The next step in traditional wet shaving, the Beard & Blade Essentials Straight Razor Kit is built around the Dovo Best Quality 5/8" straight razor, a two-sided leather and canvas strop and Proraso eucalyptus and menthol shaving soap. Everything needed to make the move from a shavette to a genuine straight blade.

• A serious straight razor setup: Dovo razor, Muhle strop, synthetic brush, soap and strop paste. Nothing extra to buy.
• Dovo Best Quality 5/8" Straight Razor: German-made carbon steel blade with a forgiving full hollow grind
• Muhle two-sided strop: Leather and canvas strop with paste included to maintain a sharp, shave-ready edge
• Factory honed blade: Ready to shave straight out of the box after a few strop passes
• Simpsons/Vulfix synthetic brush: Professional-grade lathering, quick-drying, no break-in needed
• Gift-ready: A thoughtful gift for any grooming enthusiast

Description

What's Included:

• Dovo Best Quality Straight Razor, 5/8", Black
• Muhle Two-Sided Leather and Canvas Strop
• Beard & Blade Classic Synthetic Shaving Brush, Black
• Proraso Eucalyptus and Menthol Shaving Soap, 150ml

The Dovo Best Quality is one of the most recommended entry points into traditional straight razor shaving. Made in Solingen, Germany, it features a 5/8" carbon steel blade with a full hollow grind and round point tip. The full hollow grind makes the blade more forgiving during the learning curve, and the round point reduces the risk of nicks while you develop your technique. The acrylic handle is well balanced and comfortable in hand. Blades are not required — the Dovo is a fixed blade razor that is maintained by stropping and periodic professional honing.

The Muhle strop is an essential inclusion. While the Dovo arrives factory honed and ready to shave, a few passes on the leather side of the strop before each shave maintains the edge and extends the life of the blade significantly. The canvas side, used with the included strop paste, removes any residual oxidation and keeps the blade in peak condition between professional honings.

The Beard & Blade Classic Synthetic Shaving Brush, made by Simpsons/Vulfix in the UK, builds a dense lather quickly from the included Proraso eucalyptus and menthol shaving soap, giving your skin the cushion and glide needed for a comfortable straight razor shave.

Not ready for a straight razor yet? Our Shavette Starter Kit is a lower maintenance way to learn the technique. Ready for the ultimate setup? Check out our Complete Straight Razor Kit.

New to straight razor shaving? Read our beginner's guide below.

Details

Razor Blade Width: 5/8"
Razor Blade Material: Carbon steel
Razor Grind Type: Full hollow
Razor Point Type: Round point
Razor Handle Material: Acrylic
Razor Finish: Polished
Strop: Muhle Two-Sided Leather and Canvas Strop
Strop Includes: Yellow and red strop paste
Brush Length: 100mm
Brush Bristle Type: Synthetic
Brush Handle Material: Black vinyl
Brush Made by: Simpsons/Vulfix, UK
Soap: Proraso Eucalyptus and Menthol Shaving Soap, 150ml
Items in Kit: 4
Made in: Germany (Razor and Strop), UK (Brush), Italy (Soap)