Dovo Barbarossa Olive Wood

This 5/8 inch DOVO Barbarossa straight razor is designed to meet the needs of barbers and any man with facial hair. Its short blade offers superior manoeuvrability and precision, allowing the user to shape and contour their beard with millimeter accuracy. The exquisite engraving of the iconic, bearded Emperor Barbarossa provides an extra touch of beauty.

The blade

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 Handle 

Olive wood is a unique, natural material. It is harder than domestic oak or beech wood and shows a high resistance against mould infestation. Even untreated olive wood has an above-average resistance to water making it the perfect material for straight razors, shaving brushes, and shavettes.