The Dovo Bergischer Löwe Ebony Spanish Point 6/8-inch straight razor is a wide, full-hollow-ground razor for strong beard growth and precise work on contours and difficult areas of the face. The carbon-steel blade combines the smooth handling of a 6/8-inch width with a Spanish point, a thumb notch, black ebony scales, and 24-karat gold ornaments.

Thanks to its greater weight, a wide blade glides particularly smoothly over flat areas of the face and through dense beard growth, but can be less maneuverable in tight spots. The Spanish point partially offsets this disadvantage: Its concave shape and slightly rounded tip make precise work around the nose, ears, and dimples easier, without ending as uncompromisingly sharp as a square point.

Product at a glance

• 6/8-inch-wide blade for smooth, stable handling
• Spanish point with a concave shape and rounded tip
• Fully hollow-ground 1.2210 carbon steel
• Thumb notch for controlled handling
• Ebony handle, lion motif, and 24-karat gold ornaments

Materials and craftsmanship

The blade is made from 1.2210 carbon steel, also known as silver steel, and hardened to around 61 HRC. With a full hollow grind, the blade becomes concave and particularly thin from the spine toward the edge. This keeps the wider blade flexible and produces the characteristic bright sound as it cuts through beard hair.

Handcrafted, the straight razor features the Bergischer Löwe as a tribute to Dovo's home region. Ebony is hard, heavy, and dimensionally stable in humid environments. Together with the handle material, the thumb notch supports secure control over the greater weight of the 6/8-inch blade.

How to use

Before shaving, strop the straight razor on a leather strop, stretch the well-lathered skin with your free hand, and guide the blade at an angle of approximately 30 degrees without applying additional pressure. Let the weight of the wide blade do the work and use the tip of the Spanish point slowly for contours and difficult areas. Then rinse the blade with warm water, carefully pat it dry, and leave the razor open to rest in a dry place.

Who is this product suitable for?

The Dovo Bergischer Löwe is particularly suitable for experienced wet shavers with dense or strong beard growth who want to combine smooth handling with precise contour work. Compared with a round point, the Spanish point offers more control at the tip while remaining somewhat more forgiving than a square point. Those seeking maximum maneuverability will generally be better served by a narrower 5/8-inch blade.