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BERGISCHER LÖWE 6/8" GOLD

SKU: 10681063

The 6/8 inch DOVO straight razor is nicknamed "Bergischer Löwe" and belongs to the best of the best. With its Spanish point, the finely worked blade is elegantly gold-plated and paired with a handsomely crafted handle. As a tribute to our home region and its history, the lion adorns each of the hand-made straight razors as a heraldic animal. For optimal and effortless control of the straight razor, it has a thumb notch.

The entire blade of the limited edition is gold-plated. Desert ironwood was used for the handle scales, whose complex grain makes every collector's heart beat faster.

£300 £ 300.00

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Properties

Scope Of Supply

Straight razor

Material

Carbon steel 1.2210, 24k gold-plated

Handle Material

Desert Ironwood

Product Details

Spanish point, sculpted spine, concave profile, thumb notch on tang

GRIND

Full hollow ground

Blade width

6/8"

Dimensions

15.9 cm x 2.7 cm x 1.1 cm

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. The ornaments are beautifully gold-plated with 24 karat gold.

Handle Material

Desert ironwood (Olneya tesota) is an extremely hard, durable wood native to the deserts of North America. It fascinates with its exceptional density, which makes it sink in water, and its resistance to pests and decay. Its stunning grain and warm color make it highly sought after by artisans. Additionally, the tree plays a vital role in the ecosystem by providing shade and nutrients to other plants and surviving extreme arid conditions. Several grind cycles are necessary to create the silky smooth surface.

Grind

During hollow grinding, the straight razor is ground concavely from the back to the cutting edge. This design combines great flexibility with high torsional rigidity in longitudinal form. Enjoy the satisfying sound and feel of a gentle shave from the vibration of the razor blade trimming your facial hair.

Product Details

The Spanish point is an elaborately designed shape for razor points. Its unique shape comes from its concave form with a slightly rounded tip. This rounding also facilitates the shaving of complicated areas around the ears, nose, and dimples. Such a design offers you high precision without having to sacrifice security and control.

Blade Width

A wide blade is particularly suitable for men with strong beard growth or thicker hair. A 6/8 inch straight razor glides undeterred through even the thickest facial hair. The experienced barber appreciates the high weight of the blade and the resulting smooth operating performance. Especially on straight facial areas, you will achieve an unrivalled thorough and comfortable shave.

GUIDE

Your shaving begins with stropping on a leather strop. After you have generously coated your face with shaving lather or shaving oil, grab the blade so that the open handle points away from you. With your free hand, gently hold your skin to form as straight a surface as possible. You set the blade at about 30° angle and smoothly pull it down over your face. First, start going with the hair, and then finish by going against the growth direction.

MAINTENANCE

Most straight razors are made of carbon steel. To avoid stains, rinse your blade with warm water after shaving. Next, dab it dry with a cloth without touching the cutting edge and stow it open to dry completely. Between two applications there should be at least 48 hours so that the burr can realign itself. If you are not going to use your razor for a longer period of time, apply a bit of acid-free oil to it. You can find more information here.

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