is more manoeuvrable. I have not played with a cutthroat in many years; personally I'd prefer 5/8". Ultimately it is a matter of personal preference.
Good reading, care and maintenance: A Cutthroat Business by James Whittall.
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