Collection: DOVO Solingen

DOVO Solingen is known for traditional straight razors, cut throat razors, shavettes and specialist shaving tools. This collection brings together DOVO shavettes, straight razors, blade holders, double edge blades, razor cases and maintenance accessories for classic wet shaving.

If you want a replaceable-blade razor, compare the DOVO Blue Aluminium Shavette, DOVO Aluminium and Stainless Steel Shavette, DOVO Polished Stainless Steel Shavette and DOVO Black and Silver Shavette. DOVO shavettes use blade holders, so match the holder and blade format carefully before ordering.

For a traditional straight razor, compare models such as the DOVO Black Star Straight Razor 5/8, DOVO Carre Straight Razor 6/8 and DOVO Red Violet Wood Straight Razor 5/8. You can also browse our wider straight razors and shavettes, razor blades and strops, pastes and honing stones.

About DOVO Solingen

About DOVO Solingen

DOVO has made grooming tools in Solingen, Germany since 1906. The range at Male Grooming Supplies covers traditional straight razors and shavettes, DOVO Super Platinum double edge blades, shavette blade holders, straight razor cases and specialist grooming tools.

DOVO Shavettes

DOVO shavettes use replaceable blades rather than a fixed edge, making them practical for barbers and for wet shavers who want a cut throat razor feel without stropping or honing. Compare the DOVO Blue Aluminium Shavette, DOVO Aluminium and Stainless Steel Shavette, DOVO Black and Silver Shavette, DOVO Polished Stainless Steel Shavette and DOVO Olive Wood Shavette. Most DOVO shavettes take half of a standard double edge blade, held securely in a matching blade holder.

Traditional DOVO Straight Razors

Traditional DOVO straight razors have a fixed blade and need careful drying, stropping and occasional honing. DOVO uses carbon steel and stainless steel across the range, with 5/8 inch blades suiting general use and 6/8 inch blades giving a broader cutting surface. Stocked options include models such as the DOVO Inox Stainless Steel Straight Razor 5/8, DOVO Black Star Straight Razor 5/8, DOVO Micarta Handle Straight Razor 5/8, DOVO Flowing Grenadilla Straight Razor 6/8 and DOVO Renaissance Straight Razor 6/8.

Handle Materials and Razor Feel

DOVO handles vary by model and can include materials such as olive wood, Spanish oak, Grenadilla, Pakkawood, bamboo and micarta. Handle material affects weight, balance and appearance, while the blade grind and width affect how the razor feels on the face. If you are comparing first straight razors, look at the blade size, point shape, steel type and how much maintenance you are happy to do.

Blades, Holders and Maintenance

For replaceable-blade shaving, keep suitable double edge blades to hand and check the DOVO blade-holder colour or format before ordering replacements. For fixed straight razors, browse strops, pastes and honing stones, and use a DOVO leather straight razor case when protecting the blade during storage or travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are DOVO razors straight razors or shavettes?

DOVO makes both. A traditional DOVO straight razor has a fixed blade that needs stropping and maintenance, while a DOVO shavette uses replaceable blades. Compare the full open-blade range in straight razors and shavettes.

Which DOVO shavette should I choose?

Choose the DOVO Blue Aluminium Shavette for a lightweight starting point, the Black and Silver Shavette for a classic practical format, or the Polished Stainless Steel Shavette if you prefer a metal finish.

Do DOVO shavettes use normal double edge blades?

Most DOVO shavettes use half of a standard double edge blade fitted into the correct holder. DOVO Super Platinum double edge blades and the wider razor blades collection are suitable places to compare blade options.

Do DOVO straight razors need a strop?

Yes. A fixed-blade DOVO straight razor should be stropped before shaving to keep the edge aligned. Use suitable items from strops, pastes and honing stones. DOVO shavettes do not need stropping because the blade is replaced.

Is a DOVO straight razor suitable for beginners?

A shavette is usually simpler to maintain because there is no honing or stropping. A traditional DOVO straight razor can suit a patient beginner, but it needs careful technique, drying and edge care. If you want the lowest-maintenance open-blade option, start with a DOVO shavette and compatible blades.