DOVOShavette Blue With Black Handle

As said above, it does the job well and I enjoy using it. It's light so for precise linework it works great and I'm sure with experience I'll be able to use a shavette more effectively.It is a bit tricky to get a blade in, although do bear in mind that the clear/white plastic case (which they mention used to be red) is for standard blades. It does have a bit of an unsecured lack of a perfect fit though. Since it doesn't fit perfectly, you will have to rely on having the blade stored in the aluminium blade holder-er holder.It comes with both standard DE razor blade and -Dovo's own make- extra long blade, Which I assumed it wouldn't be bundled with as it states "No Blades Included) so it could have been risky when I dropped the blades (in wax paper packaging, at least) on the floor.I would give it a better rating, however the plastic scale broke while I was handling it and I would now have to resort to using superglue to fix it. If the other side near the pivot pin breaks, the scale is completely detached. So be VERY LIGHT in gripping when handling the shavette as the plastic scale is a bit of a weaker material. I had to drop value for money due to the fact of the plastic just being too easy to break.Other shavettes with metal or wood scales probably won't have this issue, but they also are made of rustable material, whereas this shavette is coated and the only part that could rust would be the disposable blade (also do wrap up blades in the paper, otherwise clearly label a container, when disposing into recycling).In conclusion: Good, but if you have a heavy grip you have to be careful with the black plastic scale.

I wanted to find a good way to fine tune my beard and so I was recommended by my father to use a straight razor to tighten up those edges. Before I was just using a Gillette cartridge razor to fine tune but I found it so inaccurate to use I would sometimes overstep my mark. I got a few nicks and bumps the first time round but I am finding I am getting better at my technique the second time round.The blue Dovo looks okay. It's a bit lightweight in the hand but it is solid. It uses a plastic sheath system to house standard DE razors; you simply snap the razor in half lengthways inside its paper wrapping, you take one half and align the divots on the side with the pegs on the clear plastic holder. Then you close the holder and insert it into the shavette. Simple, but the holder on second use came apart at the fold. Doesn't make it less functional if you're careful, but for £30 it stings and I naturally expect more for my money.All in all, ideal if you want to start using a straight razor but it there might be better bargains to be had.

Its way lighter than expected but for a shavette light is good. As pressure is your worst enemy. The plastic insert method for blade loading is disappointing for this price point but it works well. Best yet there's a bit of overhang which prevents nicking yourself with the edge of the blade.The holders are included for DE blades and Dovo proprietary long blades. The Dovos give the best shave and last ages and give a closer cutthroat type experience. But at a push the DE blades (snapped) are still reasonable in here.Highly recommend this shavette.

This shavette is a nice light one that is good for travel and has a removable blade holder.The only slight niggle is that the blade holder sometimes is a bit too tight or too loose, I ended up squeezing it together to ensure a tighter fit but it does mean that it can sometimes be a little hard to remove again.I liked that there was also a full dovo length blade included as it meant that I was able to try out the slightly longer blade before deciding if I wanted to purchase a full pack of blades.

A lovely little shavette, after my first use I looked like I had put my face into a cage of angry cats but that was because of my inexperience and nothing to do with the shavette with practice I am sure that thing's will much better.Very light in the hand and well put together. Don't expect to get it right on first use if you are a novice like myself but practice makes perfect so don't be put off.