The Dovo Bismarck Black Duke Ebony Round Point 6/8-inch straight razor is a wide, full-hollow-ground razor for strong beard growth and a calm, thorough full shave. The blued carbon steel blade combines its distinctive black appearance with the greater weight of a 6/8-inch width, a forgiving round point, and black ebony scales.

With dense or strong beard hair, a light, narrow blade can feel less steady. Thanks to its greater weight, the wider 6/8-inch blade glides particularly steadily over smooth areas of the face and cuts through dense beard growth without additional pressure. It is somewhat less nimble than a 5/8-inch blade in tight areas.

Product at a glance

• 6/8-inch-wide blade for a calm, stable glide
• Round point without a sharp corner for controlled handling
• Wear-resistant blued carbon steel 1.2210
• Full hollow grind with hollow-ground stabilizer and thumb notch
• More than 90 percent handcrafted and black ebony handle

Materials and craftsmanship

The blade is made of 1.2210 carbon steel, also known as silver steel, and is hardened to around 61 HRC. The black finish is created by a wear-resistant bluing process. According to Dovo, only particularly experienced grinders produce this model, with more than 90 percent of the work done by hand.

With a full hollow grind, the blade is ground concavely and exceptionally thin from the spine toward the edge. This keeps the wider blade flexible and produces the characteristic bright sound when cutting through beard hair. Ebony is hard, heavy, and dimensionally stable in humid conditions; the thumb notch and grooved tang support controlled handling.

How to use

Before shaving, strop the 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 additional pressure. Let the weight of the wide blade do the work and guide it deliberately slowly around the nose and contours. Afterwards, rinse the blade with warm water, carefully pat it dry, and leave the razor open in a dry place.

Who is this product suitable for?

The Dovo Bismarck Black Duke is particularly suitable for experienced wet shavers with dense or strong beard growth and for anyone who wants to combine a calm blade glide with a consistently black appearance. The round point is more forgiving than a square point or Spanish point; those seeking maximum maneuverability around tight contours will generally be better served by a 5/8-inch blade.