Dovo "Barbarossa" Olive Wood Handle 5/8 Full Hollow Solingen Straight Razor

*UPDATE 2/2025
We are now HIGHLY recommending that we hone Dovo razors before shipment for an added layer of quality control and to ensure a great shaving edge.
We will happily hone them to our standards upon request, at no additional charge. If this service is desired please leave us a note at checkout or respond to your order confirmation email and allow an extra 2-3 business days before shipment. If you would like the razor honed without tape on the spine please also specify that in your request (by default we use tape to protect the razor spine and decoration).

Still manufactured in Solingen Germany, Dovo has been manufacturing fine razors for over 100 years. Today, their razors combine classic craftsmaship with modern design resulting in razors that look as great as they perform.

The 5/8 inch Full Hollow ground with square tip DOVO Barbarossa has been designed for the needs of barbers and all bearded men. The special feature of this straight razor is its short blade. It is particularly maneuverable and precise to control. Thus the user can shape and contour his beard with millimetre accuracy. The fine engraving of the famous bearded Emperor Barbarossa adds a beautiful flair to this unique razor. 

BLADE 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.

HANDLE MATERIAL

Olive wood is a unique, natural material. It is harder than domestic oak or beech wood and shows a high resistance against mould infestation. Even untreated olive wood has an above-average resistance to water making it the perfect material for straight razors, shaving brushes, and shavettes.