The entry point into straight razor shaving - without the honing, stropping, or years of technique required to maintain a traditional straight. The DOVO Shavette uses replaceable DE blades snapped in half, giving you the feel and control of a straight razor with the simplicity of a blade you swap out rather than sharpen.
Made in Solingen, Germany - the city that has been producing precision blades since the Middle Ages and still sets the global standard for cutlery craftsmanship. The Silver with Black Handle Shavette is DOVO's most accessible model: stainless steel and resin construction, clean lines, and a familiar weight that makes learning the angle more forgiving.
Includes 1 blade holder. Compatible with standard double edge blades snapped in half. Length: 8.3" (20cm).
Who's It For
Anyone curious about straight razor shaving who wants to learn the technique before committing to a full straight razor - or anyone who wants the closest possible shave without the upkeep. Also well-suited to barbers and groomers who need a hygienic blade swap between clients.
Key Benefits
- Straight razor feel and blade control without honing, stropping, or sharpening
- Compatible with any standard double edge blade snapped in half - widely available and inexpensive
- Stainless steel and resin construction - durable, easy to clean, built for daily use
- Made in Solingen, Germany - over a century of precision blade manufacturing behind every DOVO product
- Replaceable blades make this ideal for barbershop hygiene standards
- A practical first step toward straight razor technique
How To Use
- Snap a standard double edge blade in half and load it into the blade holder
- Slide the holder into the Shavette head
- Wet the face and apply shaving cream or lather with a brush
- Hold the Shavette at roughly a 30-degree angle to the skin - flatter than you think
- Use short, light strokes with the grain, stretching the skin taut with your free hand No pressure - the blade does the work
- Rinse after each pass and re-lather for a second pass if desired
- Replace the blade after 3-4 shaves
Why MASC Recommends This
DOVO invented the Shavette - they trademarked the name in 1986 - and the Silver with Black Handle remains the most approachable model in their line. It delivers genuine straight razor technique in a format that doesn't demand the maintenance commitment of a traditional blade. For men who want to develop the skill or simply achieve the closest shave available to them, this is where that journey starts.
