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Dovo Closing Scissors and Manicure Business

Posted by Jim Bilger on Jan 24, 2022

After 114 years, Dovo Stahlwaren of Solingen, Germany has made the decision to stop producing scissors, shears and manicure tools and to focus solely on its shaving and razor business. The current&nbs … read more

​Shaving Brush Care

Posted by Jim Bilger on Jan 24, 2022

During shaving, your shaving brush comes into contact with soap and possibly very hard or chlorinated water.  Rinse it with lukewarm water after each shave to remove hair and lather. K … read more

Zowada Premium “Shave Ready” Honing Service

Posted by Jim Bilger on Jan 24, 2022

The notion of a straight razor being “shave ready” can mean different things to different people. All DOVO razors are fully sharpened and inspected before leaving the factory in Solingen, Germany. For … read more

How to Take Care of and Sharpen Your Straight Razor

Posted by Jim Bilger on Jan 24, 2022

Straight Razor CareAre you new to the world of classic wet-shaving? Have a warm welcome! To make you feel at home right away, we have a few tips for the right care and treatment of your straight razor … read more

​Care of the Strop

Posted by Jim Bilger on Jan 24, 2022

So that your STROP can do its job thoroughly and last for a long time, we have some great tips to help you care for it properly. Keep your strop clean and free of foreign objects. Even small dir … read more