The company Dorko was founded in 1920 by Friedrich Dorten in Solingen-Merscheid in Solingen is still active today. Dorko straight razors are famous for their tough steels. For this reason, nos Dorko straights are highly sought after and easily sold for hundreds of euros. Actually, Dorko is one of the old famous German razor brands that are sought and valued just like Puma and Wacker.
Here is a straight razor that any German razor enthusiasts should not miss; Dorko 42 Straight Razor; a 6/8”, quarter-hollow ground, extremely tough high carbon steel razor. We mirror polished the steel, which is in good condition in terms of corrosion and condition. It should be noted that it can hold an edge better than regular straight razors with its hard steel and quarter hollow grind. Combined with light horn handles, it became a very stylish model. With its large size and rock-like steel, this straight razor is a must-have for experienced straight razor enthusiasts, highly recommended.
Straight Razor Care Instructions
Unlike any other shaving tools, straight razors require special care. The cutting edge must be protected from impacts and contact with any hard surface. After each shave you must clean and dry your straight razor with a soft paper towel without touching the very edge and strop it to keep it sharp. You can strop on the canvas side of your strop to clean the cutting edge after each shave. Please do not try to sharpen your straight razor by yourself if you don’t have adequate honing experience, otherwise you can cause irreparable damage. You may consult our straight razor honing service. If you won’t be using your straight razor for a long time, it’s best to cover it with a thin coat of oil to keep it rust free. This is especially important for straight razors with carbon steels, as carbon steel is very prone to rust in humid conditions. Keep your straight razor in a dry place and out of children’s reach.
CAUTION: Straight razors are serious tools for experienced users who know their faces, skins, whisker types and how to lather well. They can cause serious accidents and injuries in the hands of people without enough experience. If you’re enthusiastic about traditional wet shaving but don’t have the experience needed for using a straight razor, then we recommend checking out our double edge safety razors first.