The MERKUR brand, established in Solingen for over 125 years, is renowned for creating sophisticated and high-quality double-edge razors made in Germany. The craftsmen take great care to ensure each razor is a masterpiece of metal, utilizing attention to detail and unparalleled craftsmanship. Founded in Solingen, Germany in 1906, DOVO was born when Carl Dorp and Carl Arthur Voos opened their first factory dedicated to forging and finishing straight razors. Using the first two letters of their last name, Dorp and Voos, they came up with the DOVO name. Shortly after World War II, the founders retired and their successor, Frits Bracht, took over operations, adding hair scissors to the company’s catalogue. Starting in the 1950’s, DOVO began acquiring prominent brands within the industry, including Bismarck in 1957, Kronpunkt in 1969, Fontana in 1970, and Merkur in 1996. With each acquisition, they maintained their commitment to quality, transferring their expertise and skills to reintroduce each new brand in their catalogue. That expansion gave its loyal customers more choice, offering a variety of grooming products for different needs.