First, a 6/8′′ razor in this classic shape is ideal for those with large hands. Secondly, the shoulderless S-curve thumbnotch falls naturally to one’s thumb. As a result, no ridge exists to avoid on the strop or stone as with normally-shouldered razors.The Dovo Bismarck is a beloved classic 6/8′′ carbon steel straight razor. It stands the test of time, with production in Dovo’s Solingen facility’s running more than sixty years as a result. Its spine is laser etched and gold dipped. Upon the ‘show’ side resides the historic “BISMARCK” engraved inlay. This Bismarck (model 26810) weighs ~fifty grams. Its ebony wood handle is tastefully embossed with the classic SOLINGEN logo. A Bismarck’s always a ‘blue chip stock’ in straight razors. To sum up, finding a ‘hater’ of the Bismarck is nearly impossible.